Preah Nimith Waterfall
Preah Nimith Waterfall
Preah Nimith Waterfall
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Siem Reap, Cambodia739 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Traveled with family to waterfall and it is beautiful and close to border between Cambodia and Lao , it is very big waterfall places in Cambodia and it about 5 up to 6 km wide and can swim also some area but there are no internet access now at waterfall area. Have some guesthouses and it is nice and quiet to stay there but most of Travellers they continue to stay at stung treng city , it is about 45 km from waterfall. The road to waterfall it very good condition but it is also very Dusty.
Written 19 April 2019
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Sarah S
New Zealand6 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
It is hard to find much info about this place online so maybe this will be of use to someone...
Preah Rumkel/ Romkel is a little village on the Mekong near this waterfall. It’s a nice place to visit on moto, described by some as seeing the 4000 Islands on the otherwise of the border, before tourism really hit.
4km past the village north- or entering from the other side it’s after the waterfall turn off- there is a small tourist area ($2 entry). There is a little beach area for a swim/ watching the sunset, a restaurant and a few stalls with the usual tourist tat.
From here you can get a boat trip to see the dolphins for $15; it takes under an hour including the time sitting on a bank watching for them in the distance (after which you float through the area and hopefully they pop up closer to you). I thought it was worth the money.
There is one guest house here, rooms/ bungalows are fairly fancy/
spacious with hot showers and AC, and cost $15. There is a homestay option for $8. Food at the local restaurant was whatever you were given- and not bad- and cost $5 per person including beer.
The waterfall itself is 9km away from this area and is worth a quick visit and another $2 ticket. There are more of the usual tourist stalls here and a hideous looking casino and buses bringing in tourists. The waterfall is more impressive that the photos give credit for though. You can bathe with the locals at the top of the falls.
The road into this area is a 32km dirt track which is dusty but in good condition, there was minimal traffic.
Preah Rumkel/ Romkel is a little village on the Mekong near this waterfall. It’s a nice place to visit on moto, described by some as seeing the 4000 Islands on the otherwise of the border, before tourism really hit.
4km past the village north- or entering from the other side it’s after the waterfall turn off- there is a small tourist area ($2 entry). There is a little beach area for a swim/ watching the sunset, a restaurant and a few stalls with the usual tourist tat.
From here you can get a boat trip to see the dolphins for $15; it takes under an hour including the time sitting on a bank watching for them in the distance (after which you float through the area and hopefully they pop up closer to you). I thought it was worth the money.
There is one guest house here, rooms/ bungalows are fairly fancy/
spacious with hot showers and AC, and cost $15. There is a homestay option for $8. Food at the local restaurant was whatever you were given- and not bad- and cost $5 per person including beer.
The waterfall itself is 9km away from this area and is worth a quick visit and another $2 ticket. There are more of the usual tourist stalls here and a hideous looking casino and buses bringing in tourists. The waterfall is more impressive that the photos give credit for though. You can bathe with the locals at the top of the falls.
The road into this area is a 32km dirt track which is dusty but in good condition, there was minimal traffic.
Written 21 November 2018
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Jutta M
Wanguri2 contributions
Apr 2018
Amazing place!! However, you need a permit to travel to the area. Furthermore, it is wise to travel with locals (i.e., they now the ins and outs of how to get there, what/whom to visit, and most importantly: How to respect the place and the people in the area).
Written 19 March 2019
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WanderingExile
Denpasar, Indonesia57 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
The longest waterfall in Cambodia.
Located in Preah Vihear province, on the Mekong River at the Cambodia-Lao border is a spectacular waterfall/cascade often referred to as Preah Nimith Waterfall (ទឹកធ្លាក់ព្រះនិមិត្), or the Lbak Khoun waterfall. November to May is the prime time to visit for clear water with it being quite ‘muddy’ during the rainy season.
You can get to the waterfall in about an hour from Steung Treng town. Some people also like to visit Preah Romkel and take a boat to see the Irrawaddy dolphin.
Located in Preah Vihear province, on the Mekong River at the Cambodia-Lao border is a spectacular waterfall/cascade often referred to as Preah Nimith Waterfall (ទឹកធ្លាក់ព្រះនិមិត្), or the Lbak Khoun waterfall. November to May is the prime time to visit for clear water with it being quite ‘muddy’ during the rainy season.
