Embark on a spiritual pilgrimage and delve into the rich history of the Khmer Empire with the Kulen Mountain Trekking. Explore the birthplace of the empire, visit sacred sites, and witness stunning natural wonders like waterfalls and caves.
Embark on a spiritual pilgrimage and delve into the rich history of the Khmer Empire with the Kulen Mountain Trekking. Explore the birthplace of the empire, visit sacred sites, and witness stunning natural wonders like waterfalls and caves.
- Phnom Kulen Waterfall - Guests will be picked up from their hotel and transported to Kulen Mountain, a site rich with temples and ancient relics, including stone wall sculptures and statues like the Linga of Shiva. These remarkable features highlight the creativity and religious beliefs of the Khmer ancestors, forming a vital part of Cambodia’s…
- Phnom Kulen Waterfall - Guests will be picked up from their hotel and transported to Kulen Mountain, a site rich with temples and ancient relics, including stone wall sculptures and statues like the Linga of Shiva. These remarkable features highlight the creativity and religious beliefs of the Khmer ancestors, forming a vital part of Cambodia’s cultural heritage. The exploration begins with the thousands of Shivalingas, followed by a visit to the waterfall. This large waterfall in Siem Reap offers a refreshing break after a three-hour trek, with swimming available.
- Preah Ang Thom Pagoda - Next, visit the Reclining Buddha Statue, an 8-meter tall depiction of Buddha reaching nirvana, carved into a massive sandstone boulder. This site is a popular place for worship on Kulen Mountain.
- Phnom Kulen National Park - Phnom Kulen, meaning “Mountain of the Lychees,” features a sacred hilltop site. It is a revered mountain in Cambodia, holding religious significance for Hindus and Buddhists who make pilgrimages there. It also holds symbolic importance as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, where King Jayavarma II declared independence from Java in 804 CE.
- Elephant Pond-Srah Damrei - The journey continues with a hike to Srah Damrei to discover the giant statues of lions, frogs, and buffalo. This adventure may expose visitors to heat along the walking paths, but it offers a unique experience away from the crowds. The walk takes approximately one hour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Travel Insurance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Travel Insurance
- Food and drinks
- Admission fees
- Food and drinks
- Admission fees
Phnom Kulen is a sacred peak in Cambodia that holds unique religious value to Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims who journey there. It holds a profound place in the hearts of Cambodians as the birthplace of the Khmer Empire. At Phnom Kulen, King Jayavarma II declared freedom from Java in 804 CE. Jayavarman II began the tradition of the king, a linga cult,…
Phnom Kulen is a sacred peak in Cambodia that holds unique religious value to Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims who journey there. It holds a profound place in the hearts of Cambodians as the birthplace of the Khmer Empire. At Phnom Kulen, King Jayavarma II declared freedom from Java in 804 CE. Jayavarman II began the tradition of the king, a linga cult, around 804 CE, marking his liberation from Java. The relief was known as Mahendraparvata (the mountain of Great Indra) during the Angkorian period.
• Note: A fundamental level of fitness is necessary for the 8Km hike, bring a change of clothes for swimming.
• Locations to explore: Waterfall, Reclining Buddha, Bat Cave, Elephant Pond, Thousand lingas.
• Highlights: Birthplace of Khmer Civilization, Waterfall, Hindu river engravings, Thousand of Linga, architecture, history.
- Dress code is formal
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
