Phnom Kraol

The Phnom Kraol Cultural Resort is located in Orayes Village, Srè Sangkom Commune, Koh Nhèk District; 3 km away from the town of Koh Nhèk District or 111 km from the provincial town. It can be accessed by the red pebble path. There are more than 135 families living in the Phnom Kraol area of 68 ha, whose main occupations are farming. This resort is managed by the Inter-commune Commission for Managing the Phnom Kraol Cultural Resort.

The Kraol Mount covered by forest provides plenty of opportunities for picnicking and hiking.
Its main point of interest is a place of worship on the mountaintop where residents and tourists always visit to pray for happiness and prosperity. Nowadays, it is a main tourist attraction which draws inbound international and internal tourists.

Busra Waterfall

Busra waterfall is located in Pich Chenda district about 43 kilometers northeast of Mondulkiri provincial town, Sen Monorom. Busra is considered by many to be the most beautiful waterfall in Mondulkiri. The waterfall is divided into three stages:

First Stage: The waterfall fall is 8 to 12 meters high and 15 meters wide in rainy season and 10 to 15 meters wide in dry season.

Second Stage: The waterfall fall is 15 to 20 meters high and 20 meters wide in rainy season and 18 to 25 meters high and 13 meters wide in dry season. The second stage is 150 meters from the first stage.

Third Stage: The speed of waterfall is faster than the second stage. This stage cannot be reached because it is in the thick forest. There are no marked paths and dangerous wildlife inhabits the area.

The double-drop waterfall is very popular with the locals who use it as a bathing and picnic spot. Its top level is around 10m in height, and the lower level drops down 25m to the gorge. It is in a scenic and pristine setting and offers great photo ops. Nearby is the ethnic Phnong village called Pichinda which has a small guesthouse. Some snacks are available at the falls, but bring food if you would like something more substantial. Then we head northeast to Bou Sra. We never rode north on this road before and I am surprised that right behind the first hill it is getting rougher than most we have seen yesterday. We cross a small river on an improvised bridge and are charged 500 Riel each by a bunch of kids.

After that the road is getting somewhat smoother but still requires a lot of attention. There are deep grooves in the road, most likely left behind my heavy cars. Once you get into one of those it leaves you with only very few options other than just following it hoping not to get stuck. Yet the ground is solid and provides good grip for the tires. We keep going and after some time we do not see settlements anymore. The forest is relatively dense and in some places impenetrable. Both of us have to restart the bike a number of times and while we proceed with moderate speed it remains a challenge in many places to maneuver those relatively heavy bikes.

The way I start this bike many times is I put it on the stand, climb on the moto and start it from this relatively comfortable position, before I flap the stand and go. However, I realize that the stand is about to break off and can hardly support the bike anymore. The road is getting tougher; there are many rocks and countless obstacles, sometimes forcing us to ride next to the road. And hills are pretty steep in some instances. Overall we move quite slowly. After about 40 minutes we have a break. I try to figure how Pongro is riding down those hills and ask him. I learn that he controls the speed entirely with the clutch.

I am about to suggest using a lower gear. To demonstrate how he does it he takes the clutch clever and holds it tight. Oddly, at precisely this moment the clutch cable breaks. I does not take us long to realize that it is impossible to ride this bike without clutch. Ironically, today is the first day we go without the heavy set of tools and spare parts we usually carry and which includes a clutch cable. Pongro is still confident that we can manage to fix the bike here. Once in while people pass on small, old Honda's, sometimes badly overloaded but always very skillfully finding the way between all those rocks.

We learn that the way to Bou Sra is still longer than the way back to Sen Monorom. Furthermore the road is getting tougher from here. And it is very unlikely we find somebody there who can fix the bike.One of those guys stops for some time and Pongro borrows some tools and wire in order to try fixing the moto. The Phnong guy joins and for some time they try hard. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that this won?t work out.

2nd Top Table Sell in Phnom Penh

2nd Top Table Sell in Phnom Penh
Date: 9th August 2012
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel
Time: 1:00-8:00PM

Why Top Table Sell? 

Tourism industry is growing gradually; time is the disaster for business people. It would be hard for tourism business buyer to meet with individual seller; it is time consuming and costing. From time to time, there are more and more tourism businesses growing in the industry. To save your time and cost, Top Table Sell can bridge the gap for you; BUYERS and SELLERS will meet together at one time for one main destination. 

PATA Top Table Sell 2012 Seller Profiles

• Airline
• Hotel Chains/Independent hotels/resorts
• Restaurants
• Spa, handicraft and souvenir shops
• Tourism organization/Community Based Tourism/Ecotourism
• Transport sector

PATA Top Table Sell 2012 Buyer Profiles 

• Well-known Tour Operators/Travel Agents in ASEAN Countries.

Who are qualified to be in the 2nd PATA Top Table Sell 2012? 

• Managing Director
• General Manager
• Sales executive
• Product Manager
• Senior staff from Tourism Organizations
• Community leaders 

Seller and Buyer Registration Fees (US$ Net)

Sellers	PATA Cambodia Chapter Member	Non-member
Airlines/Hotel/resort/restaurant/Spa/Transport/Tourism support businesses	$50	$100
Tourism organization/CBT/CBET/Handicraft/guide	$30	$50
Co-delegate	$20	$30
Buyers	PATA Cambodia Chapter Member	Non-member
Tour Operator/Travel Agent	$20	$30

Inclusive for buyer: 1table, 3chairs, 15mn for business meeting with each seller, tea & coffee, networking dinner.

Inclusive for seller: open to bring your business standing posters to display in the business meeting hall, 15mn for business meeting with each buyer, tea & coffee,  networking dinner. 

Payment: 

Buyers and sellers are required to register in advance. The payment needs to be done in advance via cash, checque at our office or bank transfer with CIMB Bank. (Account Name: PATACC, Account No. 1-01-0122-00000015-0). 

Contact information: 

Ms. Sophea Sok (English/Khmer Speaking) Secretary General Tel: 023-555-2134 Mobile: 012-927-636 Email: soksophea2009@gmail.com

Ms. Patile MINASSIAN (French/English Speaking) Tel: 088-302-3510 Email: patacambodia@gmail.com Office: #147, St. 51(Pasteur), Sangkat Boeung Raing, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tentative Program 9-August-2012

Time	Topic/activities	Facilitator
1:00-1:30PM	Open for registration	PATA team
1:30-2:00PM	Visiting around for the displays by sellers and buyers within the hall
2:00-2:20PM	Opening session Welcome remark and introduce the objectives of the program by Chairman of PATA Cambodia Chapter Opening remark by Ministry of Tourism	Mr. Thourn Sinan Chairman PATA Cambodia Chapter MoT Representation
2:20-6:00PM	Open for business appointment between BUYERS and SELLERS at the set tables	PATA Team
6:00-8:00PM	Networking dinner	Together
8:00PM	End of the event