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Phnom Kulen, or Kulen Mountain as it is better known to most visitors to Siem Reap, is around 60km from town and about 20km from Banteay Srei. It is considered by the Khmers to be the most sacred mountain in Cambodia and is very popular for the local Cambodian tourists, especially on weekends. Kulen Mountain is best known for its waterfall and pools below, which attracts many visitors. In the pools below you can also see a number of carvings of lingas, although the carvings are not in as good condition as the ones at Kbal Spean. The road up the mountain is a steep climb and it winds its way through some beautiful jungle scenery before reaching the summit after about 45 minutes. A visit to Kulen Mountain will take most of the day, so it will be best to start early in the morning. Getting to Kulen Mountain needs to be done in a taxi or mini bus, as it is not possible in a tuk tuk. It should cost between US$60 and US$80 depending on the season, although many drivers will not go in the wet season if the road up the hill is not so good. Entrance to Kulen Mountain is US$20 per person and you must start your approach up the mountain no later then 3:00pm.
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