Kirirom National Park

Preah Soramrit Kosamak Kirirom National Park is on Kirirom Mountain, in Oamrei Phong village, Kirirom commune, Phnom Sruoch district, about 117 kilometers southwest of Phnom Penh. The mountain is 700 meters high. A natural site, it once was Preah Kosamak town. This well conserved park, abundant in fresh air, has waterfalls and is full of tall pine trees and orchid flowers.

There are not many types of larger wildlife in evidence on Kirirom, but it is an ideal spot to glimpse some of the country’s unique bird life and birdwatchers even come from overseas to visit. The national park is more interesting during or just after the rainy season, not that many fires on the ground and waterfalls having well water.

WHAT TO DO IN KIRIROM NATIONAL PARK:

Wild Life:Asian Elephant, Deer, Wild Ox Gaur, Wild Ox Banteng, Leopard, Spotted Linsang, Pileated Gibbon and TigerAdventure:Bird Watching, Hiking, Ox-cart Riding, Picnicking, Trekking. Bathing at the stream, Fishing, Canoeing, Horse Riding and Boating

WHERE IS KIRIROM NATIONAL PARK:

Region:Located about 45km north-west of Phnom Penh, in the eastern foothills of the Cardomon Mountains, and in Kompong Speu province. The Kompong Som to Phnom Penh road forms part of the southern boundary.Location:Phnom Sruoch District, Kampong Speu and Koh Kong Provinces, Cambodia

WHEN & HOW TO GET TO KIRIROM NATIONAL PARK:

Best Time to Visit:01-Nov to 30-AprGetting There:Only two hours from Phnom Penh. Kirirom is national park on the road between Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh, on route for anyone coming to Cambodia from Thailand at the Koh Kong crossing. The park, 90km south of Phnom Penh, can be reached by public transport, though with some difficulty and plenty of time. From Sihanoukville, you can get minibus or shared taxi to Trang Tro Yeung. Kirirom is national park on the road between Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh, on route for anyone coming to Cambodia from Thailand at the Koh Kong crossing.Nearest Town:Phnom PenhNearest Airport:Phnom Penh International AirportNearest Railway Station:Phnom Penh

WHERE TO STAY (LODGES/GUEST HOUSES/CAMPS/RESORTS/HOTELS):

Accommodation:There is an uncommercial and small ‘resort‘ with some rooms and restaurant near the top of the mountain, but it is often booked on weekends. At the bottom of the mountain, you can find somewhat upscale accommodations and restaurant at the Kirirom

Hillside Resort. It is beautiful place, with well-tended gardens, tennis courts, very nice cottages with air con and cable TV, Horse riding, and playground for children.

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CLIMATE & WEATHER CONDITIONS IN KIRIROM NATIONAL PARK:

Temp: c to c

Rainfall:2,000 cm

Altitude:800 m

OTHER DETAILS ABOUT KIRIROM NATIONAL PARK:

Established:1993

Area:350 sq km

Language: Khmer and English