Bokor National Park Cambodia

Bokor National Park occupies the southern most peak of the Elephant Mountains in the vicinity of the Cambodia Vietnam border. The plot of land on the Elephant Mountains was acquired for the park in the year 1916. Later in 1960's, the French Protectorate and Prince Norodom Sihanouk designed that picturesque plot of land as an altitude resort.

Bokor National Park was set up in the year 1933. It stretches over four provinces in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Since its inception, the greenery in and around the Bokor National Park has faced fairly large amount of illegal logging. In spite of that the Bokor National Park continues to be a paradise for numerous elephants and some rare species of tiger.

The Bokor National Park offers enough to explore. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, Bokor National Park is a must see place for you. From the tip of the Elephant Mountains you can experience the breathtaking views of the Vietnamese and Cambodian coastal line. The scenic beauty of the offshore islands will leave you in awe. The high altitude of the Bokor National Park provides ample opportunities for trekking. Its mountainous backdrop, 1081 meters above the sea surface can be best explored on foot. Besides the tropical forest, the Bokor National Park is home to numerous waterfalls, rivers and many rare species of plants.

Considering its geological importance, the Bokor National Park has received huge amount of funds in recent time to take the necessary initiatives for promoting wildlife conservation.

The protective measures initiated by the Bokor National Park substantially reduced the incidence of illegal cutting down of trees and poaching of threatened species. The hill station within the Bokor National Park is operational since 1997. The church, casino and other French colonial buildings remind you of the days of French regime.