Bou Sra Waterfall

Bou Sra Waterfall, also referred to as Bousra, Bu Sra, Busra or Boo Sra Waterfall (Khmer: ទឹកជ្រោះប៊ូស្រា), is a scenic waterfall now located in Bousra Eco Park,[1] Pech Chreada District, Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia, about 43 kilometers from the provincial town of Sen Monorom[2] and just 15 kilometers from the Vietnamese border.[3] Considered one of Cambodia's most famous tourist attractions, Bou Sra is popular due to its triple-tier drop. Previously, Bou Sra could only be viewed on ground level. However, with recent additions of platforms, guests can now see the waterfall from higher elevations for a better view.[1]

Bou Sra Waterfall
ទឹកជ្រោះប៊ូស្រា
Bou Sra Waterfall, Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia
LocationMondulkiri Province, Cambodia
TypePlunges
Number of drops3
Tourists at Bou Sra Waterfall

The Three Levels of the Waterfall
  • In its first tier, the waterfall width ranges from about 10m in the dry season to 15m in the rainy season with a height of 8-12m.[2]
  • The second drop of the waterfall lies 150 meters from the first stage. During the dry season it has a width of 13m and a height of 18-25m, and during the rainy season the width expands to 20m and is 15-20m high.[2]
  • At the third drop, the waterfall is more powerful than at the second drop, but it cannot be reached on foot due to geographical obstructions.[1]


Failed Eco-Tourism Development

The Sar Lar Investment company had spent US$2 million of the total projected US$6 million project budget to clear forests and construct a road to develop the Bou Sra Waterfall Eco Resort, but then pulled out of the project because of "capital concerns." The project was undertaken due to worries the waterfall, which is popular with tourists, is underdeveloped.[4]

References
  1. "Bousra Waterfall | Bousra Eco-Park". mondulkresort.com.
  2. "Bou Sra Waterfall, Attraction in Mondulkiri". www.tourismcambodia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
  3. "Bou Sra Waterfall". www.cambodiasite.nl.
  4. Aborted Cambodian 'eco resort' leaves nothing but cleared land Archived August 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, CNN Go, April 2010.


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