Koh Ker Tour (1D7)
I. Destinations / Attractions:
We start the tour at 7:30 AM
- Koh Ker Group: (A group of many ruin temples in Preah Vihear province about 120 km from Siem Reap Town)
- Koh Ker Or Prasat Thom - A Pyramid temple (120 KM)
- Prasat Pram
- Prasat Neang Khmao
- Prasat Damrei
- Prasat Chen
- Prasat Linga
II. Description:
Koh Ker is an Angkorian site in the northern part of Cambodia, about100 KM northeast of Angkor Wat. It was briefly the capital of the Khmer Empire between 928 and 944 under the reign of the king Jayavarman IV and his son Hasavarman II. The King Jayavarman IV moved the capital in 928 to Koh Ker, after the Khmer Empire had been established in the Angkor area. A great amount of temples were built under his reign, until his successor returned to the Angkor area about 20 years later.
Prasat Thom is robably some parts of the Prasat Thom including the moat and the 1. (inner) enclosure were built before 921 AD. The sanctuary was expanded under the reign of Jayavarman IV and has now two surrounding walls inside of the moat. The first wall (inner wall) is made of brick; the second wall (outer wall) with a length of 66 m (217 ft) and a breath of 55 m (180 ft) is made of laterite. Two doors are in the east and in the west. The doors of the second wall have a cruciform plan. The doors of the first wall are smaller and not of cruciform layout.
The most south sanctuary of this group is the Prasat Pram on the west side of the road. A small (300 metres (328 yd) long path leads to the monument. It has five towers or prasats (pram=five). Three brick towers stand in a row on the same platform. The central one is a bit taller than the others. In each of these prasats, once stood a lingam. These and the beautifully carved lintels were looted. Two prasats (faced west) are standing in front of the platform. One is built of brick and has diamond‑shaped holes in the upper part.
III. Price in US dollar:
The quote is include an English speaking tour guide and driver
Transportation Type | No of People | Total price |
Tuk Tuk and car | 1-3 people | N/A |
Air-conditioned car | 1-3 people | US$ 150 |
Air-conditioned minivan | 4-10 people | US$ 165 |
a. What is included:
- An English-speaking tour guide (other languages also available with surcharge)
- An A/C car or mini-van with a driver + gasoline + parking fee
- Complimentary cool drinking water & towel
b. What is excluded:
- Koh Ker Temple Pass Fee: US$15 per person
- Personal Food + Beverage
- Gratuity & Tipping
- Other personal expenses
IV. Other Important Information & Tips:
- Where to pick up: hotel, a place in town or at the Siem Reap Airport
- Ending location: hotel or a place in town
- Tour Duration: 8 Hours (flexible)
- For every temple you visit, please wear proper clothes. If you wear t-shirt & shorts, please ensure that they are long enough to cover the shoulders & knees.
- Lunch break is at noon at the local restaurants near the temples.
- Make sure that your camera battery is fully charged and bring a reserved one if available.