The ruins spread across farmland—temples emerging from rice fields, stupas surrounded by villages, archaeological sites adjacent to modern homes. The juxtaposition of ancient and contemporary creates this layered historical experience.

Horse cart tours navigate the sites, which sounds touristy but works because the scale requires transportation and walking paths don't exist through private farmland.

What guides bring: Understanding why the city was abandoned, explaining excavation process, identifying which ruins are significant versus minor, navigating private land respectfully.