Phnom Kulen & Beng Mealea

Itinerary
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Stop At: Phnom Kulen National Park, Cambodia

The tour starts with a drive to the foot of the Kulen mountain, the birthplace of the great Khmer Empire in AD 802. Enjoy the breathtaking drive up the mountain, exploring the abundant greenery and the Kulen Waterfall. Take a dip if you wish, or sit back and watch the local families in their sacred homeland.

Make your way up the mountain by foot to the River of a Thousand Lingas, a gorgeous river with sophisticated Shiva Linga carvings covering its floor. Get a blessing in the Cambodian way, with the holy water from this sacred river. Continue up to the tip of the mountain to discover the beautiful Pagoda and its world-famous Reclining Buddha at rest. Enjoy your own packed lunch for the day or purchase a traditional lunch at the basic food stalls located near the park.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Beng Mealea, 40 km east of Angkor Wat Cambodia

Beng Mealea, located about 60 kilometers from Siem Reap, was built in the middle of the 12th-century, with later additions made during the reign of King Suryavarman II and dedicated to Hinduism.

The sprawling jungle covers over a 1-square kilometer of the temple, which is largely overrun by vegetation. You’ll have time for an in-depth exploration of this temple, taking an unusual route to see parts of its ruins that are seldom visited.

The temple is now even more accessible than ever, though you can scramble over the tumbled blocks and traverse its walls to see more if you so wish.

Duration: 5 hours