Private One Day Trekking in the forest on Kulen mountain
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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).
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Pick up you at your hotel and transfer to visit Kulen Mountain. On arrival on the top, we stop over to visit thousands of Shivalinga carved on riverbed. All of carvings are depicted about the mighty of Gods in Hinduism. We will see the intricate carvings of Shiva, Uma, Vishnu, Lakhsmi and Brahma under the water. After that, we start trekking though the fields to visit Elephant statue which is well known for its beauty and talent. Then, visit Preah Angthom, The attractive and holly thing on Kulen mountain is an 8 meter tall statue of the reclining Buddha reaching nirvana. The statue is carved into a huge sandstone boulder. It becomes the popular place for worship. After that, we visit a big waterfall in Siem Reap. It is a great relax after trekking for 3 hours. Swimming is accessible. Back to Siem Reap and drop off.
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Professional guide
Travel Insurance
Bottled water
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Kulen mountain
Itinerary
Phnom Kulen Waterfall
Pick up you at your hotel and transfer to Kulen mountain which is not just home to temples but also various ancient relics such as sculptures on the stone walls of the mountain and statues, including the Linga of Siva God. These unique features demonstrate the creativity and religious beliefs of the Khmer ancestors and are an essential part of Cambodia's cultural heritage. We will start exploring the thousand of Shavalinga and then, go to visit Waterfall. This is a big waterfall in Siem Reap. It is a great relax after trekking for 3 hours. Swimming is accessible.
Preah Ang Thom pagoda
Then, go to Reclining Buddha Statue, the attractive and holly thing on Kulen mountain is an 8 meter tall statue of the reclining Buddha reaching nirvana. The statue is carved into a huge sandstone boulder. It becomes the popular place for worship.
Phnom Kulen National Park
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.
We start hiking to Srah Damrei to explore the giant statue of Lions, Frogs and Buffalo. This adventure might get you effect on heat along the walking roads but this is an unique experience of advoiding the crowd. It takes 1 hrs walk.
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