December to April is good across the whole country, and Angkor and Phnom Penh from November. April and May are the hottest months. Inland, June to October is the green season, with afternoon showers and fewer visitors; the coast, the islands and the northeast have their rainy season from May to October.
TRAVIGMA · Cambodia
Private Cambodia Holidays from India
A temple for every sunrise, an island for every sunset. Which Cambodia is yours?
Sunrise over Angkor, a bike ride through rice-field villages, a riverside town of pepper farms, crab on the beach at Kep and quiet islands with water that glows at night, a short flight from India.
Plan my Cambodia experience ↗WHY TRAVIGMA
Why choose Travigma for Cambodia holidays?
Cambodia is Southeast Asia at an easier pace. Watch the sun come up over Angkor Wat, cycle the forest paths between temples, drift past stilted villages on the Tonle Sap lake, eat crab cooked with fresh green pepper in Kep, and end the day with a Khmer massage. The country runs on a gentle rhythm and a warm welcome, and US dollars work almost everywhere. Travigma designs private, personalised Cambodia trips around the uncrowded version of the country: a quiet sunrise viewpoint instead of the crowded pond, the jungle temples of Koh Ker and Beng Mealea, a riverside evening in Kampot, an island that still has more fishing boats than visitors. Every experience includes airport-to-airport transfers in a private vehicle, hotels chosen for quality, a guide whenever your plan calls for one and 24/7 on-the-ground support, so all you have to do is slow down. Whether you are a couple, a family travelling with children or senior parents, or a group, Travigma starts by listening to your priorities, then designs the trip around you.
3 days for Angkor. 7 days to add Phnom Penh and Kampot. 10 to 12 days to add Koh Rong or the Mekong.
One-stop flights from major Indian cities.
Direct flights from Kolkata to Siem Reap, or one stop via Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.
Indians need a visa: an e-visa online or a visa on arrival, USD 30, plus the free e-Arrival card. Travigma guides every booked traveller through it.
THE ISLAND, REGION BY REGION
Cambodia, region by region
Explore the regions that make this country worth returning to.
Angkor and the Temple Circuit
Siem Reap (SEE-em REE-ep), Angkor Wat (ANG-kor WAHT), Ta Prohm (tah PROHM) and the Bayon (BAH-yon): a relaxed town at the edge of the world's largest temple complex, with forest temples, the Tonle Sap (TON-lay SAHP) lake and cycling between villages. Further west, Battambang (BAHT-ahm-bahng): a laid-back river town of colonial shophouses, rice fields, a bamboo train and a lively arts scene. Best: November to April. April is the hottest month.
Phnom Penh and the Mekong Heartland
Phnom Penh (pnom PEN): a riverside capital of French-era boulevards, the Royal Palace, markets and rooftop bars where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap river. Upriver, Kratie (krah-CHEH): rare Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong. Best: November to April. September and October are the wettest months.
South coast and Islands
Kampot (KAHM-pot) and Kep (KEP): a slow river town under the Bokor (boh-KOR) mountain, pepper farms, salt fields, and a seaside crab market at Kep. Offshore, Koh Rong (KOH RONG) and Koh Rong Sanloem (sahn-LOO-em): white-sand islands with clear water, snorkelling and diving, and plankton that glows in the sea at night. Best: December to April.
The Northeast Highlands
Mondulkiri (mon-DOOL-kee-ree): rolling hills, waterfalls and an ethical elephant sanctuary. Planned as a Bespoke experience. Best: December to April.
Kampot, Battambang and the northeast are where the Uncrowded Principle lives in Cambodia. Travigma combines regions by season, so your route follows the dry roads and the calm seas instead of fighting them.
CHOOSE YOUR DEPTH
Three ways to experience Cambodia
Classic
Handpicked 4-star stays
Your first impression of Cambodia.
7 days · From ₹75K per person
Signature
Characterful stays and a Signature Experience
A riverside lodge in Kampot, plus a private sunrise breakfast at a quiet Angkor temple.
7 days · From ₹1.1L per person
Bespoke
Cambodia’s finest stays, with private access
A luxury resort in the gardens of Siem Reap, and private access built around a life event: a honeymoon, an anniversary, your parents’ big trip.
7 days · From ₹1.5L per person
A HIGHLIGHTED JOURNEY
Angkor, privately
At Angkor, Indian travellers recognise the stories before the guide tells them.
Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II and dedicated to Vishnu. Its galleries carry some of the longest stone carvings in the world: scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, and the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean of milk, with gods and demons pulling on the serpent Vasuki. Sanskrit inscriptions are found across the old Khmer kingdom, and Cambodia's founding legend tells of Kaundinya, a Brahmin from India, who married a Naga princess. The link continues today. The Archaeological Survey of India restored Angkor Wat between 1986 and 1993, and has been conserving Ta Prohm, the temple with trees growing through its walls, since the early 2000s. Travigma plans Angkor privately, with an early start, a licensed guide who reads the carvings with you, and time to sit in the quiet galleries instead of rushing past them.
Designed around you
Plan my Angkor experienceDESIGNED AROUND YOU
Plan a personalised Cambodia trip
Cambodia looks small on a map. Its roads say otherwise.
Most Cambodia holidays don't go wrong because of the weather. They go wrong because of a handful of planning traps that almost every first-timer falls into: Angkor in a single day. The temples are spread over 400 square kilometres, and one day means a blur of tuk-tuks and queues. Sunrise with everyone else. Thousands gather at the same pond in front of Angkor Wat every morning. Long bus days. Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, or Phnom Penh to the coast, can each take most of a day by road. The islands as an afterthought. Getting to Koh Rong means a drive to the port and a ferry, and the last boats leave early. The midday heat. From March to May, temple visits after 11 am are hard work, especially for children and senior parents. Holiday weeks without a plan. Khmer New Year in April and the Water Festival in November fill buses and hotels. Here's what those traps cost on a typical do-it-yourself eight days, with Angkor, Phnom Penh, Kampot and Koh Rong: Criss-crossing Angkor by tuk-tuk without a plan: approx 3 hours Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by road: approx 6 hours Phnom Penh to Kampot by road: approx 4 hours Kampot to the port and the ferry to Koh Rong: approx 5 hours Koh Rong back to Phnom Penh for the flight home: approx 7 hours That's 25 hours on a road, a boat or in a queue: almost two days of your holiday, gone before you count a single sunrise. Almost two days of an eight-day holiday is more than 20% of your budget, and more than 20% of the leave you saved up all year, spent on the road. That's where Travigma comes in. We suggest a flight between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh when it saves a day, plan Angkor over three easy mornings instead of one long day, and find you a quieter sunrise. We time the ferries so the islands get the nights they deserve, keep you out of the midday heat, and tell you honestly whether Koh Rong, Kampot or Battambang suits your group best, so the hours you'd lose go back into the holiday. You make the few decisions that matter. We handle the rest. And when your family talks about this trip for years, you'll be the one who planned it. You'll hear back within 24 hours.
With an idea / Tell us who's travelling, when, and what a good day looks like. We design the pace, the stays and the moments.
With a budget / Tell us what you'd like to spend, and we'll show you how far it goes: which regions, which season, which experiences.
Already mapped it out? Bring it, and we'll run it on the ground.
WHO IS IT FOR
Cambodia for couples, families and groups
Couples and honeymoons
A private sunrise at a quiet temple, a riverside lodge in Kampot, and a night swim in glowing water off Koh Rong, with a guide who steps back when you want to be alone.
Plan this way ↗Families
A pace that works for every age, from young children to senior parents: Angkor in the cool mornings, a bamboo train ride, a boat to the floating villages, and days broken up so no one runs out of patience.
Plan this way ↗Groups
Cycling between temples, a cooking class together, a private vehicle that moves as one, and a local team close by, so you arrive as friends, not as the organiser.
Plan this way ↗QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cambodia trip cost from India?
A private Travigma Cambodia trip comes in three tiers, Classic, Signature and Bespoke, priced per person for 7 days in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Kampot, including hotels, private transfers, a guide whenever your plan calls for one, your Angkor pass and experiences. The tier sets how you stay and what's added: handpicked 4-star hotels in Classic; characterful stays such as a riverside lodge in Kampot, plus a Signature Experience such as a private sunrise breakfast at a quiet Angkor temple, in Signature; and Cambodia's finest stays, plus private access built around a life event such as a honeymoon or an anniversary, in Bespoke. Every tier is private and personalised. International flights are not included. The final cost depends on your dates, route, hotels and experiences. Interim answer: prices aren't set, so this version names the three tiers without figures. Once prices are locked, replace it with the draft's version: A private Travigma Cambodia trip starts from ₹75K per person in Classic, ₹1.1L per person in Signature and ₹1.5L per person in Bespoke, for 7 days in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Kampot, including hotels, private transfers, a guide whenever your plan calls for one, your Angkor pass and experiences. The tier sets how you stay and what's added: handpicked 4-star hotels in Classic; characterful stays such as a riverside lodge in Kampot, plus a Signature Experience such as a private sunrise breakfast at a quiet Angkor temple, in Signature; and Cambodia's finest stays, plus private access built around a life event such as a honeymoon or an anniversary, in Bespoke. Every tier is private and personalised. International flights and visas are not included. The final cost depends on your dates, route, hotels and experiences.
