Malaysia is a country in South-East Asia. This country can become an ideal place for people all over the world. You will find Mountains, Beaches, Caves, Wildlife, Architecture, Adventure activities, Nightlife, Shopping Malls, etc. This indicates that everything that a tourist likes, is present in this country. In this article, I am going to explain, the best places to visit in Malaysia. I have tried my level best to make it a low-budget tour because I have an extreme desire that even common people can visit such places. Being human, they too have desires and also deserve to have relaxation time. This article will act as a guide for you whenever you get a chance to visit Malaysia.
A Multicultural Country
It is a multicultural country where you can find Malaysians, Indians, Chinese, and Srilankans. A blend of all the cultures of all the countries stated above, can be noticed here. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and its currency is Ringgit which is equal to Rs 18 in Indian Currency. The official language of Malaysia is Malay. Most of the people living here know the English language also.
Flights To Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur
You can find direct flights to Kuala Lumpur from all the metro cities in India. Using Air Asia, you can book your flight to Kuala Lumpur from India and then back to India from Kuala Lumpur for about Rs 17000- Rs 18000. It takes nearly 5 hours and 30 minutes for a flight from India to reach Malaysia. As for as a visa is concerned, it can be applied online by paying nominal charges of Rs 2000. You will get your visa to Malaysia within 2-7 days.
What To Do After Reaching Kuala Lumpur
After reaching Kuala Lumpur you can get your money exchanged and can also get a tourist sim card. You can get the tourist sim card from the local market also. Then you can move towards your hotel. You can hire a room in an average hotel in Kuala Lumpur at reasonable rates. The rent can hover between Rs 2000- Rs 4000 per day. You are supposed to book your hotel online before starting your journey from your country. Try to book your hotel near K.L.Centeral because from there you can avail easy transportation to every famous tourist spot in Malaysia.
Precautions To Be Taken Before Booking A Room
Whenever you book a room in any hotel, have a look at the check-in time, otherwise, after reaching there, you will be left with no other option than to wait for the check-in time. So, try to manage your flight according to the check-in time of your hotel.
Which Mode Of Transportation One Should Prefer In Malaysia
You can travel by bus, taxi, or metro in Kuala Lumpur. The cheapest and the best mode of transportation for me is the metro. You can get a day pass for visiting various places via metro for Rs 300. If you prefer to visit various places by using a taxi, it will be a costlier affair depending on the distance you will travel in the taxi. You have one more option which is using a Hop-up Pop-on bus for a day’s tour. It will cost you nearly Rs 1000. Now, I am going to explain the best places to visit in Malaysia one by one:
Best Places To Visit In Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia
1. Petronas Twin Towers
It is the most famous tourist spot in Malaysia having the distinction of being the world’s highest twin towers. It is considered a landmark of a visit to Malaysia. Its height is 452m and has 88 floors. In this tower, you can visit the sky bridge which lies on the 42nd floor, having an entry ticket of Rs 1000. You can also visit the observatory that is on the 86th floor, having an entry ticket of Rs 1800. The rest of the floors have various offices on them.
2. Aquaria
After visiting Petronas Twin Towers, you can visit another marvelous place ‘Aquaria’, which is within a walking distance of the twin towers. Here you will find various rare types of marine species. The entry ticket will cost you Rs 700. If you want to go underwater diving, you have to pay Rs 4000 for it.
3. Menara (K.L Tower)
This tower is also known by the name K.L Tower. Its height is 421m. It is the world’s 7th tallest tower. The entry fee for this place is Rs 1100. You can have a 360-degree view of Kuala Lumpur city from here. Here you can feel as if you are touching the sky while standing in the observatory.
4. Jelun Allon Jes
If you want to enjoy the nightlife in Malaysia, then you can visit Jelun Allon Jes. You can enjoy clubbing disc and body massage in this area.
5. Batu Caves
It is a famous tourist spot to visit. You can reach the spot by using metro services. From the K.L metro station, you can get a direct metro to Batu caves. It will drop you at your destination in nearly 50 minutes. Here, you will find many Hindu Temples. To have a glimpse of these temples, you are supposed to move upstairs. The total number of stairs is 272. You can see the main temple after walking upstairs and will be astonished to find many Indians in those Temples. You will find yourselves relaxed in those Temples.
