Ancient Angkor

Big crowds at the temple can't diminish the wonder of Cambodia's most famous ruins, Bidisha Bagchi discovers.

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia is expected to see about 4 million visitors this year, according to one tourism survey. We were glad to be a part of the horde experiencing the grandeur of the majestic UNESCO World Heritage site, which some acclaim as "poetries in stone".

We left our hotel by 5 am to see the temple of Angkor Wat with the rising sun. Despite the early hour, we weren't the only visitors.