Bokor Hill Station, Kampot

Finally, after waiting a long time, I found 3 tourmates to visit Bokor Hill Station, Kampot. Kampot city is especially known as a haunted place in Cambodia, but we skipped that. I was very excited about this high hill with its cold weather and amazing view. I just visited this place on the 8th of August, 2024. So, no more words, let’s explore……….

Why did I hold off on joining my tourmates?

From my city, it’s very expensive, and this is not a place to enjoy solo travel due to its broken roads, which are 40 minutes long. I thought about driving myself, but after hearing about the rough road, I got afraid to drive my beloved car. So I skipped that idea and rented an Alphard car with very comfortable indoor space. Comfort was needed because this is quite a long trip.

Let’s Prepare

Day 1

Sihanouk to Kampot (Need to start at 6 a.m.)
After 3 hours arriving in Kampot, we will directly go to Bokor Hill.
After a 1-hour drive visiting Bokor Hill Station, we will go to the nearest waterfall if the weather is suitable.
Go back to Kampot, have lunch, and check in at the hotel.
Take a shower in the swimming pool and rest until evening.
In the evening, we will visit the Night Market in Kampot and have dinner at a nearby restaurant.
After dinner, we will hang out by the swimming pool, enjoy the weather, have some drinks and snacks, and go to sleep.

Day 2

In the morning at 8 a.m., go to the nearest waterfall, then return to the hotel to check out at noon.
Check out from the hotel, have lunch, and return to our destination.

Clothing

We carried some warm clothes in addition to other relaxed outfits, considering the cool weather at Bokor Hill Mountain. However, it wasn’t as cold as I felt in Kirirom National Park last time. But it depends on the weather, so you may carry them for emergency purposes.

Hotel Booking

We booked the hotel at Bokor Hill Station via an online app called Booking.com. I would recommend booking at least 1 day in advance due to high demand. We paid after arriving, and the hotel management provided very good behavior and service.

Necessary Items

Music box that you can carry with. I have this JBL PULSE 5 and it’s enough for me.
Water Bottle
Sandals For Comfortable Walk
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Shampoo & Conditioner (If you are particular about hair care, as some hotels don’t provide conditioner)
Plastic bag to carry wet clothes for emergency purposes on the way back

Costing

Car

We booked an Alphard for $300 from Sihanouk Province because I had visited my favorite place (Koh Rong) the day before. The car was a 5-seater. We booked it for 2 days and 1 night.

Hotel/Resort

We booked 2 rooms for 3 persons, which cost $55 per room! It was really a very good choice, and we enjoyed it. If you want to know the name of this resort, feel free to comment below with your email address, and I will send it to you.

The hotel you booked is in Kampot city because there are not many hotels available on Bokor Hill Station. Maybe 1 or 2, which you may not like. So, book a hotel in Kampot and visit all the nearby tourist places. Bokor Hill is one hour away from Kampot City.

Food

At Bokor Hill Station you can find low prices for food. The prices are really good with generous portions and tastes compared to other provinces like Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Sihanoukville.

Shopping

You might be disappointed if you are looking for shopping in this province, as there are no good shopping malls, only some night markets. There, you will find cheap, low-quality clothing. I didn’t like it.

Destinations to Explore

Bokor Hill Station

The special feature of nature is the 3,543 feet Bokor Hill, which makes you feel like you are on top of a jungle, offering a great green view from the top. You may hear the sounds of jungle animals or birds, like monkeys. It really will make you happy and feel the real wind.

Perfect Time to Visit

Morning and afternoon are preferable times to visit because, if it’s not raining, you might feel very hot at noon, which can be harmful to your health.

You may also visit Kep National Park, located opposite Bokor in Kampot city.

Kampot Night Market

It’s a small night market in Kampot, located in the center of the city.

Available Items

There are many shops selling low-quality clothes, shoes, bags, etc., and some small rides like boat swinging. We tried boat swinging for $4 for 4 people.

Veal Puch Waterfall

Before writing about this waterfall, I am taking a moment to relive the experience. Haha. It is really a very beautiful and relaxing place to visit in Kampot. Loved this place, and it was marked as one of the best places in Kampot.

We went there by TukTuk from our resort, which is 30 minutes away, and then walked 1 km to reach the waterfall. We arrived, jumped into the water—well, don’t jump; you might injure yourself. Entered slowly and took a shower for 2 hours. Wahhhhh! What a feeling. The waterfall is very relaxing because of its perfect water temperature—not too cold and not too hot, just perfecttttttttttttttttttttttt! ❤️