Phnom Kulen National Park: Kulen Waterfalls, 1000 Lingas & More - Full Day

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Stop At: Phnom Kulen National Park, Cambodia

Called by some “the most beautiful place in Cambodia” (true story!) the Phnom Kulen National Park is home to three wonders we propose to visit on this tour. The first and best of these is the Kulen Mountain Waterfall, an amazing and natural site to visit – especially on a hot day. If you’re burned out (literally) from temple-hopping, you would find this swim utterly refreshing. However, while here, there’s still no escaping temples, as you’ll find an old and mysterious one abandoned to the wilderness on top of the rock.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: 1000 Lingas, Cambodia

After satiating yourself with local dishes, we will then head to the River of a Thousand Lingas: the “Kbal Spean”. If you’re wondering what a “linga” is, it’s a phallic symbol of the Hindu god Shiva. This Angkorian archaeological site comprises a “Bridge Head” on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills, situated along a 150m stretch of the Stung Kbal Spean River. Make sure you have good shoes for this, as it’s a 1.5 km uphill trail into the jungle before reaching the stone bridge amidst a series of rock relief carvings in sandstone formations along the river bed and banks. (Tip: If you have an Angkor Pass, bring it as you might need it here).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Preah Ang Thom pagoda, Cambodia

Our last stop is Preah Ang Thom, a 16th-century Buddhist monastery which houses a massive Reclining Buddha. The pre-Angkorian sculpture is the biggest of its kind in Cambodia, chiseled out of the rocks rising 8m up into the sky. At the sacred site, we will climb a steep path alongside pilgrims who come from all over the country to worship here. From the top we will see breathtaking views of the mountain range and deep Cambodian jungle.

Duration: 30 minutes