6. Zoo Negara
From Batu caves, you have to cover 10kms to reach Zoo Negara. You can hire a taxi to cover the distance. The entry ticket to Zoo Negara is Rs 1500. You can also explore wild animals here. Different animal and bird shows can be seen here.
7. National Museum
You can pay a visit to National Museum that is situated in Kuala Lumpur itself. The entry ticket will cost you Rs 100. You can know the history of Malaysia here. In the morning, a free guided tour in English is elaborated here.
8. Little India
In the afternoon of the same day, you can visit Little India. You will find many Indian shops and restaurants in this area and can enjoy shopping here also. You can also visit Berjaya Time Square for shopping. Here you can purchase items of your choice at reasonable rates. If you want to purchase quality sweets, you can purchase them from Petaling Street.
9. Sunway Lagoon Green Park
At this place, you will find an Amusement park, a Water park, a Wildlife Park, an Extreme park, Los Lagoon, and much more for your entertainment. You can explore these sources of entertainment here. The entry ticket will cost you Rs 3600. You can also enjoy motor rides, flower rides, and many more themes like monsoon fury, beach island, jungle 360, serf beach, jungle fury, flying folks, low city, etc here.
10. Langkawi Beaches
If you love beaches then you should visit Langkawi also. The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi needs 7-8 hours to reach the spot. You are supposed to travel by bus on two routes. First from Kuala Lumpur to Korlaparis, then from Korlaparis to Langkawi. It will nearly cost you Rs 1300- Rs 1400. If you take the aerial route from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, you will reach the spot in 1 hour and 30 minutes. It will cost you between Rs 1000- Rs 1500. So, it’s better to take the aerial route.
Here you can have a ride on the cable car. The fare of having a ride on the cable car is Rs 1600. During your ride, you will witness the real beauty of nature. The total length of the route is 2.5km and the ride time is 15 minutes. You can see the whole adjoining area while having a ride in this cable car. After reaching the sky bridge, you can spend some time there and in the afternoon you can take your flight back to Kuala Lumpur and then from Kuala Lumpur to India.
Food
As for as food is concerned both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available there. Now and then you can find Indian restaurants there. Most of the time you will find South Indian Restaurants there. You can enjoy any type of food at reasonable rates in Malaysia.
Budget Per Person For Four Nights And Three Days
Hotel Expenses Rs 8000
Food Rs 5000
Transportation Rs 6000
Visa Rs 2000
Flight Rs 18000
Sight Seeing Rs 5000
Other Expenses Rs 1000
So, the approximate expenses per person for 4 nights and 3 days round up to Rs 45000.
Best Time To Visit Malaysia
If you want to visit Malaysia for visiting the jungles, having fun, enjoying festivals then there is no time restriction. You can visit Malaysia in any month of the year.
Climate Of Malaysia
As Malaysia is spread over two land masses having different climatic conditions. The weather conditions can be different on the same day in both land masses. Generally, the climate of Malaysia has been divided into two parts.
1. Dry and hot.
2. Wet and hot.
It is humid in Malaysia throughout the year. There is a possibility of rain anytime in Malaysia. It can rain in the dry season also. The only place in Malaysia where you can have a sensation of cold is Camron Island.
Moreover, June to August are Dry and hot months, whereas late September to Early May is wet and hot in Malaysia. The maximum rain falls in these wet, hot, and humid months. Now the ball is in your court, you have to take the final decision about your visit to Malaysia.
Visa Requirements For A Visit To Malaysia
1. You are supposed to visit the e-visa website and fill out the application form.
2. Photocopy of the first and last page of your passport.
3. Two passport-size photographs maximum of three months old.
4. Date of birth certificate in case of a minor.
5. Copy of the confirmed return ticket.
Additional Documents Required On Landing In Malaysia
1. Print out of e-certificate.
2. Confirmed return ticket.
3. Proof of sufficient funds. ( cash or bank statement or debit card or credit card )
4. Proof of Hotel booking.
You will get your visa within 2-7 days after processing it.
Types Of Visa
1. Single entry visa. A maximum of 30 days of travel is allowed on this visa. This type of visa is valid for 3 months only.
2. Multiple entry visa. You can travel for 30 days and it is valid for a maximum of 12 months.
This is all that I had, Hope you will enjoy reading this article. Stay connected to read such articles in the future also. Till then Bye!