Cave and Caverns
There are many caves in and around Kampt and kep-both natural and
engineered. A one million-year old roof-collapse at a cavern next to
ated a breath-taking open-air hidden oasis and is only accessible
throught a narrow cave tunnel. Head out on Road 33 toward Phnom Penh and
turn Left just after Kampong Trach town before you read the small
concrete bridge (30km from Kep). 4km back on the left before Kampong
Trach is Phnom Salei. 326 step to take you to the top, but they are
worth if for the unparalleled views of the countryside. Phnom Sorsir (or
white elephant cave) has serveral caves to explore, with a path winding
its way up to the hill-top stupa and lovely views of Bokor mountain. From Kep city, turn right at the sign-posted wat archway 1.5km from the white horse toward Kampot. From Kampot, turn left 1.5km before the white horse.From Kep city, turn right at the sign-posted wat archway 1.5km from the white horse toward Kampot. From Kampot, turn left 1.5km before the white horse. Further up the road (8km from the white horse toward Kampot) is Phnom
Ch'nork, with Pre-Angkorian ruins set in a limestone cave and brick
structures dating back to the 6th century ancient state of Funan. That's
like older than Muhammad. For those with thirst for more adventure,
Climbodia tours, just out of Kampot is for you. They offer caving,
rock-climbing, via ferrata and abseiling, and have over twenty climbing
routes ranging from very easy to extremely hard options for all levels
of fitness. Half or full day tour-packagee can be arranged with the
passionate and experienced operator. Visit www.climbodia.com for
details. sensible footware and torch are a must when exlporing the
region's caves, and be aware of broken stairways, low ceilings and
slippery rocks. At the more ppular spots you may be able to rent out a
flash-light attached to chatty young guide or three who will helpfully
oint oit the internal cave formations' resemblance to anything from
turtles to tea-pots. A small donation will suffic.
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