Phnom Krom: Sunsets Over the Great Lake
Phnom Krom: Sunsets Over the Great Lake Rising 140 meters above the Cambodian plains, Phnom Krom is a rocky hill crowned with an ancient temple and blessed with one of the most spectacular panoramic views in the province. It is the best alternative to the crowded Phnom Bakheng for a peaceful sunset. 📍 Location 12 km Southwest of Siem Reap. 🌅 Best For Sunset views over the Tonle Sap. 🎟️ TICKET REQUIRED Must have an Angkor Pass! A Royal Hilltop Prasat Phnom Krom was built in the 9th century by King Yasovarman I. It is one of three hilltop temples he constructed (the others are Bakheng and Phnom Bok), each dedicated to the Hindu Trinity of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. The Legend: Local folklore says the monkey general Hanuman exposed this mountain while moving rocks to build a bridge to Lanka in the Ramayana epic. He dropped a massive stone here, creating Phnom Krom! The Experience 🥾 The Climb You can drive a motorbike or take a tuk-tuk most of the way up the paved road. From the parking area, it is a …