Bokor Mountain is known as a health resort, was discovered in 1917 by a geologist in charge of a geophysical research mission on Elephant Mountain next to Kampot province. Be immersed in a refreshing atmosphere and spectacular view of the resort. The resort captures the hearts of many tourists to come and visit.
Bokor Mountain is Kampot’s tallest mountain, renowned as a tourist destination and an ideal location for an exclusive and luxurious living.
“Bokor Mountain combines the advantages of both seaside and mountain alongside by stimulating effect of its saline humidity and freshness of its germ-free air, enable blood regeneration, and regain strength and health which make Bokor Mountain a suitable to persons weakened by living in a tropical climate. The effect of this double treatment is quickly sensible, through increasing appetite, by a better blood-flow. Especially children feel, after some days in the resort a mostly appreciable change in their general condition.
In any season, travelers ascending to Bokor get a feeling of intense well-being: fatigue due to lowland heat disappears, breathing is easier, and vital power seems to increase. No more breathlessness, no more perspiration, and for persons who was fatigue of walking in town, then cheerfully wander on the plateau.”
Author/Source: Dr. Vallet, Director of Cambodia’s Health Service, 1925
Bokor Mountain boasts the unrivalled atmosphere and environment for both activities and serenity. Bokor Meditation Areas are lying amidst the jungle. Increase your energy, improve your health and gain luck and happiness through visiting Bokor power spots.
Popokvil is one of the best sites to visit in Bokor as most of the time the mists do whorl just above the waterfalls. The best time to visit is during the rainy season (May to October) when the waterfalls are at their most beautiful.
Resort and recreation areas spread over an area of 354 hectares of development project.
Thansur Sokha Hotel is the first project and the only mountain resort in the Mekong Sub Region that offers 564 guest rooms, dining areas, meeting venues, casino and other entertainments.
Le Bokor Palace is a French colonial hotel built and opened in 1925. Due to weather conditions, the hotel has deteriorated and is currently being restored its original style, enabling guests to experience the elegance and luxury. The hotel will be the first colonial architecture to be listed in the National Museum of Cambodia.
One of the main features of the master plan on Bokor Mountain is the waterfall and the lake which captivates visitors with its natural beauty.
