Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary extends across 2,544 square kilometers of dense forests, mountains, and rivers, supporting numerous endangered species including Asian elephants and tigers.

The Cambodian government established this conservation area in 1993 through a royal decree to protect the natural heritage of the Cardamom Mountains region.

Communities near the sanctuary maintain traditional practices of sustainable forest resource management, passing knowledge through generations about medicinal plants and wildlife.

Visitors require permits from the Ministry of Environment and local guides to access the protected zones, with recommended travel during the dry season.

The sanctuary contains Mount Aural, reaching 1,810 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in Cambodia.

Inception: 1993

GPS coordinates: 11.91250,104.06180

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:41