Phnom Krom

ភ្នំក្រោម

Three ruined towers on the hill at the north end of the Tonle Sap, dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.

Quick facts

Pass Type: Angkor Pass ($37-$72)
Entry Fee USD: Included
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Commissioning King: Yasovarman I
Century Built: Early 10th Century
Religion & Primary Deity: Hindu · Shiva
Circuit: Outer Temple
Distance from Siem Reap: 12 km
Best Time to Visit: Late afternoon, for the view north to the Tonle Sap

Nicknames and famous highlights

Lower MountainThree Trimurti towersView over the Tonle SapHill temple of Yasovarman I

History and architecture

Phnom Krom is one of three hill temples Yasovarman I raised around his new capital, with Phnom Bakheng and Phnom Bok. The three towers are the Trimurti: Shiva in the center, Vishnu and Brahma on either side. The date is about 900. The hill guards the point where the Siem Reap River meets the Tonle Sap, so the view is the lake and the floating villages rather than Angkor Wat. It is covered by the Angkor Pass. The stair from the parking area is the whole workout.

How to get to Phnom Krom

No origin routes are published yet. See every temple in Siem Reap.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to visit Phnom Krom?

Phnom Krom is covered by Angkor Pass ($37-$72) and has no extra per-temple fee in this directory.

What are the opening hours of Phnom Krom?

Phnom Krom is listed as open 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Best time to visit: Late afternoon, for the view north to the Tonle Sap.

Who built Phnom Krom?

Commissioned under Yasovarman I, Early 10th Century, c. 900, dedicated to Shiva. The religion recorded here is Hindu.

What is Phnom Krom known for?

Also called Lower Mountain. Known for Three Trimurti towers, View over the Tonle Sap, Hill temple of Yasovarman I

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