Famous Bokor Mountain and many histories of former Khmer kings

Royal Palace of His Majesty King Sisowath Monivong Preah Khattay Koth, Monivong National Park (Bokor Mountain), place of death.
If we talk about Bokor Mountain in Kampot province, there is a lot of history with the former Khmer King, His Majesty King Sovath Monivong or Luang Khattiyakot, the great patriarch of our King today.  King Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, is highly revered.

Bokor Mountain in the past was certainly one of the heavens of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the property of the land of Sovannaphum, where King Sisowath Monivong stayed to rest until his death due to illness.  Caught and small-minded that Thailand at that time always invaded again and again, invaded and conquered the territory of Cambodia with the support of Japan.

Royal Palace of His Majesty King Sisowath Monivong
Historically, in 1939, World War II broke out.  Siam, in dispute with France, gained the support of Japan and eventually suppressed France, recapturing Battambang province and the territory between the Dangrek Mountains and the Grad Line.  15th.
 
 Due to the abuse of the Siamese, the King's health deteriorated rapidly and King Serey Sovath Monivong died on the night of April 24, 1941 in Bokor at the age of 66, reigning in Kampuchea  For 14 years.

Before he died, he refused to eat anything, and all the royal family were not allowed to bow down to him, because the door of the palace was closed until he died.  He died at once.
Catholic church on Bokor  mountain  was build in 1920

Bokor Mountain is one of the most beautiful national parks in Cambodia. The National Park was built in the early 1900s, as the thousand metre elevation provided a beautiful weather for a French colonial hill station. the road to the top was built by prisoners, many of which died during construction. located about 42 km from Kampot province for more than an hour.The hotel established in 1925, named the Bokor Palace Hotel and a casino, church, school, post office,houses and royal residence were al supported by a 200 strong population.The group of  wealthy French would hold lavish parties and the Chinese would gamble, some of whom would jump off the casino garden terrace at the edge of the cliff after having lost their loot.


Bokor was established in 1993 and covers 1,423.17 km². The located in the Dâmrei Mountains, forming the southeastern parts of the Cardamom Mountains.It's designated as an ASEAN Heritage Park. You can drive your bicycle, bike or car up to the top by your own.Throughout the year, it is possible to arrange a trekking tour to the top.

Old Casino
When there are national and universal festivals guests are able to rent rooms in the splendid new Thansur Resort. They won’t come too cheap.

The Bokor park is home of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, gibbons and rare birds. On a sunny day, and Beautiful in the early morning, a spectacular view of the Gulf of Thailand awaits; a grand panorama.
Treks into to jungle can also be arranged with the rangers.
Bokor Mountain is 1,075 meters high with cool weather all year round and spectacular scenery.  The large trees that provide shade, the forest, the mountains, the rocks, the Kiri ancestry, which has a lot of amphibians and birds, should attract the attention of tourists.  Upon reaching the top of the mountain, tourists can see Kampot, Kep beach, Sihanoukville and the clear blue sea.  In addition, visitors can visit historical buildings, Wat Sampov Pram, waterfalls, 500 rice fields, forest scenery, including a new casino and swimming at Pok Vil Waterfall.You only see this beautiful waterfall in the Raining season. If you plan to visit Cambodia soon, you need to note Bokor Mountain in your travel list.
Comfortable dining, stargazing and standard accommodation at Thansur Bokor Hotel are something you will never forget.