• Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top Temple Private Tour
  • Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top Temple Private Tour
  • Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top Temple Private Tour
  • Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top Temple Private Tour
  • Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top Temple Private Tour

Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top Temple Private Tour

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ID: GYG1453872-2220404
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Country: Bangladesh

Duration: 1 days


Description

Discover the Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top temples on a tour from Siem Reap. Explore the history of these ancient sites, learn about their significance, and capture stunning photos.
Travel beyond the most popular temples of Angkor and explore the Banteay Chhmar Temples, located in Banteay Meanchey Province, about 20 km east of the Thai border.

Learn about the temple's history, Banteay Chhmar was built during the reign of Jayavarman VII in the late 12th or early 13th century. Discover how one of the temple's shrines once held an image of Srindrakumara rajaputra (the crown prince), probably a son of Jayavarman VII.

Hear about the long Old Khmer inscription found at the site (K.227), now on display in the National Museum, Phnom Penh, which relates how this prince or a king (samtac) was protected on two different occasions by four royal servants, all of whom lost their lives in his defense.

Continue to Banteay Top, about 5 km south of Banteay Chmar. Admire the temple's five large sanctuaries that look incredibly fragile despite their size. Although the temple doesn’t look large, satellite images show it at the center of an area 800 meters long and 500 meters wide.

Highlights

  • Explore the off-the-beaten-path Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top temples
  • Discover the history of the Banteay Chhmar Temples, built in the 12th century
  • Learn about the temple's connection to the crown prince Srindrakumara
  • Admire the five large sanctuaries of Banteay Top located south of Banteay Chhmar
  • Capture stunning photos of the temples from the sidelines

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Banteay Chhmar Temples are located about 20 km east of the Thai border.
The temples were constructed during the reign of Jayavarman VII in the late 12th or early 13th century.
The site includes a long Old Khmer inscription (K.227) now on display in the National Museum, Phnom Penh.
Banteay Top is about 5km south of Banteay Chhmar and has five large sanctuaries.
The temples are fragile and precarious, so clambering within the temple confines is not recommended.
INCLUDED
  • English tour guide
  • A/C Vehicles ( Car/Van/SUV) with driver
  • Parking fees and road tolls
  • Cool drinking waters and towels
NOT INCLUDED
  • Banteay Chhmar & Banteay Top ticket: 5USD/person
  • Meals (B / L / D)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.