Culture & heritage
Angkor Wat
Siem Reap
The twelfth-century temple at the heart of Angkor, built for Vishnu and still the largest religious monument in the world.
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Southeast Asia
Cambodia
The temples of Angkor and a royal river capital
Overview
Why visit Cambodia?
Cambodia is home to Angkor, capital of the Khmer empire, whose temples near Siem Reap are among the greatest monuments in Asia. Angkor Wat itself, built in the twelfth century and dedicated to Vishnu, is the largest religious monument in the world, and around it lie the stone faces of the Bayon, the jungle-wrapped ruins of Ta Prohm and the delicate pink carvings of Banteay Srei.
For Indian travellers the connection is immediate. The temples are carved with scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, and many began as Hindu shrines before becoming Buddhist. Siem Reap is a relaxed small town with good hotels and several Indian restaurants, while the capital, Phnom Penh, adds a royal palace on the riverfront.
Three or four days in Siem Reap covers the main temples at an unhurried pace, with early starts to beat the heat. Cambodia combines naturally with Vietnam or Thailand, and we arrange knowledgeable local guides, air-conditioned transport and your temple passes.
Things to see
Top attractions in Cambodia
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Culture & heritage
Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom
Siem Reap
The temple at the centre of the walled city of Angkor Thom, crowded with towers carved with serene, smiling faces.
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Culture & heritage
Ta Prohm
Siem Reap
A Buddhist monastery left in the embrace of the jungle, its galleries gripped by the roots of giant silk-cotton and strangler fig trees.
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Culture & heritage
Banteay Srei
Siem Reap
A small tenth-century Shiva temple in rose-pink sandstone, carved with some of the most intricate decoration at Angkor.
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Cruise & water
Tonle Sap Floating Villages
Tonle Sap
A boat trip from Siem Reap to the stilt-house villages and flooded forest on the edge of South-East Asia’s largest freshwater lake.
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Culture & heritage
Royal Palace, Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
The gold-roofed residence of Cambodia’s king beside the Mekong, with its Throne Hall and the treasured Buddhas of the Silver Pagoda.
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Planning a trip to Cambodia
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. Indian passport holders can apply online for a Cambodia e-Visa before travel, and visas on arrival are also issued at the main airports. We recommend the e-Visa and help you apply.
How many days do we need for Angkor?
Two full days covers Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom with the Bayon, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei comfortably. A third day lets you add the Tonle Sap, a sunset viewpoint and some quieter temples.
What should we wear to the temples?
Shoulders and knees must be covered at Angkor Wat’s upper level and at the Royal Palace, so light trousers or long skirts with T-shirts are ideal. Bring comfortable shoes for steep, uneven steps, plus a hat and water.
Can we combine Cambodia with another country?
Yes. Siem Reap pairs well with Vietnam, via Ho Chi Minh City, or with Bangkok, and either makes an easy two-country trip of 8–10 days.
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