Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea Temples
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience an unforgettable journey as you explore the largest religious monument in the world. The Ancient Khmer Temple Explorer excursion offers a carefully curated selection of must visit temples within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the comfort of travel in an air conditioned private car, accompanied by a friendly, English speaking driver, ensuring that your experience is both seamless and memorable. Gain insight into the lives of the local Khmer villagers and learn about their livelihoods. Witness the breathtaking beauty of Banteay Srei and the ruins of Beng Mealea temples. Throughout your excursion, you will be provided with bottled water and cool hand towels for your refreshments.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Pickup and Drop-off at the hotel
- Friendly English Speaking Driver
- Refreshing yourself with Cold Towels
- Recharging your Body with Cold Battled Drinking Water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Meal
- Entrance fee
Itinerary
Beng Mealea Temple, meaning the temple of Lotus Pond, or Boeng Mealea is a temple from Angkor Wat period, located 77 km from Siem Reap by road. This temple was built as a Hindu temple to dedicate to God Vishnu by King Suriyavaraman II completed in the early 12th century. Notably, this temple was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 27, 2020, in the Cultural category.
Banteay Srei, commonly known as the “Citadel of Women” or the “Citadel of Beauty,” is a remarkable 10th-century temple in Cambodia dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. Situated approximately 25 kilometers northeast of the famed Angkor temple complex, near Phnom Dei, Banteay Srei is distinguished by its exquisite carvings and the unique use of pink sandstone in its construction. The temple was consecrated on April 22, 967 CE, and is notable within the context of Angkorian architecture for its origins; it was not commissioned by royalty. Instead, Banteay Srei was constructed by two courtiers, Yajnavaraha and Vishnukumara, who served as counselors to King Rajendravarman II. This aspect underscores the significant role and influence of non-royal patrons within ancient Khmer society, marking Banteay Srei as a notable landmark in both historical and cultural terms.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Khmer Temples & Nature
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Siem Reap
- Its from-price is 22% below the median of the 128 city tours we list in Siem Reap.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Siem Reap
Siem Reap is the riverside town beside Angkor, Cambodia's vast complex of Khmer temples, with night markets, river walks and a relaxed centre.
Angkor Wat, often called the largest religious monument in the world, rises above its moat in a silhouette of lotus-bud towers that is breathtaking at sunrise. Nearby, the walled city of Angkor Thom holds the Bayon, with its more than two hundred serene stone faces, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Baphuon, while Ta Prohm is gripped by the roots of giant silk-cotton and strangler fig trees.
Top-ranked sights in Siem Reap: Angkor Thom, Tonlé Sap, Kampong Phluk.
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