Banteay Srei
Angkor






The small complex of Banteay Srei has been compared to Indian temples and every wall depicts special carvings, included Vishnu and Shiva.

This Shiva Temple is impressive because the place is built of red/pink sandstone. And you`ll also be impressed of its detailed carvings and bas-reliefs. You can see reliefs of Hindu myths on the walls and lintels.

An example of this, is a scene from the Indian epic, Ramayana. It shows how the demon king Rawana tries to kidnap princess Sita.

The site has another look to it because of the red sandstone -- the atmosphere feels kind of... warmer.

But let me tell you something...

It`s a shame though how much a beautiful place can get "ruined" by too much people walking around, filling every corner of the area.

When I arrived at Banteay Srei, I thought I was at Angkor Wat again. There was SO much people outside and inside the area, and it took ages to get in!

Even when I got inside, it was packed. I had to walk behind a large crowd the first 50 metres in turtle speed. In addition to this, the big tourist buses, minibuses, Tuk-Tuks were parked outside, and took a lot of space. I got claustrophobic, even though I`m used to crowded places!

Is Banteay Srei still worth the visit?

Yes, it`s still one of the places you have to see. The place is just picture-perfect and has deserved its reputation as one of the most popular temple sites in Angkor.

Interested?

How do you get there?

Easy!

Ask the Tuk-Tuk to take you there. I remember that we had to drive for a while from Ta Prohm, before I got there (about 30 minutes).

Where can I grab some food or buy a souvenir inside the park?

Click here to find out!

So, where do you go next?

If you`re interested in reading about Ta Prohm, click here.

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