The Temples of Angkor:

The Temples of Angkor

Suggested Itineraries

There are many sanctuary ruins in the Siem Reap territory. Your sanctuary schedule depends to a great extent on the amount of time you have and your level of hobby, however a few sanctuaries are 'must sees.'  Any agenda ought to incorporate the fanciful remains of Angkor Wat and the goliath countenances of Bayon. These two sanctuary ruins offer the most astounding and one of a kind illustrations of Angkorian workmanship and engineering. Out and about trek to Bayon, you will likewise see the South Gate of Angkor Thom and some other minor vestiges. As it is inside of strolling separation of Bayon, most agendas can without much of a stretch incorporate focal Angkor Thom, with its masterfully fascinating patios and huge 'sanctuary mountains,' Baphuon and Phimeanakas. Because of lighting conditions, it is best to visit Angkor Wat toward the evening, so most schedules start in the morning with the South Gate of Angkor Thom and Bayon.  As your calendar permits, manufacture whatever is left of your agenda around going by every kind of significant ruin – sanctuary mountains, for example, Pre Rup,Ta Keo, Bakong and West Mebon; level, sprawling religious edifices, for example, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan and Banteay Kdei; and remarkable landmarks, for example, Neak Pean and Srah Srang.  The Roluos Group, which contains the landmarks of an early Khmer capital, lies 12 km west of Siem Reap, outside the primary sanctuary complex. It is somewhat off the beaten path, yet offers some fine cases of ahead of schedule Angkorian craftsmanship and ought to be incorporated into a few day agendas.  Of unique note is the aesthetically lovely yet more far off temple,Banteay Srey. On the off chance that there is any method for pressing it into your schedule, it is well justified, despite all the troubl

Suggested Itineraries

Half-Day Visit

1) South Gate of Angkor Thom
2) Central Angkor Thom (Bayon, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King)
3) Ta Prohm
4) Angkor Wat
One or Two Day Visit

Day 1
Morning:
1) South Gate of Angkor Thom
2) Central Angkor Thom (Bayon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King).

(Single day visitors: Old Market area/souvenir shops in Siem Reap at lunch.)

Afternoon:
4) Ta Prohm
5) Pre Rup (optional)
6) Angkor Wat
7) Phnom Bakheng for sunset (Phnom Bakheng, long the favored sunset location for its view of the lake and Angkor Wat, in recent years has become wildly over-touristed. In an effort to protect the temple, visitor numbers at sunset are now sometimes restricted and both authorities and Heritage Organizations recommend alternative sunset spots to try to take some pressure of Phnom Bakheng. See the http://angkorsunsets.com/ for suggested alternatives.)

Traditional dance show in the evening

Day 2 Options

Option A: Banteay Srey
Morning:
1) Angkor Wat for sunrise
2) Pre Rup
3) Banteay Srey
4) Banteay Samre (optional)
5) Thommanon

Old Market area/souvenir shops in Siem Reap at lunch.

Afternoon:
6) Roluos Group (Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei)

Option B: Variety of temples
Morning:
1) Angkor Wat for sunrise
2) Preah Kahn
3) Victory Gate
4) Thommanon
5) Pre Rup (optional)
6) Prasat Kravan

Old Market area/souvenir shops in Siem Reap at lunch.

Afternoon:
7) Roluos Group (Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei)

Option C: Grand circuit
Morning:
1) Angkor Wat for sunrise
2) Preah Kahn
3) Neak Pean
4) Ta Som
5) Pre Rup (optional)
6) Prasat Kravan (optional)

Old Market area/souvenir shops in Siem Reap at lunch.

Afternoon:
Roluos Group (Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei)
Three Day Visit

Day 1
Morning:
1) South Gate of Angkor Thom
2) Central Angkor Thom (Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King).

Lunch at restaurant near Angkor Wat

Afternoon
3) Victory Gate
4) Thommanon
5) Ta Keo (short visit)
6) Ta Prohm
7) Sunset at Angkor Wat

Traditional dance show in evening

Day 2
Morning:
1) Sunrise at Angkor Wat
2) Baksei Chamkrong, Prasat Bei, Thma Bay Kaek
3) Preah Kahn
4) Neak Pean
5) Ta Som
6) Pre Rup

Visit to Old Market area in Siem Reap at lunch.

Afternoon:
7) Roluos Group (Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei)
8) Sunset at Phnom Bakheng

Day 3
Morning:
1) Banteay Srey
2) Banteay Samre
3) East Mebon

Visit to craft/silk workshop after lunch

Afternoon:
4) Prasat Kravan
5) Banteay Kdei
6) Srah Srang (optional)
7) Sunset at Angkor Wat
Of Special Interest

Sunrise: Angkor Wat, (alternative: Srah Srang)

Sunset: Phnom Bakheng, Angkor Wat

Trees growing from temple ruins: Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Ta Som

Giant carvings of faces: Bayon, the gates of Angkor Thom, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm and Preah Kahn

Notable artistry/carvings: Angkor Wat, Banteay Srey, Bayon, Bakong, Terrace of the Leper King