Phnom Koulen in Siem Reap 07:00 Am to 15:00 - Siem Reap - Tuk Tuk Tour Siem Reap

Phnom Kulen has major symbolic importance for Cambodia as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarman II proclaimed independence from Java in 802 CE. Jayavarman II initiated the Devaraja cult of the king,  a linga cult, in what is dated as 804 CE and declared his independence from Java of whom the Khmer had been a vassalage state (whether this is actually "Java", the Khmer chvea used to describe Champa, or "Lava" (a Lao kingdom) is debated, as well as the legend that he was earlier held as a ransom of the kingdom in Java. See Higham's The Civilization of Angkor for more information about the debate). During the Angkorian era, the relief was known as Mahendraparvata (the mountain of Great Indra).

Tour highlight

+ Phnom Koulen

***Note Pick up at 7:00 am / drop off at 15:00

Policy

Cannot travel anywhere else on tour.

For a full refund, cancellation must be made more than 48 hours or at least 24 hours before the start date of arrival.