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Today in Phnom Penh
Discover the Hidden Kingdom’s of Cambodia
| The surrounding of Siem Reap
(Angkor), today is the best known place of the great Khmer empire. During the
same period, there were also other cities build, today still hidden in the
jungle of the Kingdom and far away from any mass tourism. Lolei Travel takes you
to discover the ancient city’s of Koh Kher and Preah Khan at Kompong Svay - in
a one day trip by helicopter and ox-car. You will be accompanied by an
experienced guide. |
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In the early morning you will be transferred to the airport, where the helicopter (a French made AS350 B Squirrel), with a foreign pilot, is waiting for departure. Around 07:00 AM departure. First you will fly over Angkor Wat at sunrise, and you will have the first opportunity to take some fantastic pictures. On the way you will also see the temples of Prasat Kravan, Pre Rup and Mebon. Flight over Phnom Bok, after about 40 minutes you will arrive at Koh Kher. There is a large landing place, and the friendly villagers will welcome you. |
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ancient place surrounded by lush forest. Koh Kehr has been founded as early as
919. There has been considerable disagreement
over the reason for the foundation of Koh Kher. It was originally thought that
Jayavarman IV, the ruler who established the city, was a usurper.
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But recent interpretations of the inscriptions however tend to suggest that Jayavarman IV was a legitimate successor to the throne. You will visit the Rahal, the monumental pyramid, which is 36 meter high and still intact. After passing the royal city you will visit the northern monuments (Prasat Krachap, Prasat Banteay Pir Cham) and the southern monuments ( Prasat Damrei, Ang Khana, Prasat Andong, Prasat Brak, Prasat Neang Khmau and Prasat Pram) by ox-car . |
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Around 12:00 you will be back
at the helicopter and have a pick-nick lunch. Around 13:00 departure for another 30 minutes flight to the ancient city of Preah Khan. You will land in the temple complex itself. The Preah Khan complex is the largest enclosure of ancient Cambodia. With nearly five kilometers square, bigger than Angkor Thom (3,3 kms sq) and Banteay Chmar (4 kms sq). The main group of temples were built in 12th century when Preah Khan was home to both King Suryavarman II and later, the future King Jayavaraman VII. Take your time to explore with your guide the temple complex.
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Around 17:00 departure and
return flight to Siem Reap. Enjoy the sunset over the Tonle Sap Lake, while
approaching the airport. See once again Angkor Wat from the sky - and be sure
that you had an everlasting journey! After landing, transfer to your hotel. |
NOTE: this tour is
available with daily departure, after confirmation of booking. A maximum of 4
persons can join the tour (plus pilot and 1 guide).
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Price and further information on request
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