Sunday, January 13, 2019

Tonle Bati - Cambodia


Tonle Bati

Tonle Bati is a beautiful and a picturesque lake adorning Takeo, which is around 30km from Phnom Penh. It happens to a very popular day trip destination and a picnic spot amongst the locals.

What can you find there?
Ø  This little lake is a paradise for many. One can watch and absorb nature in it’s purest form
Ø  Local people are also seen fishing here
Ø  Locals spend their weekend with friends and family at this lovely locale, which also happens to be a favourite picnic spot.
Ø  The remains of the bomb used in the 11th century by Pol Pot during the Khmer reign still reminisce one of the horrific days.
Ø  There is an array of shacks selling local delicacies and snacks like snails, roasted rats and many more.

How to get to Tonle Bati
Buses travelling to Takeo will drop by at Tonle Bati. Private cars or cabs can be booked to commute to Tonle Bati.

More information about Tonle Bati
Ø   Ta Prohm of Bati, which is very close to Tonle Bati house the very famous Jayaprabuddhamanthana statues of Buddha, which were given shelter at this place by the Cambodian and Thai authorities during the reign of Jayavaranam VII.
Ø  20 minutes from Tonle Bati is also another historic temple, the Phnom Chisor which is situated on the tip of the mountain and one has to scale 45o steps before reaching the place of worship.
Ø  Beware of the children who might just horde you to buy flowers and incense for prayer.



                              







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