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Cambodia is a land of great interest rich in culture and customs. Cambodia’s biggest draw may be the magnificent temple complexes of Angkor Wat – the largest religious monument in the world covering an impressive 17,609,757 square feet and the surrounding ruins of the Khmer empire built by Suryavarman II during the early 12th Century dedicated to Vishnu (Hindu God). The Angkor Wat temples are the largest religious monuments in the world and recognized as an important cultural site by UNESCO.
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Day 1:Arrival into Siem Reap (D)
- Arrive into Siem Reap International Airport (REP), Siem Reap, Cambodia.
- Proceed to immigration formalities.
- “On Arrival” Visa is provided at immigration points by paying a Fee of USD$30-40 approximately. Please carry 3 Passport Size Photos with White Background.
- Collect you baggage from the designated carousel.
- Meet our associate representative who will be holding a placard at the arrival hall.
- Transfer to Pre-booked Hotel.
- Siem Reap Airport – Siem Reap Central: 7 km / 25-minute transfer
- Check-into hotel between 14:00-15:00hrs, a standard check-in time.
- Get acclimatized in the free time.
- SIEM REAP: Siem Reap is located in northwest Cambodia and is the closest city to the world-famous, must-see temples of Angkor. The provincial capital is also called Siem Reap and is located in the South of the province on the shores of the Tonle Sap Lake, the greatest sweet water reserve in whole Southeast Asia. It is a laid-back, lovely place to stay while touring the temples and offers the best of both worlds between observing Cambodian life and enjoying the amenities of modern services and entertainment. Although the Temples are the main ‘draw’ in this area there is much more to experience by travelling a little, further in this region.
- Dinner will be at local restaurant.
- Stay Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 2:Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - Grand Circuit - Siem Reap
- Have Early Breakfast at hotel
- After Breakfast at hotel,
- We make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately filigree carved and a well-preserved temple of Banteay Srei (translates to Citadel of the Women) – nicknamed as “The lady temple”, “the tiny temple”, “and the pink temple”.
- 20km from the main Angkor complex and a little over 30km from Siem Reap center.
- Along the way, we make a stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple (translates to Citadel of the Samre-an ancient ethnic Indochinese tribe) which displays the highest variety of pediments depicting mythological scenes.
- Afternoon, we explore enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.
- We also explore the Grand Circuit by visiting
- Preah Khan Temple (translates to “Holy Sword” in Khmer) – One of the most interesting aspects of the temple is the Preah Khan stele, a carving 2 meters by 0.6 meters that features inscriptions on all four sides.
- Kravan Temple: A 10th-century Hindu temple originally dedicated to Vishnu.
- Neak Pean: Neak Pean is an artificial island in the Jayatataka Baray (manmade reservoir) near Preah Khan Temple. The island has a Buddhist temple dedicated to the Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara and surrounded by four connected pools representing Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. The site believed to be a representation of the mythical Lake Anavatapta (a reference to Lake Manasarovar), a sacred lake at the foot of Mount Kailash in The Himalayas imbued with miraculous curative powers to remove human sins.
- Krol Ko (“Park of the Oxen”): A small Buddhist temple. The highlights of Korl Ko Temple are two pediments, one bearing a representation of Avalokitesvara and the other one of Krishna.
- Ta Som: Ta Som is one of the Khmer temples with face towers, considered a hallmark of the Bayon style. The East Gate of Ta Som has become the only Buddhist face-tower the surface of which is widely covered by roots of a strangler fig.
- East Mebon: A three-tiered temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. The temple is laden with intricate carvings and sculptures of guardian elephants and lions at gateways. Elephant statues carved out of a single block of stone.
- Ruins of Pre Rup (“turn the body”): A popular sunset spot in Siem Reap, Pre Rup is known as the ‘Pyramid Temple’, the Pre Rup has three tiers – the uppermost of which carries five lotus towers. Traditionally, the Pre Rup believed to be a funerary temple for royals.
- Lunch and Dinner will be at Restaurant
- Return and Stay Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 3 :Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap
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- Have Breakfast at hotel
- After breakfast, proceed for a Sightseeing tour of Angkor Wat.
- Symbolism: Angkor Wat is a miniature replica of the universe in stone and represents an earthly model of the cosmic world. The central tower rises from the center of the monument symbolizing the mythical mountain, Meru, situated at the center of the universe. Its five towers correspond to the peaks of Meru. The outer wall corresponds to the mountains at the edge of the world, and the surrounding moat the oceans beyond.
- We spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with
- The South Gate of Angkor Thom: Famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone.
- Bayon Temple: The impressive Bayon temple attached to the name of Royal City, with over 200 faces in all directions guarding the property.
- The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace , the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares.
- We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with Columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight.
- There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers, which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.
- Lunch and Dinner will be at Restaurant
- Return and Stay Overnight in Siem Reap
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Day 4:Siem Reap - Lake of Tonle Sap or Kbal Spean - Departure
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- Have breakfast at Hotel.
- Check out Hotel. Keep baggage at Hotel. Proceed to visit Tonle Sap Lake or Kbal Spean.
- Choueng Kneas village, where you will take the boat to visit the way of life Cambodian poor people along with schools, restaurants, hospitals and much more floating on the great lake of Tonle Sap.
- Kbal Spean – the “River of thousand Lingas”: An Angkorian era archeological site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen hills. The carved lingas seem to be emerging from the riverbed. Marvel at man’s creativity and ingenuity alongside the beauty of Mother Nature. The river water sanctifies by running over the lingas in the riverbed. There are also several Hindu mythological motifs including depictions of the gods Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Lakshmi, Rama, and Hanuman as well as animals, cows, and frogs.
- Return to Hotel, Pick baggage and drive to Airport.
- Get dropped at Airport for your homebound flight
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