One Day Private Guide Tour Phnom Kulen Adventure Off the Beaten Track
Today, meet your personal guide and driver and depart Siem Reap for Phnom Kulen. Known as Mahendraparvata at the time of the Khmer Empire, Phnom Kulen hit the headlines in 2013 as a ‘lost city’ revealed through the use of aerial LIDAR data. This was 21st century archaeology at its very best and several new sites were discovered as well as a much bigger urban settlement than was previously realized. Explore some of these newly accessible adventures on the back of a motorcycle, the traditional form of transport in rural Cambodia.
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One Day Private Guide Tour Phnom Kulen Adventure Off the Beaten Track
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Phnom Kulen National Park
8:00AM – Pick up from your hotel Today, meet your personal guide and driver and depart Siem Reap for Phnom Kulen. Known as Mahendraparvata at the time of the Khmer Empire, Phnom Kulen hit the headlines in 2013 as a ‘lost city’ revealed through the use of aerial LIDAR data. This was 21st century archaeology at its very best and several new sites were discovered as well as a much bigger urban settlement than was previously realized. Explore some of these newly accessible adventures on the back of a motorcycle, the traditional form of transport in rural Cambodia.
Preah Ang Thom pagoda
9:30AM–10:30AM – Explore Preah Ang Thom On this experience you will set off by road from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen, the sacred mountain that was the birthplace of the Khmer empire. It was here that Jayavarman II proclaimed independence from Java in 802AD, setting the stage for the glories of the Angkor-era that was to follow. This mountain plateau was known as Mahendraparvata and was an early capital of the Khmer empire. At the busy settlement of Preah Ang Thom you will switch vehicles to a local motorcycle taxi to explore remote jungle sites on the sacred mountain. Start at ‘bat cave’, a complex of Hindu and Buddhist shrines hidden beneath the rockface, then ascend to an impressive viewpoint that offers panoramic views of lowland Siem Reap Province.
Phnom Kulen National Park
10:30AM–11:45AM – Sras Damrei Continue to the striking stone guardian animals of Sras Damrei, which include a life-size stone elephant. Next travel to the brick temple of Damrei Krab and the early pyramid temple of Rom Cheng, which is believed to be the temple where the devaraja (god-king) ceremony actually took place, where Jayavarman II proclaimed himself the earthly incarnation of Shiva.
Inclusions
- Included admission fee to visit the temples in Archaeological Park $25.00 person
- Meals as specified in itinerary (1 lunch)
- Private transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person while sightseeing and transfers
- Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary including entrance fees
- Professional Licensed English Speaking guide
- Personal, travel and health insurance
- Drinks during meals
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Shinta Mani Angkor or Any downtown Hotels