Timeline
16:48
Check the route to Meborn Baray. There are no listed food or drink shops in the immediate vicinity, so plan to bring your own snack or drink, or check if any local vendors are open near the temple entrance during the dry season.
17:18
Walk to the edge of Meborn Baray. The reservoir is a large, protected area stretching nearly 1,000 m by 1,500 m. Find a comfortable spot on the bank where you can sit and watch the water.
17:48
Watch the sun set toward the west. As the light fades, the baray reflects the changing sky. If it is the dry season, you might see the temple on the island in the middle more clearly.
18:18
Stay for a while longer. The area is home to a variety of birds, and the evening quiet offers a chance to listen to the local wildlife as darkness falls.
Local tip
The baray is a protected area. Please respect the environment and do not disturb the wildlife.
Check before you go
- Verify if the temple on the island is accessible, as this depends on the water levels during the dry season.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Banteay Chhmar (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).