Experience Mondulkiri: Elephant Trekking

by: Nou Pichdalice

An elephant ride is something that cannot be forgotten and will stay in the memory of tourists who have visited waterfalls and rain forests. One can find Elephant Trekking in different places across Cambodia specifically in Mondulkiri – Cambodia’s top trekking destination site.

Mondulkiri is located in the northeastern of Cambodia about 543km from Phnom Penh. One can reach Mondulkiri safely by bus. Mondulkiri is considered the biggest province in Cambodia; however the density is very low. It is full of natural resources; forests with huge trees, many of which have survived for more than a hundred years. Mineral such as gold and gems can also be found in this province.

Tourists consider the place as breathtakingly beautiful due to its the rich culture and natural beauty one can see and experience while traversing the land. One can still find indigenous people whose culture is still very much alive. These are the tribes who make Mondulkiri a unique province in Cambodia worth everyone’s visit. The place boasts of interesting activities like elephant ride, while trekking the rain forest where you can see and experience the green wild thick forest or unwind at Busra waterfall. Mondulkiri offers every visitor a chance to fully interact with nature with the locals as guide who will accompany you on the trek in an elephant ride. Since its inception, the trekking tour has helped local people earn extra income by acting as tour guides for tourists and is considered an environment-friendly transportation means. These tribe people pay a high respect for these elephants by praying to elephant gods as part of regular praying ritual and death ceremonies because domestic elephants are very important for them in their daily life. If you like adventurous trip do not lose this chance and join these fascinating activities.

Tourists can arrange from the travel agency or somewhere at the guesthouse, hotel, or communities. It is recommended to book the tour one day in advance so they will have enough time to arrange everything for you smoothly.

Nou Pichdalice is a fourth year student of Pannasastra University of Cambodia taking up English for Business.