Major city · Cambodia
Koh Kerកោះកែ
One day is enough for the main temple complex; skip overnight unless you want a 2‑day 4WD or bike tour.
Koh Ker is a remote Khmer temple site about 120 km northeast of Siem Reap. The main pyramid and a handful of nearby sanctuaries can be explored in 2–3 hours, making a day‑trip from Siem Reap realistic. Longer stays are only needed for 4WD or motorbike tours that visit the ring‑road temples and nearby villages.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Apr–Oct (check)
- Airport
- REP
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Koh Ker117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Koh Ker, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars for hotels, tours and restaurants; riel (KHR, about 4,000 to the dollar) for change and small street purchases.Cambodia-wide
- SIM or eSIMSmart, Cellcard and Metfone sell tourist SIMs at the airports with passport registration; a week of data costs a few dollars.Cambodia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Cambodia-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or leave US$1–2 where no service charge is added.Cambodia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cambodia-wide
- SafetyMain zones are cleared of mines; main risks are snakes, malaria and climbing bans – follow local guidance.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, restaurants and at the Angkor ticket office and main temples; squat toilets with a hose or scoop on the road.Cambodia-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close for Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben; government offices close all public holidays; Angkor temples open every day.Cambodia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportREP Siem Reap International (2 h drive to Koh Ker via Hwy 6).
- Getting aroundNo public transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Siem Reap ↔ Koh Kerround‑trip, fixed$100
- Museum or sight ticketTemple entrymain complex$15
- Budget bedHidden Cambodia Koh Ker Eco Lodge, a night, per personUS$30
- Mid-range bedMorokod Koh Ker Guesthouse, a night, per personUS$55
- High-end bedMorokod Koh Ker Guesthouse, a night, per personUS$80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$45 · High US$70
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- REP Siem Reap International (2 h drive to Koh Ker via Hwy 6)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Koh Ker: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
3 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No public transport. Hire a taxi or 4WD from Siem Reap (≈ US$100 round‑trip). In dry season a regular car works; in rainy season a 4WD is required. Motorbike tours are also offered.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Koh Ker main complex
goDoor to door: ≈ 4 h total
Taxi or 4WD from Siem Reap, 2 h each way
Entry US$15, 2–3 h visit; hire guide US$140 for detailed inscriptions
Beng Mealea (combined)
goDoor to door: ≈ 5 h total
Same taxi, continue after Koh Ker
Entry US$10; adds ~90 min
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hidden Cambodia Koh Ker Eco Lodge
Eco‑lodge in a stilt house near the main temple; basic rooms, fan, shared bathroom
Morokod Koh Ker Guesthouse
Ten guest rooms with fan, cold‑water shower, electricity
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–$45 excl. bed
- Mid
- $45–$70 excl. bed
- High
- $70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hidden Cambodia Koh Ker Eco Lodge1 × 1 night × US$30 | US$30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$30 | US$30 |
| Taxi Siem Reap ↔ Koh Ker round‑trip1 × US$100 · fixed price, check with driver | US$100 |
| Guide for inscriptions1 × US$140 · optional, detailed explanations | US$140 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$30 |
| Trip total≈ US$330 per person per day, bed included | US$330 |
basic room, fan, shared bathroom
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Temple entrymain complex | $15 |
| Taxi Siem Reap ↔ Koh Kerround‑trip, fixed | $100 |
| Guide (inscriptions)optional | $140 |
| Meal at temple restaurant | $5–$8 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | $0.5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Land‑mine signs mark cleared zones; stay on the paved paths
- Small poisonous snakes – wear sturdy shoes
- Malaria risk – use long sleeves after dusk
- Climbing the pyramid is forbidden
- No shops on site – bring water
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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Koh Kerកោះកែ
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My bed tonight
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ទៅទីនេះ, សូមTo this place, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
US Embassy in Phnom Penh; consulate in Siem Reap (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Siem Reap → Koh Ker (round‑trip): about $100, fixed price (check with driver)
- Temple entry: $15 per person
Say or show
- ប៉ុន្មាន? — How much? (bon man?)
- បង្គន់នៅឯណា? — Where is the toilet? (bong knong nov aena?)
- ខ្ញុំត្រូវការទឹក — I need water (khnhom trow kar tek)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Koh Ker. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Apr–Oct (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add 4WD rental for rainy season (US$30‑40 extra)
- Include motorbike tour for ring‑road temples (US$25‑35)
- Overnight stay at eco‑lodge (≈ US$30 per night)
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