• Koh Ker Temple - Koh Ker is a 10th-century temple complex nestled in the northern Cambodian jungle. Once the capital of the Khmer Empire, this site is now secluded and densely forested. The main attraction, Koh Ker Temple, is a seven-tiered stepped pyramid. The large rectangular reservoir, Rahal Baray, provided water to the complex. Prasat Krahom, or “red temple,” is renowned for its sandstone carvings, while Prasat Pram is enveloped by strangler figs. Visitors can explore more temples, as some are not listed on Tripadvisor. These include Prasat Pram, Prasat Neang Khmau, Prasat Chrap, Prasat Linga, Prasat Chen, Prasat Balang, Prasat Khna, Prasat Damrei, Prasat Chamres, Prasat Banteay Pichen, Prasat Krachap, Prasat Angdong Kuk, Prasat Thneng, Prasat Trapang, Prasat Dar Tong, Prasat Kok Sokum, Prasat Chhin, Prasat Lohoung, Prasat Kraham, Prasat Dei Chnang, and Prasat Thom, also known as the Khmer Pyramid Temple.

• Prasat Pram - The southernmost sanctuary of this group is Prasat Pram, located on the west side of the road. A short path, 300 meters (328 yards) long, leads to the monument. It features five towers or prasats (pram = five). Three brick towers are aligned on the same platform, facing east, with the central one slightly taller. Each prasat once housed a lingam, and the intricately carved lintels have been looted. Two prasats, facing west, stand in front of the platform. One is constructed of brick with diamond-shaped holes in the upper section, indicating its use as a fire sanctuary, a significant aspect of Khmer king rituals.

• Prasat Neang Khmao - Prasat Neang Khmao is a large square temple made of laterite on a sandstone base, encircled by a laterite wall. It features several false levels that decrease in size towards the top, with accent pieces and a “mini prasat” decorative element at each corner. The sandstone base still retains traces of exquisite decorative carvings. It is among the best-preserved temples.

• Koh Ker Temple - Prasat Banteay Pichean is a seldom-visited ancient temple within the Koh Ker complex in Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia. It dates back to the 10th century, during King Jayavarman IV’s reign.

• Koh Ker Temple - Prasat Chrap is a 10th-century Khmer temple complex in Koh Ker, Cambodia, featuring three large, partially ruined laterite towers in a row within a laterite enclosure wall. It also includes two smaller brick structures, possibly libraries or earlier shrines, opposite the main towers.

• Koh Ker Temple - Prasat Linga is a temple that houses a massive linga, a symbolic pillar representing the Hindu god Shiva. These temples, often found at sites like Koh Ker, feature a large, monolithic stone linga (often 2 meters high) on a yoni pedestal (the female symbol). Many of these temples, likely unfinished or missing perishable roofs, were designed so that rainwater could flow over the linga, collecting in a ceremonial tank below.

• Pick Up & Drop Off
• Air Conditioned Vehicle
• Cold Drinking Water
• Lunch
• English Speaking Tour Guide
• Mountain Bike & Helmet

• Entrance fees

Cycling at Koh Ker offers a distinctive experience by blending a ride on a paved road through genuine Cambodian countryside with the thrill of unpaved trails leading into the jungle temple complex. This route takes cyclists to a less-frequented, enigmatic site featuring Cambodia’s only climbable pyramid temple, Prasat Thom, which provides sweeping views of the jungle. The journey is enriched by the contrast between the modern, smooth beginning and the rustic, adventurous final approach to the ancient, jungle-covered ruins.

Combination of paved and unpaved roads: The ride begins on a paved road through the rural province, ensuring a smooth journey through villages, and shifts to more rugged, unpaved paths as cyclists enter the jungle temple area.
Off-the-beaten-path experience: Unlike more popular destinations, Koh Ker is less crowded, offering a serene and mysterious ambiance.

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