This is the amazing tour in Siem Reap, for you will enjoy the nature, animism and temple from the top of the mountain called Kulen. It used to serve as the capital city named as Mahendraparavata at the early ninth century under the reign of King Jayavarman II. There are several interesting places for you to visit such as thousand lingas river, monastery, Large statue of the Buddha, waterfall and Poeng Ta Khu. End the tour with Beng Mealea temple, a jungle temple with the stunning view.
At your hotel
Start the tour from the hotel after breakfast.
You will stop at the checking point at the foot of the mountain. Then the journey will continue up the mountain along the road. You can enjoy the natural landscape along the way.
This river is impressive because in its bed thousand lings were carved since 11th century by King Udayadidayavarman II. You will see carving of Bramha and reclining Vishnu with his wife Leaksmi along the river bed. Walking up will you get the holy well, this well is wonderful because the color of the water change based on the sunshine. It is very holy for local people for praying for worshipping.
After visiting thousand lingas river, you will continue to another place. This new site is the Buddhist monastery, where a very huge statue of the Buddha was carved on the natural rock. Because it is related to belief, it is very active for the local people to pray and worship. Along the steps up, you can taste some local cakes.
There are two phases of the waterfall. The first waterfall is shorter than the second one. This waterfall is amazing. You can enjoy swimming there with other national and international tourists. It will relax you after walking up and down the cliff.
This is an art gem temple in Cambodia because its incredible carvings decorating the whole temple. It was built in tenth century for Shiva in Hinduism. At the exit, you will enjoy the traditional music played by the traditional musical band before walking back to parking.
Beng Mealea is one of the most mysterious temples at Angkor, exploring this titanic of temples is Angkor’s ultimate Indiana Jones experience, the filming of Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Two Brothers (2004).
This is the end of this wonderful tour.
At your hotel
- A licensed tour guide
- An AC transport (Starex), fuel, toll, parking
- Cold water
- Cold towels
- Entrance ticket of Kulen Mountain
- Angkor Pass
- Lunch
- Please bring your swimming suit for swimming at the waterfall.
- Please bring your Angkor Pass.
- This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable clothes.
- Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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