Cambodia

Beng Melea – Koh Ker – Diethelm Standard

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day tour

Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy

Tour Comfort: Standard

Tour Period: All day

10 hours    English, German, French, Spanish, Russian

tour details

Cambodia abounds with ancient temples and archaeological finds that are a spectacular sight to behold. We’ll take a day to visit some of the most remarkable ruins near Siem Reap, starting with a drive through scenic countryside to a hidden gem within the jungle. The long abandoned ruins of Beng Maelea temple are covered in jungle foliage. After lunch, we’ll make our way to Koh Ker where you’ll discover impressive and remote temple ruins in the northern forests. Also known as Chok Gargyar, the site was once the capital of the Angkorian Empire and contains a remarkable number of religious buildings with more than 30 major structures still visible. It was a prolific period for large sculptures and several of the most impressive pieces in the National Museum in Phnom Penh come from this site.

tour description

Morning, drive to the remote Beng Mealea temple through the typical Khmer countryside (60 km from Siem Reap). Explore the long abandoned ruins of Beng Mealea (11th century), still strangled by the overgrown jungle.
Lunch box will be provided at the site.
A further 1-hour drive brings you to Koh Ker, situated in the northeast of Siem Reap. Discover the long abandoned temples in the forests of northern Cambodia. Also known as Chok Gargyar, it served as the capital of Jayavarman IV (reigned 928-42). His son and successor Harshavarman I moved the capital back to Angkor in 944. There are a remarkable number of religious buildings in the Koh Ker region, considering the short space of time that it was the capital of the empire. There are more than 30 major structures and experts believe there may have been as many as 100 minor sacred buildings in the region. It was also a prolific period for gigantic sculpture and several of the most impressive pieces in the National Museum in Phnom Penh come from Koh Ker, including a huge garuda (half-man, half-bird creature). Return to Siem Reap.

includes

Private transportation
All entrance fees for the places as mentioned in the program
English-speaking locally-stationed guides (guides in other languages are on request and may be subject to supplements)
Bottled water and cold towels

    excludes

    Surcharges for other language guides
    Personal travel insurance
    Personal expenditures such as drinks, souvenirs, gratuities etc.
    Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
      Tour code: REPDSKOKSTD

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