SIEM REAP
DAY TRIP TO KOH KER & BENG MEALEA WITH A PICNIC LUNCH
If the temples and town crowds are getting your down, here is one of the best escapes to take you beyond Siem Reap’s limits and goes on into ancient forest where only sounds are those of the leaves falling and birds calling. This full day’s adventure offers a temple experience far removed from the much-visited Angkor complex. We suggest an early start, leaving around 7.00 am with a direct 2.5 hour journey to Koh Ker. Situated 130 Km from Siem Reap, even fewer tourists visit Koh Ker. Briefly the site of the Khmer empire’s capital in the 10th century, today Koh Ker’s tranquillity leaves you to explore without distraction. Originally dedicated to Hindu gods, Koh Ker is dominated by Prasat Thom, a 30-metre masonry temple mound which rises above the surrounding forest. Carved garuda, the mythical mount of Vishnu, still stand guard atop the temple pinnacles. Meander at your leisure among the many tower sanctuaries here. Several house spectacular stone linga, the phallic shaped symbol honouring Shiva, which have led scholars to question King Jayavarman IV’s ego as they are truly enormous. On your return detour to explore the jungle temple of Beng Mealea. Originally enclosed by a moat nearly the size of Angkor Wat’s, Beng Mealea is a 12th century temple now disappearing as the jungle encroaches. Undiscovered for centuries, Beng Mealea is one of the very few temples that its elevated wooden walkways allow you to walk above the ruins of Beng Mealea’s collapsed galleries and towers whilst shaded by the jungle canopy, giving a very ‘Indiana Jones’ feel to the experience. The return drive to Siem Reap town takes approximately one hour. A basket of picnic lunch is included. Duration: 7.00 am – 4.00 pm PRICE PER PERSON (USD): 1 PAX
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INCLUSIONS: • A professional English speaking tour guide • Air conditioned transportation • A picnic lunch • Admission fees • Local bottled water while transfers and sightseeing
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