Cambodia forum
Banteay Srei, miss or not? (angkor itinerary)
Have questions? Jump to our menu of forum quicklinks
Add your reply
You need to be logged in to add a reply.
Not a member? you can join here.
| Possibly related discussions | Replies | Views | Latest reply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angkor pass required for Banteay Srei / Beng Melea / Kbal Spean? ... By misterwoods on 17 Jun 2009 | 10 | 3220 | 4 Oct 2011 |
kattkaa
Joined Travelfish
24th April, 2012
Posts 6
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Hi everyone,
I have a quick question. Is Banteay Srei not to be missed or can I omit it and not feel like I've missed something great?
If yes, is it possible to do the Big Circuit and Banteay Srei in one day?
We have 3 & 1/2 days in SR, one at the main temples, one cycling to Bang Mealea and one for a trip to the lake (possibly Kompong Phluk). I know there is a tour that includes Beng Mealea and Banteay S - that is the one we were originally going for - but I would so love to do a bit more biking in that area before leaving to PP and flying home.
Any opinions / advice would be so much appreciated.
Best,
K
#1 Posted: 30/5/2012 - 20:19
Nokka
Joined Travelfish
6th April, 2009
Location United Kingdom
Posts 256
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
I loved Banteay Sre; it is quite different from any of the other temples. It is quite a small complex with extremely intricate and beautiful carving work. We enjoyed the longish tuktuk journey out there, through a very rural area - lovely in the early morning cool. We combined it with a visit to the landmine museum which is reasonably close, also very good.
Is it worth it ? Difficult to say for you with your timescales and other priorities, but I'm certainly glad we went. I'd say it's possible to do all that, if up and away early, in a morning.
#2 Posted: 31/5/2012 - 02:21
Advertisement
immi
Joined Travelfish
14th September, 2008
Posts 6
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Both Beng Mealea and Banteay Srey are beautiful by their own means.
To me BS is the most beautiful of all temples in SR. It is quite small, but the deep carving is making the difference.
BM is a bit far off, but well worth a visit. Very much like Ta Phrom, but very few people.
If you have time go and visit them both!
#3 Posted: 31/5/2012 - 07:13
kattkaa
Joined Travelfish
24th April, 2012
Posts 6
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
So do you guys think it would be possible to do BS and the large circuit (maybe not every every temple on it) in one day by a remork?
#4 Posted: 31/5/2012 - 07:33
exacto
Joined Travelfish
12th February, 2006
Location United States
Posts 2046
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
I agree with Nokka that Banteay Srei is different than other spots. Small, with exceptionally detailed carvings and an unusual color (pink?) stone. As much as I like the temple complex out there, I also think the best part is the ride out past the rice fields.
Personally, I don't think you can do the large circuit and Banteay Srei in one day without seriously rushing. I'd either try to get out to Banteay Srei early in the morning on one day and make a half day out of it, or not go at all and do something else with the time. Cheers.
#5 Posted: 31/5/2012 - 09:15
sankeegan
Joined Travelfish
26th May, 2012
Posts 2
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
likewise to the other contributors, I loved Banteay Srei, you have to see Angkor Wat, but after that I think BS is a defo on the must see list. I think its about 20km out of Siem Reap so its a half day for sure but an early start and you can come back and see other temples within the big or small circuit after.
#6 Posted: 31/5/2012 - 10:35
Nisseyaklom
Joined Travelfish
2nd December, 2007
Posts 24
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Banteay Srei is the most beautiful of them all, skip the lake instead, biggest tourist trap in Cambo
#7 Posted: 5/6/2012 - 04:16
Vickyjin
Joined Travelfish
15th April, 2012
Posts 15
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Please don't miss Banteay Srei, it's the best one after Angkor Wat and Bayon.I loved it so much.
#8 Posted: 12/6/2012 - 14:06
Rasheeed
Joined Travelfish
4th November, 2010
Location Cambodia
Posts 306
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
Was at Banteay Srei a couple days ago. An afterthought on the Kbal Spean route. Hadn't been there in a couple years. Amazing. Go.
#9 Posted: 26/6/2012 - 03:24
Rasheeed's social networks[Twitter]
------------------------------
From Phnom Penh, Head North!
kattkaa
Joined Travelfish
24th April, 2012
Posts 6
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Thanks for all your replies guys.
We did go and it was beautiful - definitely a not-to-miss-temple.
My favorite is Beng Mealea tho (too bad you can't climb on your own).
#10 Posted: 26/6/2012 - 08:17
Advertisement