Private One Day Trekking in the forest on Kulen mountain
7 hours
Moderate
8 Km hike to explore the big Elephant statue under the heat of sunlight but it is worth visit to see all beautiful landscape as well as fresh air along the way. Enjoy swimming at the sacred waterfall at the end of hike.
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. During the Angkorian era the relief was known as Mahendraparvata (the mountain of Great Indra). • Remarks: Basic level of fitness required for 8Km trekking, changing clothes for swimming. • Sites you will visit: Waterfall, Reclining Buddha, Bat Cave, Elephant Pond, Thousand lingas, • Highlights: Cradle of Khmer Civilisation, Waterfall, Hindu river carvings, Thousand of Linga, architecture, history.
What's included?
Food & drinks
Bottled water Professional guide Hotel pickup and drop-off Private tour Travel Insurance
Exclusions
Food and drinks Ticket: USD20/pax
Please note
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is formal
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
• Dress code is formal
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
We are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel. Please give us a name and address of hotel where you are staying.