Angkor Wat Travel Guide 🇰🇭
Everything you need to know before visiting Angkor — temples, tickets, budget & itinerary
🌤 Live Weather — Siem Reap
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📌 Quick Facts
Country Cambodia
Nearest City Siem Reap
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) / USD
Language Khmer
Time Zone ICT (GMT+7)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa on Arrival eVisa Available 30 Days Stay- Indian citizens get Cambodia visa on arrival or eVisa
- Passport validity: 6+ months
- Angkor Pass required to enter temples
Angkor Pass is separate from Cambodia visa.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Nov–Feb Best weather
Mar–May Very hot
Jun–Oct Monsoon season
Sunrise Best temple views
💰 Average Trip Budget (Per Day)
- 🎒 Budget: $25–35 | ₹2,100–2,900 | KHR 100k–140k
- 🏨 Mid-range: $45–70 | ₹3,700–5,800 | KHR 180k–280k
- 👑 Luxury: $120+ | ₹10,000+ | KHR 480k+
Angkor Pass costs extra (1, 3 or 7-day options).
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Ta Prohm Banteay Srei Phnom Bakheng🚲 Transport & Getting Around
- Tuk-tuks most common
- Bicycles for temples
- Private taxi for long routes
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Smart, Cellcard, Metfone
- Tourist SIMs at airport
- 4G coverage in Siem Reap
💵 Money & Payments
- USD widely accepted
- Riel used for small change
- ATMs easily available
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Amok curry
- Lok Lak
- Khmer BBQ
- Tropical fruits
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Khmer New Year – April
- Water Festival – Nov
- Pchum Ben – Ancestor festival
🛡 Safety & Tips
- Very safe for tourists
- Stay hydrated
- Beware of temple scammers
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Dress modestly at temples
- No climbing restricted ruins
- Respect monks
🎒 What to Pack
- Light cotton clothes
- Sunscreen & hat
- Comfortable walking shoes
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot & humid climate
- Dry winters, wet summers
- High UV index
🧳 Suggested 3-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 – Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom
- Day 2 – Ta Prohm & Bayon
- Day 3 – Banteay Srei & sunset
❓ Angkor Wat Travel FAQs
Is Angkor cheap for Indians?
Yes, Siem Reap is very affordable. Biggest cost is Angkor Pass.
How many days are enough?
2–3 days are ideal to explore Angkor temples.
Is Angkor Wat safe?
Yes, it is safe and well-managed for tourists.
Do Indians need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes, Indians need a Cambodia visa, available on arrival or eVisa.