Cambodia

• Language: Khmer
• Government: Democratic Constitutional Monarchy
• Currency: Riel (KHR)
• Capital: Phnom Penh
• Religion: Majority are of the Theravada Buddhist, a number of Muslim Cham, a few Ethnic Chinese, Vietnamese and minimal animist hill tribes
• Best time to visit: December and January are ideal with cooler and drier climate. However, it can be too dry that you won't be able to appreciate the moats and ponds. Nice time, though may be rainy, is during May-October, just avoid the northeast region as traveling is hindered by waterlogged paths. November is time for Bon Om Tuk, the biggest festival in the country.

Flights

Phnom Penh has the oldest international airport in Cambodia, the Phnom Penh International Airport formerly Pochentong International Airport. Flights are available directly to and from Thailand, China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Other international airports are Angkor International Airport in Siem Reap and Sihanoukville International Airport, but the latter has trips only for Siem Reap.

Click here to know the airlines that fly in and out of Cambodia

International Liners

There are seven ports in Cambodia with the two major of them found in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.

Railways

Lines run between Cambodia to Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. The one of Thailand has been suspended.

• By Air

There are eleven airports, including the three international airports, that cater to the civil domestic flights for Cambodia.

• Waterways

Aside from the ports and harbors, the inland waterways of Cambodia are considered vital mode of transportations and even communication. Ferries and barges serve to transport passengers and even some commodities.

• By Land

Railways

Two rail lines traverse the land of Cambodia from the capital of Sihanoukville to the southern area and from Phnom Penh to Sisophon although trains in that route reach only upto Battambang. The cities served by these rails are Poipet, Sisophon, Mong Ruessei,Pursat, Takeo and of course Phnom Pehn and Sihanoukville.

There also exist in the northwest of the country, a sort of bamboo railway known to the locals as nori or lorrie. It travels about upto 40 km/h.

Buses

Several buses serves intercity route especially between Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. You can check www.kucambodia.com as it provides schedules and costs of these buses and even boats. Some of the new bus units belong to Mekong Bus express. Although price may be a bit expensive, but a foreign US$10 can reach far with an additional sandwich, bottle of mineral water and fruit. Locals are charged less.

Rickshaws, Motorcycles, Taxis

Various transportation are available for the travelers around the city. Tuk-tuks or rickshaws and taxis are good way of moving around the city. Motorcycles are vehicles for moving around temples.

• Phnom Penh - the nation's capital

• Siem Riep- the 'touristy' town of Cambodia

• Sihanoukville - the famous destination for beach combers, and adventurers of the undersea

Below are some listing of Tour agencies based on some countries. They have been arranged by continents:

Africa

Asia

AT Reservation Network Pte Ltd- a subsidiary of Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd offering cheap deals for flights, hotels and tours. They have various offices found in Dubai, Hongkong. Singapore, Philippines, Thailand. Click on the name to view contact details.

Australia and Oceania

Europe

Miki Travel Limited (UK-main)- Although they are based in London, they have several affiliate offices in Europe and Asia which makes connections easier. You can check their website at www.miki.co.uk or visit their office in 18/20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD, England. Affiliate offices can be found in the following Asian cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sendai, Hongkong, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta. It also has offices in the following European cities: London, Zurich, Dublin, Rome, Madrid, Helsinki, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Brussels, Florence, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Nice, Budapest, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, Venice, Oslo, and Prague.

Explore Worldwide Limited (UK-main) - the focus is not just in giving you a holiday vacation but one that is coupled with great adventure. Their office is UK based at the following address: Nelson House, 55 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA,UK. You can check their website at www.explore.co.uk or call their travel agents at # 0870 333 4801.

USA

Artisan of Leisure - located in New York City, across the street from Union Square Cafe—and just steps from the vibrant Union Square Greenmarket. Office hours is 9 a.m.- 6p.m. Mon- Fri by appointment only. Click on the name to view details.

Expedia Inc. - It by far the largest online travel agency with several interfacing famous brands, one of which is Expedia.com. You can book either flights, hotels, cars, a vacation package or a combination of any. You can visit their website at www.expedia.com or call Main Office Phone Number 425-679-7200 Customer Service phone 1-800-EXPEDIA or [1 (800) 397-3342]