Mondulkiri

Mondulkiri is probably the most unique province of Cambodia thanks to its low population density, its spectacular nature and ethnic groups and tribes who reside there.

Modulkiri Region also has vigorous waterfalls, wooded hills and pine forests that can be visited riding on an elephant for an unusual journey.

The population lives off the land, planting rice, fruit trees, and a variety of vegetables. Others grow strawberries, coffee, rubber, and cashew nuts.

Although more and more houses are built in ‘Khmer style’, traditional Phnong houses can still be found. Pnong houses contain large jars (which are said to be more than a thousand years old) and traditional gongs. There are various gongs used at different occasions. Jars and gongs are among the most valuable possessions both in traditional and spiritual as well as material terms.

Mondulkiri is known for its forested hills and powerful waterfalls. Some waterfalls include:

Bou Sra Waterfall. Located at Pich Chinda District, 43 kilometers from Senmonorom town, Bou Sra is the largest waterfall, made famous by a popular Khmer song in Mondulkiri. It is a three-tiered natural waterfall with only the first two tiers accessible to public view. There is a zipline run by local hotel Mayura Hills Resort that runs over the waterfall.

Senmonorom Waterfall. Five kilometers from town and an easy walk, Senmonorom waterfall is not much to look at and used to be a nice picnic spot until the construction of a Japanese built hydro electric power station that cut the flow of water.

Romnea Waterfall. Ten kilometers from Senmonorom, Romnea waterfall is actually 1 of 3 large waterfalls that has now been deforested and privatised.