From Phnom Penh: Phnom Chisor Temple Day Trip

Leisure travel : Culture & Historical
Adventure Journey : Homestay & local lifestyles

Overview

Glide through the Cambodian countryside to several exquisite temples. Be soothed by the sight of rice paddies from your air-conditioned vehicle, then get some exercise climbing the four hundred and twelve steps to the ancient Phnom Chisor Temple, part of which was destroyed by American action in 1973. This tour concludes with a unique spiritual experience featuring a blessing ceremony with a local priest.

Highlight

  • Stop and visit Ta Prohm Temple. This temple is older than Angkor Wat and is a magnificent example of Cambodian architecture.
  • You will dine alongside Lake Tonle Bati which is a popular traditional holiday spot for people from Phnom Penh.
  • Phnom Chisor to visit the temple and enjoy the fabulous views. With over 412 steps to climb a basic level of fitness is required to undertake this tour.
  • Enjoy taking part in a blessing ceremony by a local holly-man.

Itinerary

  • From Phnom Penh: Phnom Chisor Temple Day Trip

    After hotel pickup, enjoy a 2-hour drive through the rice fields and villages. A local snack will be offered to taste one of the specialties of Cambodia. About halfway through your journey you will stop and visit Ta Prohm Temple. This temple is older than Angkor Wat and is a magnificent example of Cambodian architecture.

    For lunch, you will dine alongside Lake Tonle Bati which is a popular traditional holiday spot for people from Phnom Penh.

    Then we will continue onto Phnom Chisor to visit the temple and enjoy the fabulous views. With over 412 steps to climb a basic level of fitness is required to undertake this tour. Explore the daily lives of the monks who call this holy place home.

    You will see beautiful sculptures, wall art, and a number of modern pagodas. In addition, there is the ancient Khmer temple. The temple was built in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire King Suryayaraman and it is dedicated to the Hindu divinities Shiva and Vishnu. The original name of the temple was Sri Suryaparvata.

    To close this Journey, you will enjoy taking part in a blessing ceremony by a local holly-man.

    included meals : Lunch

Trip Details

  • Guide

    Experience English speak tour Guide

  • Transport

    Private Transport & Driver

  • Entrance

    Entrance fee to the site

  • Meal

    Lunch with Coffee and/or Tea

More Information

Includes

  • Experience English speak tour Guide
  • Lunch with Coffee and/or Tea
  • Private Transport & Driver
  • Hotel pickup
  • Entrance fee to the site
  • Drink Water & Cool towel refreshment 

Not Includes

  • Personal Expenses 
  • Tips


Important information

Not allowed
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Know before you go
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
From Phnom Penh: Phnom Chisor Temple Day Trip

Cambodia

8 hour(s)

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