Ancient Heritage Angkor Tour 6D/5N
Description
In 6 days and 5 nights, experience the art & architecture of the Great Angkor Civilisation from the 9th century to the 13th century visiting“Angkor Wat” - a world heritage site and one of the wonders of the world, Banteay Srei - “Jewel of Khmer Art” and Bayon- the astonishing temple among other Angkor Temples.
Inclusions
- Accommodation Sanna Villa (2 Star) and Somadevi Resort, Angkor Century Resort & SPA (4 Star Hotel) or equivalent
- Entry tickets to Angkor Temples, Phnom Kulen
- Entry Ticket to National Museum, PNH, Angkor Museum & Apsara Dance Show, Siem Reap
- Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
- Escort and Guiding Literature
- Drinking Water & Tea
- Airport Transfers
- Tour Transportation
- Cambodian Visa Fee
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Local Sim
Exclusions
- Personal Expenses
- Personal expenses on laundry
- Telephone call
- Shopping Expenses
Optional
- On request Air Travel from Delhi/Kolkotta/Chennai/Bangluru -
Siem Reap/Phnom Penh - Delhi/Kolkotta/Chennai/Bangluru
(Additional Rs.35000 -Rs.40000)
- The exact fare will be known at the time of booking.
- Shopping Expenses
Photo Gallery
Days -1
Program (Arrival and Stay - Phnom Penh)
Arrival in Phnom Penh at 6 AM from Delhi through direct flight of Cambodian Air Angkor. Transfer to hotel.
Visit to National Museum, Palace and River-side. Night journey to Siem Reap.
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Arrival at Phnom Penh
Arrival at Phnom Penh Airport by Air from Delhi by Cambodian Angkor Air departing Delhi at 11.30 PM from IGI Airport.
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Transfer to Hotel
From Phnom Penh Airport transfer to King Grand Boutique Hotel in Phnom Penh. Take rest for four hours and then breakfast at 8.00 AM. Get ready to visit National Museum.
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National Museum
Visit National Museum at Phnom Penh to see the collections of artefacts and Statues of Hindu Gods and Goddesses worshipped in the various Angkor and Pre-Angkor Temples.
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Palace and River-Side
After the visit to National Museum, Vegetarian lunch at a nearby Indian Restaurant with soft drinks. Visit to Palace and River-side stroll.
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Departure to Siem Reap
After river-side, either to hotel or market and dinner at Indian Restaurant around 8 PM. Departure to Siem Reap by Night Sleeper Bus around 11,00 PM.
Days -2
Program (Visit to Phnom Kulen National Park, Kbal Spean and Waterfall.)
Arrival in Siem Reap from Phnom Penh. Transfer to hotel. In the morning, visit to Phnom Kulen, the ancient Mahendra Parvat with sacred Shivlings carved in the river bed. In the afternoon, visit to Rolous Group of ancient Angkor temples: Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei all dedicated to Lord Shiv at the ancient Angkor Capital known as Hariharalay. In the evening Apsara Dance with Buffet Dinner.
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Arrival at Siem Reap
Arrival at Siem Reap by Night Bus. Transfer to hotel and breakfast. After breakfast, a brief orientation about today's programme by our guide and escort.
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Phnom Kulen, Kbal Spean and Waterfall
Visit National Park at Phnom Kulen, the ancient Mahendra Parvat, Kbal Spean with carvings of sacred Shivlings and Lord Vishnu. Enjoy Water Fall. Packed lunch around 1.00 PM.
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Preah Ko (Hariharalaya)
Originally called “Shri Parmeshwar” and dedicated to Lord Shiv and Goddess Devi. It was built by King Indravarman I in A.D. 889 in the capital “Hariharlaya”.
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Bakong (Hariharalaya)
Dedicated to Lord Shiv called “Shri Indereshwar”, it was bulit by King IndravrmanI in AD 881. It is the first major temple using extensively sandstone.
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Lolei (Hariharalaya)
Dedicated to Lord Shiv, Lolei was bulit in AD 893 by King Yashovarman I. This brick temple is located in the centre of the water reservoir “Indratatak”.
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Apsara Dance Show with Dinner
In the evening after refreshing at hotel, enjoy the ancient classical Apsara Dance show at Apsara Theatre in Siem Reap with Buffet Dinner.
Days -3
Program (Banteay Srei and other Angkor temples dedicated to Lord Shiv)
Visit the Angkor Temples, Phnom Bakheng and Baksei Chamkrong dedicated to Lord Shiv at the ancient Angkor Capital known as Yashodharpur followed by Prasat Kravan dedicated to Lord Shiv & Lord Vishnu; Srah Srang - water reservoir, Pre Rup and East Mebon dedicated to Lord Shiv, Banteay Srei (Shri Tribhuvan Maheshwar) at ancient Ishwarpur, ending with Baphuon dedicated to Lord Shiv . In the evening, visit the Angkor National Museum and Night Market.
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Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel and orientation for the visiting temples. In this session, the guest will be given a brief presentation about the visiting Angkor temples as given in the itinerary.
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Bakheng (Yashodharpur)
Originally named Yashodhar Parvat, the temple Yashodhareswar” (Lord Shiv) was built by King Yashovarman I in the 9th century A.D.
