Private One Day Trekking in the forest on Kulen mountain
Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage. It also has a major symbolic importance for Cambodians as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 804 CE. Jayavarman II initiated the cult of the king, a linga cult, in what is dated as 804 CE and declaring his independence from Java. During the Angkorian era the relief was known as Mahendraparvata (the mountain of Great Indra). • Remarks: Basic level of fitness required for 8Km trekking, changing clothes for swimming. • Sites you will visit: Waterfall, Reclining Buddha, Bat Cave, Elephant Pond, Thousand lingas, • Highlights: Cradle of Khmer Civilisation, Waterfall, Hindu river carvings, Thousand of Linga, architecture, history.
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Mahendrapura at Kulen Mountain, The First Capital city of Angkorian Era
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What's included in Private One Day Trekking in the forest on Kulen mountain
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Phnom Kulen Waterfall
Pick up you at your hotel and transfer to Kulen mountain which is not just home to temples but also various ancient relics such as sculptures on the stone walls of the mountain and statues, including the Linga of Siva God. These unique features demonstrate the creativity and religious beliefs of the Khmer ancestors and are an essential part of Cambodia's cultural heritage. We will start exploring the thousand of Shavalinga and then, go to visit Waterfall. This is a big waterfall in Siem Reap. It is a great relax after trekking for 3 hours. Swimming is accessible.
Preah Ang Thom pagoda
Then, go to Reclining Buddha Statue, the attractive and holly thing on Kulen mountain is an 8 meter tall statue of the reclining Buddha reaching nirvana. The statue is carved into a huge sandstone boulder. It becomes the popular place for worship.
Phnom Kulen National Park
The Phnom Kulen means "mountain of the lychees". There is a sacred hilltop site on top of the range. Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage. It also has a major symbolic importance for Cambodians as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 804 CE.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Travel Insurance
- Food and drinks
- Kulen mountain
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is formal
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel. Please give us a name and address of hotel where you are staying.
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Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is formal Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
