6-Hour Phnom Kulen National Park Day Tour
Check out the beautiful & divine mountain ranges of Kulen on this Phnom Kulen National Park tour. The park offers refreshing pools to travelers. You can capture breathtaking views at Kulen's mountain peak. Hear intriguing stories about centuries-old Linga Cult & pilgrimages. Learn about the importance of Hinduism & Buddhism in Cambodian history from an expert local guide. Also, learn about the glorious past of the Khmer Empire, its foundation in the Phnom Kulen mountains & more.
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Phnom Kulen National Park Tour
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Pickup included
What's included in 6-Hour Phnom Kulen National Park Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Phnom Kulen Waterfall
Relish your time with nature on this unwinding morning trip. You will depart from your Siem Reap hotel at 8:30 AM to Phnom Kulen National Park. On the way, you’ll enjoy the incredible views from your window. On the 2 hours long ride, you'll see the River of a Thousand Lingas also known as 'Kbal Spean' by the locals. The river has marvelously carved river beds shaped like Linga or Lingam, symbolizing the mighty Hindu god Lord Shiva. You can also see motifs of various other gods from Hindu mythology such as Brahma, Vishnu, Lakshmi, and Hanuman, and get their blessings. After Thousand Lingas, you will get to see the 8-meter-long golden statue of the Grand Reclining Buddha, Cambodia's longest reclining Buddha statue. Learn from your guide. The guide will keep pouring knowledge about all the landmarks on the journey.
Phnom Kulen National Park
After arrival, you'll explore the deep jungles of the Phnom Kulen mountains and their magnificent ancient temples, rivers, and culture with the guide. Phnom Kulen is a sacred place dedicated to the god Indra. It also holds some historical relevance since it is the region where the foundation of the Khmer Empire took place at the hands of King Jayavarman II in the 9th century. Finally, you get to be at the Phnom Kulen waterfall. You can admire its beauty and also plunge into the cool water. After a fun as well as refreshing experience at the waterfall, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Siem Reap. This concludes the end of your tour.
Inclusions
- Small-group tour
- Hotel pick up & drop off facility
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees i.e. $18 per person for Phnom Kulen National Park
- Food & drinks
- Any personal expense
- Any tips
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up & drop off are provided from the traveler’s hotel located in Siem Reap.
