Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage. It 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. Phnom Kulen …
The Cardamom Mountains : Today, the Cardamom Mountains region is the largest wilderness in mainland Southeast Asia, preserving a remarkable number of species that are endangered (and in some cases extinct) elsewhere in the world. However, without proper conservation and protection, this area and its inhabitants are now at the mercy of logging interests and poachers. The forests are home …
The lifeblood of the ancient Angkor Kingdom was the mighty Mekong River, the richest, most bio-diverse river in the world that flows from the Yunan-Tibet Plateau through China, Burma, Laos and Thailand to Cambodia where, during the monsoon season, it backs up the Tonle Sap River creating a massive floodplain and the largest lake in south East Asia. This lake …
From Angkor Wat to remote river towns, take a journey down the Mekong and into the heart and soul of Southeast Asia. We will share with you the region’s cultural treasures and natural splendours. Explore the region’s many temples and, if you’re lucky, spot a rare Irrawaddy dolphin. Highlights Old colonial town Kratie Rare Irrrawaddy river dolphins Cycling along the …
The Cardamom Mountains: Today, the Cardamom Mountains region is the largest wilderness in mainland Southeast Asia, preserving a remarkable number of species that are endangered (and in some cases extinct) elsewhere in the world. However, without proper conservation and protection, this area and its inhabitants are now at the mercy of logging interests and poachers. The forests are home to …
