Mahendrapura at Kulen Mountain, The First Capital city of Angkorian Era
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Stop At: Phnom Kulen National Park, Cambodia
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. Jayavarman II initiated the cult of the king, a linga cult, in what is dated as 804 CE and declaring his independence from Java of whom the Khmer had been a vassalage state (whether this is actually "Java" or "Lava" (a Lao kingdom) is debated, as well as the legend that he was earlier held as a ransom of the kingdom in Java. See Higham's The Civilization of Angkor for more information about the debate. During the Angkorian era the relief was known as Mahendraparvata (the mountain of Great Indra).
Duration: 6 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Phnom Kulen National Park, Cambodia
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. Jayavarman II initiated the cult of the king, a linga cult, in what is dated as 804 CE and declaring his independence from Java of whom the Khmer had been a vassalage state (whether this is actually "Java" or "Lava" (a Lao kingdom) is debated, as well as the legend that he was earlier held as a ransom of the kingdom in Java. See Higham's The Civilization of Angkor for more information about the debate. During the Angkorian era the relief was known as Mahendraparvata (the mountain of Great Indra).
Duration: 6 hours
Included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Fuel surcharge
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Ticket: USD20/pax
- Entry/Admission - Phnom Kulen National Park
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is formal
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
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