The best months to visit Ta Prohm are Nov – Mar. Dry season, 25–32°C, low humidity.
Quick facts
Currency USD / KHR (៛ Riel) USD is primary; riel for change < $1
Language Khmer English widely spoken in Siem Reap
Timezone ICT (UTC+7) No daylight saving
Best Months Nov – Mar Dry season, 25–32°C, low humidity
Daily Budget ~$20–40 USD Including 1-day Angkor pass ($37)
Visa Visa on arrival $30 E-visa online for $36: 30 days single entry
When to go
The jungle temple, where strangler fig and silk-cotton trees have consumed the 12th-century ruins, their roots cascading over doorways and splitting walls in an unstoppable slow-motion embrace.
Visa & Entry in Ta Prohm
- Visa on arrival at Siem Reap airport: $30 for 30 days. Bring a passport photo or pay $2 extra. E-visa online at evisa.gov.kh for $36 (processed 3 business days)
- Passport must be valid for 6+ months. Direct flights from Bangkok (1hr), Ho Chi Minh City (1.5hrs), KL (2.5hrs). Airport tuk-tuk to town: $7–10
- Temple pass required for entry. Buy at the Angkor Enterprise ticket office on the main road, not from touts near the temples
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Ta Prohm travel guide.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7) (No daylight saving)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ta Prohm?
The best months to visit Ta Prohm are Nov – Mar (Dry season, 25–32°C, low humidity), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Ta Prohm budget breakdown.
