Banteay Srei Temple
10th-century Khmer temple famed for intricate pink sandstone carvings
Banteay Srei, east of Angkor, is a 10th-century pink sandstone temple famed for its detailed lintel carvings and intimate scale; visitors study Khmer sculpture and iconography.
Banteay Srei at a Glance#
Address: Banteay Srei, Siem Reap province, Cambodia
Hours: Daylight hours (Angkor Park rules)
Admission: Entrance fee to Banteay Srei/Northern circuit typically included in Angkor Park pass
About Banteay Srei#
Banteay Srei is a 10th-century Hindu temple in north-east Angkor, Cambodia, notable for its small scale and exceptionally intricate carvings executed in pink sandstone. The site is often visited specifically for its fine bas-reliefs and sculptural detail rather than for size.
- Carving quality: Constructed in pink sandstone, the temple is particularly noted for exceptionally fine and well-preserved bas-relief carving and lintels.
How to Get to Banteay Srei#
Banteay Srei is about 25 km northeast of Siem Reap; many visitors hire a driver or tuk-tuk for a half-day trip to the northern Angkor group.
Tips for Visiting Banteay Srei#
- Banteay Srei is small but richly carved - spend time on the delicate bas-reliefs, best seen in softer morning light.
- Combine Banteay Srei with a visit to nearby Banteay Samré for quieter exploration.
Best Time to Visit Banteay Srei#
Cool, dry season is best for visiting and seeing carvings clearly.
Weather & Climate near Banteay Srei#
Banteay Srei's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 18°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1370 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 1 mm | some cloud | 57% | 1.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| February | Ideal | 21° - 33° | 27° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 1.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| March | Excellent | 23° - 34° | 30° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 1.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 25° - 35° | 33° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Good | 24° - 34° | 34° | 147 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 33° | 183 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| July | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 197 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.7h |
| August | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 200 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 287 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 184 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Excellent | 21° - 30° | 26° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| December | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 24° | 13 mm | some cloud | 65% | 1.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.2h |
