This has always been one of my dreams. A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. A visit to Siem Reap without going to this site is like eating the ice-cream cone without the ice-cream.
Angkor WatAngkor Wat, in translation means ancient city in the monastery. The word Angkor is derived from the Sanskrit nagara, meaning "city". And Angkor Wat is the world's largest single religious monument. Visitor numbers approach two million annually.
This is the infamous 7 headed snake called Naga & the entrance for Kings.
As told by the tour guide, the Angkor Wat is built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. It is afterall the best-preserved temple at the site, which is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation which is dedicated to God Vishnu (first in Hindu) and then later to Buddhist. Today, the Angkor Wat is a prominent feature in Cambodia's national flag.
A perfect place to film a Bollywood movie!
The highest level of the Central Tower which is closed due to safety concerns. Once, a man used to climb up and fall to his death and thus climbing up the highest tower is prohibited.
Apsara
At the 3rd level Central Hall.
It was really a good site visit. The Khmer architecture is very impressive not forgetting the many carvings that tell the story of the war. It's definitely worth a visit although it costs USD20 for a one day entrance. Go with a tour guide so that you'll know more about the Angkor Wat in its full glory.
This is the infamous 7 headed snake called Naga & the entrance for Kings.As told by the tour guide, the Angkor Wat is built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. It is afterall the best-preserved temple at the site, which is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation which is dedicated to God Vishnu (first in Hindu) and then later to Buddhist. Today, the Angkor Wat is a prominent feature in Cambodia's national flag.
A perfect place to film a Bollywood movie!There are altogether 3 levels of Angkor Wat to be explored. We were lucky because they have just opened up the 3rd level a few days ago. Proper stairs made from wood planks are installed for safety reasons and easy climbing. Be prepared to walk a lot.
The highest level of the Central Tower which is closed due to safety concerns. Once, a man used to climb up and fall to his death and thus climbing up the highest tower is prohibited.
ApsaraApsaras are celestial nymphs which are believed to be concubines of the King as well. There are a total of 1850 carvings of apsaras that adorn the walls of Angkor Wat. They all have different hairstyles and if you are observant enough, you'll find that they all have either 1 line, 2 lines, 3 lines or perhaps no line at all on their tummy area. It is there to signify whether they are married with children, single or divorced.
At the 3rd level Central Hall.It was really a good site visit. The Khmer architecture is very impressive not forgetting the many carvings that tell the story of the war. It's definitely worth a visit although it costs USD20 for a one day entrance. Go with a tour guide so that you'll know more about the Angkor Wat in its full glory.
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