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Cambodia Itinerary: 7 Days (2026)

This 7-day Cambodia itinerary covers Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Battambang — a complete first-timer experience, day by day with honest costs.

Estimated cost: ₹20,000–₹67,000 (≈ $235–$780) per person for 7 days, excluding international flights.

Best months for this route: Nov – Apr

A day-by-day itinerary covering the best of Cambodia — designed for Indian travellers with honest costs, visa tips, and the right cities in the right order.

7 days Nov – Apr e-Visa required (apply at evisa.gov.kh) or visa on arrival KHR (Riel) / USD

Your Route at a Glance

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Siem Reap

Days 1–2

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Phnom Penh

Days 3–4

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Sihanoukville

Days 5–6

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Battambang

Day 7

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Siem Reap — Day 1
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Siem Reap

Full guide

Angkor Gateway

✓Angkor Wat Sunrise — The world's largest religious monument, best seen at dawn when its five towers s…
✓Bayon Temple — A temple within Angkor Thom famous for its 200+ serene stone faces carved into i…
✓Ta Prohm — A jungle-swallowed temple where giant tree roots grow through the stonework, mad…
Nov - Feb USD 35-120/day/day

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Siem Reap — Day 2
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Siem Reap

Full guide

Angkor Gateway

✓Banteay Srei — A small pink sandstone temple with exceptionally intricate carvings, considered …
✓Tonle Sap Floating Villages — Communities living entirely on stilts or boats atop Southeast Asia's largest fre…
✓Phare Circus — A Cambodian contemporary circus performed by graduates of an arts school support…
Nov - Feb USD 35-120/day/day

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Phnom Penh — Day 3
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Phnom Penh

Full guide

Royal River Capital

✓Royal Palace — The residence of Cambodia's king, with gleaming pavilions and a throne hall open…
✓Silver Pagoda — A temple within the Royal Palace grounds, named for its floor of over 5,000 silv…
✓Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum — A former Khmer Rouge prison, now a sobering museum documenting one of the 20th c…
Nov - Feb USD 35-110/day/day

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Phnom Penh — Day 4
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Phnom Penh

Full guide

Royal River Capital

✓Choeung Ek Killing Fields — A memorial site outside the city with a Buddhist stupa honouring victims of the …
✓Central Market — An art deco domed market selling gold, clothes, and street food, one of the city…
✓Mekong Sunset Cruise — A boat trip along the Tonle Sap and Mekong river confluence, timed for sunset vi…
Nov - Feb USD 35-110/day/day

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Sihanoukville — Day 5
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Sihanoukville

Full guide

Island Ferry Hub

✓Koh Rong — Cambodia's most popular island, with long white beaches, beach bars, and biolumi…
✓Koh Rong Sanloem — A quieter, more laid-back neighbour to Koh Rong, known for calmer water and slow…
✓Otres Beach — The mainland's most relaxed beach strip, lined with low-key beach bars and bouti…
Nov - Apr USD 35-120/day/day

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Sihanoukville — Day 6
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Sihanoukville

Full guide

Island Ferry Hub

✓Serendipity Pier — A wooden pier stretching into the bay, a popular sunset and photo spot near the …
✓Ream National Park — A coastal park of mangroves, rainforest, and beaches, explored by boat along the…
✓Island Snorkelling — Boat trips from Sihanoukville to reef patches around the nearby islands for snor…
Nov - Apr USD 35-120/day/day

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Battambang — Day 7
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Battambang

Full guide

Colonial Cambodia

✓Bamboo Train — A homemade bamboo platform on wheels that glides along old rail tracks through t…
✓Phnom Sampov Bat Caves — A hilltop temple where millions of bats stream out of a cave at dusk in a dramat…
✓Wat Banan — A smaller, quieter Angkorian-era temple on a hill, sometimes called a mini-Angko…
Nov - Feb USD 25-80/day/day

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Cambodia Itinerary FAQ

How many days do you need in Cambodia?

Most first-time visitors need 5–7 days in Cambodia to see the highlights at a comfortable pace. This 7-day plan covers Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Battambang. With more time, slow the pace or add day trips; with less, focus on Siem Reap and skip the longer transfers.

How much does a 7-day Cambodia trip cost from India?

Budget roughly ₹20,000–₹67,000 (about $235–$780) per person for 7 days on the ground in Cambodia — covering accommodation, food, local transport and activities at a budget-to-mid-range level. International flights and visa fees are extra. Travelling in Nov – Apr (peak season) sits at the higher end of that range.

What is the best route for 7 days in Cambodia?

The most efficient 7-day route is Siem Reap (Days 1–2), then Phnom Penh (Days 3–4), then Sihanoukville (Days 5–6), then Battambang (Day 7). This order keeps travel legs short and one-directional, so you never backtrack. Each stop's day count matches how much there genuinely is to see — the day-by-day plan below breaks down exactly what to do in each.

Is 7 days enough for Cambodia?

Yes — 7 days is enough for a complete first visit to Cambodia, comfortably covering Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Battambang with time to explore each. You'd only need longer for regional deep-dives or a slower pace. The best months for this route are Nov – Apr.