Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei & Banteay Samre temple
Three places in one day
- Kbal Spean: Hiking up hill for 1.5km to see 9th century riverbed carvings of 1000 Shiva Linga and other main Hindu Lords
- Banteay Srei temple: It's believed that this temple was built by women because the sandstone was used to build this temple is pink color, small in size and decoration is very intricate.
- Banteay Samre temple: One of the most preserved late 12 century temple and the peaceful temple in Angkor site.
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Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei & Banteay Samre temple
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What's included in Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei & Banteay Samre temple
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kbal Spean
We will come and pick you up to start this tour after breakfast at 8 am. We’ll start this tour with Kbal Spean which is about 45 km from Siem Reap City, This tour is recommended to visitors who are fit, it's a hiking up hill a lot up and down . Here you will see the “River of a 1000 Lingas” which is a collection of ancient stone carvings and myriads of lingums. These phallic symbols of Shiva can be found in and around the riverbed. There are also carvings of the other gods including Vishnu, Brahma, Lakshmi.
Banteay Srei
We will then head over to Banteay Srei which is called the “Citadel of the Women” in English. It’s believed that the carvings are so intricate that they could only have been carved by the delicate hands of women.This stunning temple is a must-see for anyone interested in learning the fascinating history of the Khmer people. Instead, Banteay Srey temple was built in the reign of two kings Rajendravarman II and Jayavarman V. The 3 main shrines of the structure were dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma.
Banteay Samre
Finally, we’ll head over to Banteay Samre. This is a 12th century Hindu temple which was built in the style of Angkor Wat. Banteay Samre is a great temple to visit because it’s well off the tourist trail and you can enjoy this magnificent temple in relative peace when compared to the large numbers of tourists which visit Angkor Wat every day.
Inclusions
- Transportation ( AC car or minivan or minibus )
- Bottles of cold drinking Water
- English speaking Tour Guide
- Entrance fee - One Day Angkor Pass
- Food and Drinks
- Accommodation.
- Entrance fee - Landmine museum
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that all visitors must respect the strict dress code at the temples. Guests must cover their thighs and shoulders when entering the temple complex. If you are not wearing the correct clothing, you may be refused entrance to the temples.One-Day Angkor Pass required for each visitor. This is hill hiking good walking shoes is recommended.
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Additional Information
We will come to pick you up from your hotel lobby at the start of the tour. But you must let us know the name, address and its contacts of your hotel before the tour date.
