Practical information about Phanom Rung
Admission fee: 100 THB or 150 for Phanom Rung + Muang Tam
Open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel: 044 782 715
Nang Rong is the nearest city at 28 km. Even if it is possible to do the round trip from Nakhon Ratchasima within the day, it is better to sleep in Nang Rong and to add Prasat Hin Muang Tam 8 km distant in your visits program. From Buriram by bus, you will have to stop at nang Rong too.
To go to the Phanom Rung, you would have to hire a moto taxi or a songthaew or rent a vehicle, car or scooter, with or without driver ( at the Honey Inn for instance). Historical Park is pretty easy to find, it is well indicated on the road signs.
Every first Saturday of April is held the Ascension of Khao Phanom Rung Festival. In the morning, there is a procession ascending the temple's steps and a sound and light show is playing at night.