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Baksei Chamkrong (Yashodharpur)
Dedicated to Lord Shiv, this brick temple was bulit by King Harshavarman I in AD 947 and has the most important inscription of Khmer history.
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Prasat Karavan
It is a small 10th-century temple dedicated to “Shri Vishnu”. It was bulit by King Harshavarman I in AD 921 and has beautiful brick sculptures of all the Divinities.
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Srah Sarang
Srah Srang is a baray or water reservoir located south of the East Baray. It is 700 metres long and 350 metres wide and was built in the 10th century by King Rajendravarman II.
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Pre Rup
Dedicated to “ Shri Rajendrabadhreshwar” (Lord Shiv), it was built by King Rajendravarman II in AD 961. Mainly made of laterite and bricks.
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East Mebon
Dedicated to “Shr? R?jendreshwar” (Lord Shiv), East Mebon was built by King R?jendravarman II in AD 952. It is located in the centre of Eastern Baray on an artificial island.
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Banteay Srei (Temple)
Dedicated to Shri Tri bhuvan Maheshwar” (Lord Shiv), it was built by the spiritual teacher of King Jayavarman V in AD 967.
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Baphuon
Dedicated to Lord Shiv, it was bulit by King Udayadityavarman I in the 11th century and has beautiful bas reliefs depicting the episodes from Hindu scriptures.
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Old Market
Locally known as Psar Chas, the Old Market is the oldest Khmer market in Siem Reap selling a variety of products by local people in local lifestyle. Dinner at Indian restaurant near Old Market.
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Program (Angkor Wat - dedicated to Lord Shri Vishnu)
Visit to see the unique Sunrise at Angkor Wat - the largest Hindu temple in the world. Dedicated to Lord Shri Vishnu, it was built by King Suryavarman II in the first half of the 12th century. Angkor Wat is also the largest religious building complex in the world. After Angkor Wat, visit West Mebon located in a large water reservoir followed by Banteay Samre. Whole afternoon remain at Angkor Wat till evening to see the sunset. Visit Night Market before dinner.
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Sunrise at Angkor Wat
We leave hotel at 4.30 AM in the morning to see sunrise at Angkor Wat. Please take your camera along to enjoy the scene. After sunrise, we come back to the hotel.
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West Mebon (Lake)
After breakfast at hotel, visit West Mebon. Dedicated to Lord Shri Vishnu, it was built by King Udayadityavarman I in the 11th century. It is located in the centre of an artficial lake.
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Banteay Samre
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and located in Siem Reap, this finely proportioned temple in sandstone was bulit by King Suryavarman II in the first half of the 12th century.
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Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the largest religious building complex in the world. Spend the whole afternoon to experience and appreciate its art, architecture and spirituality.
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Phnom Bakheng
After finishing the afternoon visit to Angkor Wat, reach Bakheng temple built on a hill. From there, enjoy the spectacular scene of sunset at Angkor Wat.
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Angkor Wat Sun-set
Seeing Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng in the late evening presents its different kind of view . Being facing the west, at sunset, its five towers look warm red.
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Theatre Smile (Optional)
After seeing the Sun set at Angkor Wat from Bakheng, we go to Angkor Smile Theatre, have dinner there and enjoy their cultural show.
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Night Market
After dinner and the show, visit night market to experience the tourist season and can buy Angkor souvenirs, artefacts, painting and many other tourists products.
Days -5
Program (Bayon and Departure)
After Suryavarman II, another great King was Jayavarman VII who restored the glory of Kambuj. Visit his important temples, Preah Khan, Ta Prohm and Bayon, along with Angkor Thom - the Walled City, Angkor Thom, built by him.
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Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel and orientation for visiting temples. In this session, the guest will be given a brief presentation about the temples of King Jayavarman VII.
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Preah Khan
Preah Khan located northeast of Angkor Thom was built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII in honor of his father. It has a shrine dedicated to Lord Shri Vishnu.
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Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm, dedicated to Prajñaparamit, was bulit by King Jayavarman VII in 1186 AD. It was left unrestored after its discovery. Many of its parts are intertwined by age-old trees.
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Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom, the Walled City located north of Angkor Wat, was built by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century. A palace and many ancient temples are located within it.
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Bayon
In the centre of Angkor Thom is situated Bayon with around 56 towers having faces on their four sides. Every face differs from the other. It was the main temple of Jayavarman VII.
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Old Market and Dinner
After finishing the visit to temples, come back to the hotel for tea and snacks. Visit the Old market for shopping and later dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Days -6
Program (Departure to Delhi via Phnom Penh)
End of the tour. Departure to Phnom Penh by bus and to Delhi by air from Phnom Penh.
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Breakfast
In the morning, breakfast at the Hotel and preparation for departure to India. Be ready for checkout from the hotel around 11.00 AM.
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Departure to Phnom Penh by Bus
After breakfast and a little rest, leave for Phnom Penh airport by an Air-conditioned bus. During journey, take packed vegetarian lunch at a stop over.
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Arrival and Departure at PNH Airport
We reach Phnom Penh airport around 5 PM and check-in to the flight at 8.50 PM. Take tea or coffee at the Phnom Penh airport before boarding the plane.
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Arrival at IGI Airport Delhi
We arrive at IGI Airport around 10.30 PM (IST) and collect our baggage. It will take around half-an hour to come out of the airport for boarding transport for home.