Sunday, March 29, 2015

Tips for Visiting Angkor Wat

Visiting Cambodia may also mean visiting Angkor Wat. Tourists who visit Cambodia never come back without visiting Angkor Wat. It is the most attractive tourist destination of Cambodia which attracts thousands of tourists every year from every corner of the world. After visiting Angkor Wat you will get to know that there are many places to visit in Angkor Wat but the best attractions are the temples.

Best time for visiting Angkor Wat


Dawn_at_the_temple_Ankor_Wat_at_sunrise,_Siem_Reap,_CambodiaImage Source:wikimedia

The best time for visiting Angkor Wat temples is during the sunrise or during the sunset. This is because during these times the natural light gives the temples a totally different look which is mesmerizing. If you buy the pass for visiting Angkor Wat for $20 you will be able to visit as many times a day you want. So you can wake up early morning and visit the temples during sunrise. When the sun rises you can come back to your hotel and take rest. When the sun sets again you can again go for visiting Angkor Wat temples. In this way you can also avoid the scorching heat of the sun.


How to travel in Angkor Wat


If you know cycling then it is a boon while you are visiting Angkor Wat. You can rent a bicycle and visit all the temples in Angkor Wat. This is the nicest way to travel in Angkor Wat. You will be able to go anywhere you want independently. But you have to be ready to face the blistering heat of the sun. When you are visiting Angkor Wat you can also take moto drops which are basically motorbikes which will drop you from one place to another. You can also take the help guides from your hotels and guesthouses where you stay in order to explore the place well.


Things to remember while visiting Angkor Wat


Angkor Wat remains hot throughout the year so you need to pack your clothes and the things that you will need accordingly. You should pack all those things that you need in your summer holidays to protect yourself from the sun like a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen lotions. You should also take with you the right kind of shoes because you may have to walk a lot and you should pack those clothes which are comfortable.

Thus visiting Angkor Wat will be a lot of fun if you can visit the place at the right time and carry with you the right things.