Rolous Group Tour

                     Roulous group Tour TukTuk $17

                         25$ include kompongphluk 

                Car 25$/ 35 $ included kompongphluk 

Bakong Temple     

The Roluos Group consists of three main temples: Bakong, Preah Ko, and Lolei. These temples date back to the late 9th century and were part of Hariharalaya, the first capital of the Khmer Empire before Angkor.


1. Bakong – The First Temple-Mountain

• Time Needed: ~1 hour.

• Opening Hours: 6:00AM – 6:30 PM.

• Highlights:

• The earliest pyramid-style temple in Cambodia, built in 881 AD.

• Surrounded by a large moat, symbolizing Mount Meru.

• Stone carvings and sandstone towers with detailed bas-reliefs.


2. Preah Ko – “The Sacred Bull”

• Time Needed: ~30–45 minutes.

• Opening Hours: 6:00AM – 6:30 PM.

• Highlights:

• Built in 879 AD and dedicated to the ancestors of King Indravarman I.

• Features six brick towers with elaborate carvings.

• Three statues of Nandi (Shiva’s bull) in front of the temple.


3. Lolei – The Island Temple

• Time Needed: ~30 minutes.

• Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM.

• Highlights:

• Built in 893 AD, originally on an artificial island in the Indratataka Baray (now dry).

• Four brick towers with Sanskrit inscriptions.

• A modern Buddhist monastery now stands next to the ancient ruins.


Suggested Itinerary for Visiting Roluos Group


8:00 AM – Depart from Siem Reap (~15 km, ~30 min by tuk-tuk).

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Explore Bakong.

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM – Visit Preah Ko.

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM – Visit Lolei.

11:00 AM – Return to Siem Reap or explore more nearby sites. Would you like to visit sunset at Kompong phluk (Floating village) include your Roluos group Tour..? 


Additional Tips

• Entrance Fee: Included in the Angkor Pass.

• Best Time to Visit: Morning or late afternoon for cooler weather.

• What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, and a camera for the ancient carvings.



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