Phnom Penh Tour Packages

5 Places To Visit In Phnom Penh

1. Royal Palace of Cambodia

The residence of the Royals, The Royal Palace is one of the main attractions in Phnom Penh. Situated near the riverfront, the palace has a classic Khmer roof and lavish decoration which is divided into 4 main structures - the Silver pagoda, the Khemarin Palace, the Throne Hal,l and the Inner court. The Inner hall and the Silver Pagoda are the two most popular ones.

2. The National Museum of Cambodia

This place is home to Colombia’s premier collection of cultural history, largest architectural and historical museum. This National Museum of Cambodia has especially featured the collection of art of the nation’s largest ethnic group, the Khmer and some statuary pieces of Buddhist and Hindu religion.

3. Sisowath Quay

Situated beside the Mekong River and abutted by the Royal Palace, the Sisowath Quay is an important commercial place in Phnom Penh and is home to the great colonial-style buildings and Embassies. This place is also one of the best places to watch the boat race and the new year celebration of the Buddhist new year.

4. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Once the most horrifying prison of Combodia, the Tuol Sleng prison is converted to a museum in 1979. In 1975 Khmer Rouge Regime built this prison. This historical museum is a token of memorializing the actions of the Khmer Rouge Regime and take you through the past of Cambodia.

5. Wat Ounalom

This place is a great place for Buddha followers and a Buddhist pilgrimage. Wat Ounalom is the headquarter of Buddhists in Cambodia as well as the home of the head of the community and monks.

Why This Destination?

With the black past of losing the great wise leaders at once to the beautiful architecture like The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh is one of the great destinations in Cambodia. This ‘pearl city of Asia’ is not modernized as its neighbors with the best level of old taste and great food options and shopping stop.

How to Reach

Phnom Penh is one of the biggest cities in Cambodia, thus it is well connected to all the parts of the world. The best routes are discussed below

By Air

Phnom Penh is the major airport in the city as well as in Cambodia. There are no direct flights between India and Phnom Penh but popular airlines like Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Silk Air, AirAsia operate in this route. There are daily flights to Phnom Penh from Singapore, Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City.

By Road

India and Cambodia are well connected by road. A road journey to Phnom Phen is a thrilling journey but this type of traveling is expensive and inconvenient. But if you really want to enjoy a road journey, you can fly to Bangkok or Siem Reap and book a cab to Phnom Phen.

Best Time To Visit

Summer in Phnom Phen

Summer in Phnom Phen is extremely hot and exhausting. The hot season lasts between the month of March to June and perfects as beach weather but as the weather is really humid it is not a good time to plan a Phnom Penh trip.

Monsoon in Phnom Phen

Between the months of May to October is the rainy season, the rain can happen almost every day and anytime. If you are a rain lover you can definitely check-in in this season. The weather is generally cool and less crowded.

Winter in Phnom Penh

Between the months of November to February, the winter season is the best season to plan a Phnom Penh trip. The temperature is moderate, perfect for a beach party or hiking. In this time the place attracts most tourists. This time of the year is a little expensive.