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Phnom Kulen Waterfall and Banteay Srei Temple Day Tour, Angkor Pass Not Included
The mountain of Phnom Kulen and the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, a 10th-century shrine to Shiva, share one day on this trip. Hotel pickup is around 7:40 am in an air-conditioned vehicle, the drive to Banteay Srei and the mountain takes about 1.5 hours, and the return to the hotel is in the evening. On Kulen the stops are a cliffside lookout, the 8-meter reclining Buddha of Preah Ang Thom carved into a sandstone boulder, the River of a Thousand Lingas, whose riverbed carries carvings of lingas, yoni and a large Vishnu over a stretch of about 500 m, and the waterfalls, where a swim is possible. Lunch is at Romchong Angkor restaurant in Banteay Srei and is not included. The day also stops at Preah Dak village, known for its nom ban chok noodles, its basket makers and a solar panel scheme that reached all 518 households. Seasonal fruit tasting, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, small towels and hotel transfers are covered. The Angkor Pass for Banteay Srei and the Kulen entrance fee, paid in cash on site, are not. Up to 15 travelers per booking, and moderate fitness is required.
What's included
- Seasonal fruit testing
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Free pickup and drop-off at city hotels
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- Sightseeing as specified in the description
- Bottled water and small fresh towels
Itinerary
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Siem Reap Province
Hotel pickup is at around 7:40 am in an air-conditioned vehicle. The drive to Banteay Srei and the mountain takes about 1.5 hours across the countryside. The day covers the Reclining Buddha, the River of a Thousand Lingas and the waterfall, with a hotel drop-off in the evening.
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Phnom Kulen Waterfall
Phnom Kulen National Park has two main waterfalls. The first is 4 to 5 metres (13 to 16 ft) tall and around 25 metres (82 ft) wide in the rainy season. The second is 15 to 20 metres (49 to 66 ft) tall and around 15 metres (49 ft) wide in the rainy season. Their size changes with the season and the rain.
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1000 Lingas
About 500 m of riverbed carries carvings of lingas, several big and small yoni and a large Vishnu. A small carving can also be seen in the bedrock along the walls of the river.
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Preah Ang Thom pagoda
Preah Ang Thom is an 8-meter (26 ft) statue of the reclining Buddha reaching nirvana, carved into a huge natural sandstone boulder, with a modern staircase and a shelter over the figure. It is a very sacred site for Cambodians, with visitors at all times and busy moments.
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Banteay Srei
Lunch is at Romchong Angkor restaurant in Banteay Srei.
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Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei is a 10th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) north of Angkor Wat. Its red sandstone allowed carving detailed enough to rank among the finest in Khmer architecture, including Hindu scenes.
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The village of Preah Dak
Preah Dak, a short drive from Siem Reap town, is known across the country for nom ban chok noodles. It is also the pilot village of a 'One Village, One Light Bulb' scheme that gave solar panels to each of its 518 households, and it sorts its rubbish and keeps clean. The stop is a chance to see typical village life, eat noodles and watch basket makers at work.
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Siem Reap Province
The return journey begins in the late afternoon, after Banteay Srei and the Kulen highlights. The drive back to Siem Reap takes about 1.5 hours, with hotel drop-off at around 5 pm.
Not included
- Banteay Srei Temple: Angkor Pass required (1 Day Pass=US$37)
- Kulen Mountain Waterfall Entrance Fee US$20 (Cash only; credit cards are not accepted)
- Lunch and other expenses
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travelers are required to purchase the tickets directly onsite for Kulen Mountain Waterfall Entrance Fee 20 USD per person.
- Travelers are required to purchase the Angkor Pass either directly onsite or online for the Banteay Srei Temple fee, which is $37 USD per person.
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- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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