About Mondulkiri
Nestled in Cambodia's central Eastern highland plateau is Sen Monorom, Cambodia's only hill province +and gateway to Mondulkiri province. Mondulkiri is the most sparsely populated province in Cambodia, despite being the largest province. Mondulkiri is a rising destination for nature loving tourists, as it is full of great natural beauty and mysterious, untamed landscapes. Mondulkiri's landscape varies between miles of lush and rolling grass hills and pine trees to semi tropical rainforest and majestic waterfalls Mondulkiri hosts some of the largest protected forest areas in the country sheltering most of Cambodia's remaining endangered wildlife species, evidence indicate of extremely rare and some newly discovered species. Mondulkiri is currently trying to reach a future balance between conservation efforts, environmental or ecotourism and viable economical development.
When the best time to visit ?
Being a hill Province , Mondulkiri's Sen Monorom area offers a unique climate and seasonal cycle very different to other parts of Cambodia. Sen Monorom offers a comfortable break from the tropical heat and humidity all year round. Visits and day tours are possible throughout the year from November to April during the dry season .
About the minority ( Phnong )
Phnong is one of the tribe that live in Mondulkiri jungle for over 2000 years, They believe in spirit of the Elephant and the jungle, they're speak an independent Pnong language . In the early 70s they have been displace from they homeland because of the khmer rouge until the 80s they have been allow to return to they homeland.