Do Indians need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a tourist visa for Cambodia. You can apply online for an e-visa before you travel, which costs USD 30 (roughly ₹2,600) and usually takes 3 to 5 working days, or get a visa on arrival at the airport for the same fee, paid in US dollars cash. Both allow a 30-day stay. Every traveller arriving by air must also fill in the free Cambodia e-Arrival card online within 7 days before the flight. Your passport must be valid for at least six months. Travigma guides every booked traveller through each step and confirms the current rules with you before you travel.
What is the best time to visit Cambodia?
The best time to visit Cambodia is the dry season: December to April is good across the whole country, and Angkor and Phnom Penh are good from November. November to April: dry, sunny and the most comfortable for Angkor, with the clearest sunrises. April and May: the hottest months, so temple visits start at dawn and slow down by midday. June to October: the green season inland, with afternoon showers, lush temples, a full Tonle Sap lake and far fewer visitors; September and October are the wettest around Phnom Penh and the Mekong. The coast, the islands and the northeast: December to April. May to October is their rainy season, with rough seas and muddy roads. Holiday weeks: Khmer New Year in mid-April and the Water Festival in November are joyful, but roads, buses and hotels fill up, so book early. Travigma shapes the route around your dates.
How many days are enough for Cambodia?
For a first visit, 3 days in Siem Reap covers the great temples of Angkor at an easy pace. With 7 days, add Phnom Penh and the riverside town of Kampot, or Battambang. With 10 to 12 days, add the islands of Koh Rong or the quiet northeast along the Mekong. Fewer bases with more nights in each works better than a new town every day. The pace is set by who is travelling.
Is a Travigma trip a Cambodia tour package?
A Travigma Cambodia trip covers everything people look for in a Cambodia tour package from India: hotels, transfers, sightseeing, your Angkor pass and visa guidance. The difference is that every trip is private and designed around you: your dates, your pace, the places you want to see and the ones you would rather skip. It comes with a private vehicle, a guide whenever your plan calls for one and 24/7 support on the ground, so nothing runs on a fixed group schedule.
How do you see Angkor Wat without the crowds?
Start early and go where the crowds don't. Travigma plans Angkor Wat at sunrise from a quieter viewpoint, then moves on before the tour buses arrive, saves Ta Prohm and the Bayon for the quieter hours, and adds temples most visitors skip, such as Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea and Koh Ker. A licensed guide explains the carvings as you go. The Angkor pass costs USD 37 for one day, USD 62 for three days and USD 72 for seven days, and a ticket bought after 4:30 pm covers the next day's sunrise.
Can you plan diving, cycling and wellness in Cambodia?
Yes. The islands around Koh Rong have clear water for snorkelling and beginner diving, and on dark nights the sea glows with bioluminescent plankton. Around Siem Reap, Travigma plans cycling on the back roads between the temples and through rice-field villages, and around Kampot, kayaking on the river and walks through pepper farms. For wellness, Travigma builds in a traditional Khmer massage with a warm herbal compress, at your hotel or a trusted spa. Dives and activities are arranged with certified dive centres and guides, at a level that suits everyone in your group.
Can you plan around dietary needs?
Yes. Tell Travigma about vegetarian, Jain or other needs at the start, and meals, restaurants and guides are planned around them. Khmer food is built on rice, vegetables and fresh herbs, but many dishes use fish sauce or prahok, a fermented fish paste, so vegetarian meals need planning. Siem Reap and Phnom Penh have Indian and vegetarian restaurants, while smaller towns and the islands take more preparation, and stricter diets such as Jain need advance planning. Travigma will tell you honestly what is possible.
Want to plan Cambodia your way?
Temples or islands, river towns or pepper farms, Angkor at sunrise or a Khmer massage at dusk. Tell us what you have in mind, and we'll design the trip around you. You'll hear back within 24 hours.
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