You can get to the waterfall in about an hour from Steung Treng town. Some people also like to visit Preah Romkel and take a boat to see the Irrawaddy dolphin.
Written 1 January 2023
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Robert W
Bundarra, Australia148 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
This waterfall is on the Mekong River in the Stung Treng Province on the Laos border.
From Stung Treng, you cross over the Meekong on the newly constructed bridge. Takes about an hour but it is a very pleasant drive through the countryside.
There is a restaurant there that serves good meals.
From Stung Treng, you cross over the Meekong on the newly constructed bridge. Takes about an hour but it is a very pleasant drive through the countryside.
There is a restaurant there that serves good meals.
Written 13 December 2015
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Shanthi V
Abuja, Nigeria74 contributions
Jun 2020 • Friends
Beautiful scenery, Mekong River flowing over the rocks with powerful force falling down the rocks at several places, so there are about 5 or 6 falls to be seen. Yet save to get into the river by the banks and splash around.
Written 21 June 2020
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marcgrimbergen
grimbergen - Belgium216 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
The largest waterfall on earth, counted by the whith of the Mekong River, but you see really only 800 m of the enormous river. Anyway the views are very interesting and the surrounding park is well organised.
Written 31 October 2019
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Siem Reap, Cambodia632 contributions
Sept 2019 • Family
More than 40km from Steung Treng city and you need to get more than 30km off road which almost 1 hour 30min drive to reach destination with off road and bumpy road with dust with mud and quiet. So avoid driving at night time and raining time. Car entrance only 5000riel and you will definitely amaze because those water naturally fall so heavy and sound really nature and it’s definitely dangerous to play so most of tourists are coming here for a memorable photos only.
I rate this place as the key attraction to visit!
I rate this place as the key attraction to visit!
Written 28 September 2019
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gingermeg7
Siem Reap, Cambodia245 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Being on the border of Cambodia and Laos in Stung Treng and Preah Vihear provinces it really is a gem to behold. Shared with friends felt a spiritual experience. The wonder of life and feeling put in place and perspective. A joy to visit and behold
Written 15 December 2018
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KellyChanDara
Phnom Penh, Cambodia74 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
I would not describe much about our visiting this beautiful place and for those who like to see Mekong river with strong water speed across the border of Cambodia and Lao, this is the right place. Many Mekong river fishes are here and the river is supplying many great resources for both countries.
We will return again for our next visiting Preah Vihear temple and Steung Treng province.
We will return again for our next visiting Preah Vihear temple and Steung Treng province.
Written 27 February 2017
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Preah Nimith Waterfall / Stung Treng / Preah Runcal / Koh Ker:
Hidden Cambodia Adventure Tours, Siem Reap runs tours to this waterfall from Siem Reap, minimum 2 days. Ideally it can be made as part of a 3 days tour so a full circle loop can be done. Taxi or minibus or dirt bike.
Day 1 Siem Reap to StungTreng, lunch Stung Treng & afternoon tour combined cycling and kayaking and other cultural stops on Mekong.
Day 2 - Stung Treng to Preah Nimith Waterfall and overnight at luxurious resort there or continue to a homestay or basic guest house at the village of Preah Runkel
Day 3 Preah Runkel through to Koh Ker temple and Seyong back to Siem Reap.
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Written 3 July 2023
Another question, we will be coming from Phnom Penhand as it is quite a long journey we think of coming in the evening to Stung Treng and staying there at the hotel. How long does it take to get to the waterfall from there? I keep finding such a contradicting staements online, any help will be appreciated. Or maybe there is a another place to stay close to waterfall?
Written 16 July 2019
Hello Ella507
Thank you for your planing to visit Cambodia , as you plan from Phnom Penh to Steung Treng , it is a bit long trip , it take about 8 hours drive from Phnom Penh to Steung Treng , there is one hotel close to the waterfall and the road is good condition from Phnom Penh to Treung Treng and from Steung Treng to Waterfall and for Treung Treng city to waterfall it take about 45 minute drive, there more hotel at Treung Treng city too.
With Best Regards
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Written 18 July 2019
Hello, one of the reviews mention a permit to visit Preah Nimith Waterfall. Where do you get it from, please?
Written 7 July 2019
Hello.Ella507
we went yo.preah nimith waterfal last month and the permit is on site and it is beautiful place to see . For the access to go there is good but at the waterfal now there are no mobile network .
Written 8 July 2019
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