Bokor National Park is in Cambodia.
The main attraction in Bokor National Park is the old French hill station at 1,080 m which can be visited as a day trip from Kampot or Sihanoukville.
Bokor Hill Station was built by the French in the 1920s to be used as a retreat from the heat of the plains, a pre-air conditioning strategy long-established throughout Asia.
Wild elephants and tigers.
Nice cool mountain air during the day but it can get cold at night so bring warm clothes when staying overnight.
The park has no entrance fee.
- Ruins of the Black Palace, a church, and Bokor Palace Hotel and Casino. Except for the Bokor Palace Hotel and Casino, the other buildings are occupied by families of construction workers. Thus, you are not able to go in and explore, which makes the entire trip less interesting.
- Waterfall (only in the rainy season)
- Fantastic views of the surrounding area.
There are several walking tracks ranging in duration from 2-8 hr. None of the tracks are maintained, so it is best to hire a ranger for your own safety.
There is the visit to the Popokvil Waterfalls. You can get there by car, followed by a short walk. While generally they tend not to have much water, this is remedied after monsoon rains.
You can buy fresh coconuts, soft drinks, mineral water and beers along the road.
Behind the Bokor Palace Hotel there is a stall that offers basic foods and cold drinks during the day.
Inside the ranger station, you are allowed to cook simple meals as long as you pay for the US $5 lodging. Bring your own food as the ranger store is a limited and expensive option.
The top of the hill has twice been cleared of landmines, but it is still advisable to stay on pathways.
Tigers are rare, but nevertheless avoid hiking into the bush at dusk and at night when they are most active.
Poachers hunt deep in the park. Hire a ranger when hiking in these areas.
The park is huge with many trails which are not marked or maintained. Hire a ranger if you have any doubt about your route.
- Kampot - There is only one way out: the same bad road you used going up.