Description

Departure from the hotel at 8:00 AM. The ancient and powerful Khmer Empire was born on Phnom Kulen, also known as the 'Lychee Mountain' The ancient and mighty Khmer Empire was bornwhen the founding king, Jayavarman II, declared independence from Java. At the center of this mountain, he performed the Devaraja ceremony and declared himself a god-king. Phnom Kulen is a vast plateau measuring 25 x 10 km, studded with gigantic volcanic boulders. Relic forests are home to many rare animals and birds. The entire plateau is a national park.Relic forests are home to many rare animals and birds. The entire plateau is a national park. Phnom Kulen s the source of the main water artery of the Angkor region.In the Khmer Empire, it was the country's main water artery and provided life to the capital's population. It's no wonder that Phnom Kulen is a place of great religious and cultural pilgrimage for the Cambodians.

Sights to visit:

• An authentic 16th-century Buddhist pagoda with the largest 8-meter reclining Buddha in Cambodia. The statue is carved right from the mountaintop and is a part of the mountain itself.
• The River of a Thousand Lingas.The riverbed is adorned with stone religious symbols of both the masculine and feminine principles. During the dry season, you can see the image of Vishnu as a symbol of the birth of the world from chaos.
• A sacred two-tiered waterfall.A place to recharge your energy. Bathing in the waterfall refreshes and provides a lot of emotions.
  Return to the hotel at 3:00 PM.

Included:

• Transfer from the hotel and back
• All transfers along the route are by air-conditioned minibus.
• English speaking guide
• All entrance tickets
• Lunch
• Water

Take with you:

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Headdress
• Sunscreen
• Money for personal expenses
• Modest attire is required for visiting the pagoda