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Phnom Kulen Waterfall

The Phnom Kulen mountain range is located 30 km northwards from Angkor Wat. Its name means "mountain of the Lychee” . There is a sacred hilltop site on top of the range.

Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage.

Phnom Kulen WaterfallIt also has a major symbolic importance for Cambodians as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 804 CE. Jayavarman II initiated the cult of the king, a linga cult, in what is dated as 804 CE and declaring his independence from Java of whom the Khmer had been a vassalage state (whether this is actually "Java" 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).

The site is known for its carvings representing fertility and its waters which hold special significance to Hindus. Just 5 cm under the water's surface over 1000 small carvings are etched into the sandstone riverbed. The waters are regarded as holy, given that Jayavarman II chose to bathe in the river, and had the river diverted so that the stone bed could be carved. Carvings include a stone representation of the Hindu god Vishnu laying on his serpent Ananta, with his wife Lakshmi at his feet.  A lotus flower protrudes from his navel bearing the god Brahma. The river then ends with a waterfall and a pool.

Near these mountains is Preah Ang Thom, a 16th century Buddhist monastery notable for the giant reclining Buddha, the country's largest.

The Samré tribe was formerly living at the edge of Phnom Kulen, quarrying sandstone and transporting it to the royal sites.

The Khmer Rouge used the location as a final stronghold as their regime came to an end in 1979.

Tour by Car & Van (Over4 Persons)

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You must to buy Ticket for Kulen Mountain and they will charge you 20$ per person but we can help you to spend only 18$ per person.. Please Mention when you book us if you need our helps !!

>> Price Including: 

- Tours mentioned in the itinerary by Private vehicle 
- Free pure drinking water during your visit 
- All taxes included
- All the services mentioned in the itinerary

>> Price Excluded:

- Personal Spending
- Accommodation
- Driver's Tips

- Ticket of Kulen Mountain only 18 $

Phnom Kulen Gateway
Phnom Kulen Waterfall
Phnom Kulen Pond
Phnom Kulen Stone Traveler

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