Holiday Destination: Angkor Wat

It's Located in Siem Reap city of Cambodia.

Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. As the best preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture the temple mountain and the later galleried temple, based on early Dravidian Architecture, with key features such as the Jagati. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu mythology within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs, and for the numerous devatas adorning its walls.

Climate Of Siem Reap City

Summer 32.7 °C (90.9 °F), Winter 19.7 °C (67.5 °F)

Tourist Season

November and March is the best for visiting Siem Reap.

General Information Of Siem Reap

• Land Area: 1,299 sq mi (2,674 km2)
• Population: 1 Lakh.
• Capital City: Siem Reap.
• Language: Khmer and English.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal in or Near by

Bus Station

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Karavansara Retreat and Residences

#25st, Acha Sva Road
Siem Reap, Cambodia

Airport

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport: For International flights.

Railway Stations

Siem Reap Airport railway station

Aeropuerto de Siem Reap
El Prat de Llobregat
Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap Estació de França (Siem Reap França Railway Station)

Avinguda del Marquès de l'Argentera
Siem Reap, Cambodia

Apartments Siem Reap Station

Carrer de Fernández Duró, 3
Siem Reap, Cambodia