Things to do in Sen Monorom
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Elephant Valley Project
For an original elephant experience, visit the Elephant Valley Project. Part of the Elephants Livelihood Initiative Environment, visitors can learn the art of the mahout for a day. The trip starts with a tour of the project before learning about the body language of elephants. Students are then given the chance to try a series of short rides to build their confidence. After lunch, wannabee mahouts get the chance to experience a longer ride to a nearby waterfall.
After a dip in the water, it's possible to help wash down the elephants.It costs around US$50 per person per day up to a maximum of four people, although this number may rise as more elephants are brought into th…
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Elephant Treks
The villages of Phulung, 7km northeast of Sen Monorom, and Putang, 9km southwest of town, are the most popular places to arrange an elephant trek. Most of the recommended guesthouses around town, as well as the tourist office, can arrange day treks for around USaround US$30 or so, including lunch and transport to and from the village. It can get pretty uncomfortable up on top of an elephant after a couple of hours; carry a pillow to ease the strain.
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Mahogany Guesthouse
This small guesthouse in the middle of town has eight rooms, all with hot water, and they are steadily being upgraded. Better still is the excellent restaurant, serving some of the best pizzas and pastas in the province, plus an unexpected range of authentic Indian and Nepalese food. It's also a fine spot for international breakfasts, including quality coffees.
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Pnong villages
Trips out to the Pnong villages dotted across the province can be arranged through guesthouses and hotels, including an overnight stay with the community. Each guesthouse has a preferred village to send travellers to, which is a great way to spread the wealth.
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Phnom Bai Chuw
Check out the observation deck of Phnom Bai Chuw, 6km northwest of Sen Monorom, for a jaw-dropping view of the emerald forest. It looks as though you are seeing a vast sea of tree tops, hence the locals have named it Samot Cheur (Ocean of Trees).
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Bananas
Bananas is a new restaurant-bar serving up Western favourites like shepherd's pie and Flemish stew, with a dose of expat insight on life in Cambodia. By night, beers and spirits flow.
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Orchid Restaurant
Aside from guesthouse restaurants recommended, there is also the inviting Orchid Restaurant on the main drag, with some flavoursome Khmer and Chinese dishes on the menu.
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