Sen Monorem, is supposed to be a cool town, it's situated at 800 meters so for Cambodia it has a superb climate
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Senmonorom (also romanised as
Sen Monorom) is the capital of
Senmonorom District and
Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia.
Senmonorom is the only major town in the province of Mondulkiri. With over 7000 inhabitants, 20 guesthouses, 12 restaurants, 2 bars and no post office, it is often compared to frontier towns in the
old American west.
Senmonorom (and the Mondulkiri province in general) is inhabited by the indigenous
Pnong people. Pnong tribesmen and tribeswomen are often seen walking along major highways. The town is popular with NGO workers, loggers, and tourists both from outside Cambodia and from Cambodia's capital
Phnom Penh.[SUP]
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According to reports from
Global Witness, the Mondulkiri province is facing a significant threat from illegal loggers attempting to exploit the area's virgin forests.[SUP]
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Due to rapid development, as well as mania caused by real estate speculation, land prices in Sen Monorom have boomed. Lots that cost $150 in 2008 went for three or four times as much two years later in 2010.[SUP]
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Sroh-Plom Mountain (translated as "Virtuous Woman's Breast Mountain") is a
breast shaped hill located close to Senmonorom. Members of the
Pnong ethnic group ascribe divine powers to the hill and every year hold festivals in the location.[SUP]
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- Nature Lodge, [1]. Bungalows and treehouses available, with or without private bathroom. The Nature Lodge is set in beautiful countryside about 10 minutes away from the main part of town; ask for a pick-up. Treks and tours can be booked at the front desk. There's a nice restaurant and bar as well. from $10. edit
- Tree Lodge, Sen Monorom City Mondolkiri Province, ☎ +855(0)977234177, [2]. Tree's lodge is a small family place of Tree and his wife.Tree's lodge is a nice and quiet place in the middle of the jungle around Sen Monorom (10 minutes to the center and bus station by walking. For just 3$ you can stay in a beautiful selfmade bungalow. 3 dollars.
Restaurants
There is a good Khmer restaurant (Khmer Kitchen) close to "The Middle of Somewhere" and by the river Bananas owned by a Dutch lady is also very good however is closing soon due to a lack of customers and too much beer. The Greenhouse is a must for backpackers. It has a good vibe and a very friendly owner. He can arrange for tours and speaks good English. He is also employed by WWF and knows what goes on in the region.