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Secure booking · Full refund up to 72h before
Private One Day Trekking in the forest on Kulen mountain
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.
Itinerary
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Trekking to visit Elephant statue in the jungle.
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).
What's included
- Food And Drinks
Not included
Food and drinks Kulen mountain
Ticket types
Adult (6 - 120)
Requirements
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Some Cash</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Hand Sanitizing Gel</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Sun Cream</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Mosquito Repellent</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Hat</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Sunglasses</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Power bank & Charger</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Daily Medicine</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Camera or Phone</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Dress covering your knees and shoulder</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Shoes or Flip-flops are fine.</p> Minimum age: 0.
Languages
English
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Cancellation policy
Moderate — full refund up to 72 hours before, 50% up to 24 hours before
Important information
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.
- Infant Seats Available
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Tour Guide-Siem Reap
Our family-business is a Cambodian inbound tour specialist based right in the city center of Siem Reap, Cambodia’s most important tourism hub. We are a small team experienced in offering personal service in our office and all kinds of assistance concerning traveling in Cambodia. Our ambition is to present our motherland, called kingdom of wonder, in the most pleasant and fascinating ways to guests who want to experience its charming characteristics, the inner beauty of countryside, lifestyle of Khmer people and ethnic minorities, the traditional rice cultivation, ancient monuments, hidden temples, colonial buildings, pristine sandy beaches, boat trips on lakes and rivers and to islands, flora and fauna, wildlife excursions, ox-cart ride, floating markets, historical museums etc. We are focused on personal service by offering tailor-made solutions. We are specialized on presenting the world-famous fascinating temples of Angkor in many different ways, we offer the common and most requested tour itineraries as well as some more ideas that make a difference. We propose a comprehensive travel consultancy service with innovative tour packages. Maybe our package proposals and information on this website can inspire your own ideas and plans and to develop your own personal itinerary, for which we try our best to offer tailor-made solutions and fair rates. Personalized tours can cost slightly more than those scheduled “join in” group tours or budget options we have on offer, too, yet tailor-made individual tours are unbeatable concerning privacy and flexibility. So don’t hesitate to contact us in order to translate your personal travel ambitions into action.
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