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Selamat Datang - Welcome to
Malaysia !!!
Malaysia is a land of fascinating
wonders from its people to an assortment of natural beauties
both on land and the sea. Basically an insular country, it has
mountains and fabulous shopping allied to some magnificent
hotels. This has made the country the fastest growing
destination in South East Asia. The mix of the ancient and the
ultra-modern make Malaysia a fascinating place to visit, while
the low cost of living and huge visitor choice makes it the
ideal holiday location.
Lying just north of the equator the
country is south of Cambodia and Vietnam and north of Singapore
and Indonesia. More than one thousand islands are part of
Malaysia with some 38 designated as marine parks. Parts of the
primeval rainforest are more than 100 million years old with a
dazzling selection of birds and wildlife.
The country offers a fascinating cultural mix with colorful
festivals, unique arts and crafts, architecture, food and a rich
array of dance forms.
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Fact Fil-
Malaysia: |
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Location:
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Located between 2 and 7 degrees north of the
Equator, Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the
states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea.
To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand
while its southern neighbor is Singapore. Sabah and
Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also
shares a border with Brunei. |
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Area: |
329,758 sq. km. |
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Population: |
22.7 million |
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Capital: |
Kuala Lumpur |
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People: |
57% of Malays. The rest are Chinese, Indians and
other ethnic groups. |
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Language: |
Bahasa Melayu (Malay). |
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Religion: |
Islam is the official religion. |
Climate:
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Tropical climate with warm weather all year
round. Temperatures range from 21 degrees Centigrade
to 32 degrees Centigrade. Annual rainfall varies
from 2000mm to 2500mm. |
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Currency: |
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). |
Visa Requirements:
All persons entering Malaysia must possess valid national
passports or other internationally recognized travel documents
valid for travel to Malaysia. These passports or travel
documents must be valid for at least six months beyond the date
of entry into Malaysia.
Commonwealth citizens (except for India, Bangladesh, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka), British protected persons or citizens of the
Republic of Ireland and citizens of Switzerland, the
Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein do not need a visa to
enter Malaysia.
“With
effect from December 10, 2006
VOA (Visa on Arrival) for Indian
Nationals is Cancelled".
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4 Nights
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5 Days: Malaysia-truly asia Tour Itinerary
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Day 1:
Chennai - KL |
Depart from
Chennai by flight in the night. |
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Day 2:
KL- Genting (51kms) |
Arrive
Kuala Lumpur in the morning. On arrival, meet and
transfer to Genting by coach. Transfer to Genting
Highlands by Cable car. On arrival, check-in Hotel. Day
for visit to the outdoor theme Park. Full day at the
theme park. Dinner and optional visit to the
Fantastica
Show @ 85 MYR (Malaysian Ringgit). Overnight stay at Genting.
Genting Highlands:
Amidst the freshness of cool, crisp mountain air about
6,000 feet above sea level lies Malaysia's only casino
resort. Fringed by one of the oldest tropical jungles in
the world, you can try your luck at Blackjack, Keno,
Roulette or a host of other casino games. |
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Day 3:
Genting - KL |
Breakfast at hotel. Depart from Genting Highlands by
cable car. Transfer to Coach. Arrive Batu Caves. Visit
the famous Batu Caves (Murugan temple/Cave temple). Arrive Kuala
Lumpur. Check-in Hotel Grand Seasons or similar. Evening
free for shopping. Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur.
Batu Caves 12kms from KL: The
111-year-old main-temple, dedicated to Lord Subramania
(Kartikeya), is lodged in a cave about 400 feet above
ground level and 272 steps up to Temple Cave. The main
cave (temple cave) in a
hilly massif known as Bukit Batu, Rocky Hill. The name
is derived from the name of a nearby river known as Sungai Batu, Rocky River in the Malay Language.
There are some fine stalagmites and stalactites.
Kuala Lumpur: The
city of Kuala Lumpur "KL", as it is most popularly
known, was built on the confluence of two rivers, the
Klang and the Gombak rivers. |
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Day 4:
Kuala Lumpur |
Breakfast at Hotel.
Half-day city tour of Kuala Lumpur will highlight the
old and the modern that makes this city vibrant. The
tour Places of interest includes visiting a handicraft
centre, Jamek Mosque, Merdeka Square, drive pass
Chinatown and Parliament House, photo stop at the King's
Palace, Railway station, Sultan Abdul Samad building,
National Monument and country's history and culture
including visit to the 41st floor of the Petronas Twin
tower. Afternoon free for shopping. Overnight stay at
Kuala Lumpur. |
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Day 5:
KL
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Chennai |
Breakfast at Hotel. Optional tour to Sunway Lagoon
Resort and shopping Mall. Evening depart from the hotel
and drop at KLIA airport to take flight to Chennai.
Arrive Chennai. |
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Customized packages are
available on request based on
Individual needs/Budget/Interest and Time
duration....
Mail us your requirements
to
outbound@akshayaindia.com !!!
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Extension
Programme: |
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2 Nights to Langkawi with Half-day tour of
Langkawi Island:
Langkawi is 20 miles off the coast of the
extreme north west point of mainland Malaysia where
it borders Thailand. Activities include beach water
sports, diving, walking in the island's interior,
visiting waterfalls and golf. The island was awarded
duty-free status in 1987 which fuelled to its
growing popularity as a tourist destination. Savings
can be made in designer fashions, perfumes and
electronic goods at shops in Kuah and in some of the
larger hotel properties. |
2 Nights to Penang with Half-day tour of Penang:(386kms
from KL)
Penang or its Malay name of Pulau Pinang is made up
of a turtle-shaped island, a total of 280 square
kilometers, and a strip of land called Seberang Prai
on Peninsular Malaysia about 48 kilometers wide.
Widely known as the "Pearl of
the Orient", Penang is one of Asia’s most
famous islands. You will find an old church, a
Chinese temple, an Indian temple, and a Muslim
mosque within a five-minute walk from one another.
Other worthwhile stops are the delightful Penang
Bird Park, the romantic peak of Penang Hill, Fort
Cornwallis etc. |
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1 Night to Malacca: (144kms from KL)
Malacca ... where it all began. Known as the "
Venice of the East " she was once the richest port
in the WORLD ! On this tour, one gets to visit
interesting and historic places such as Dutch
Square, Heeren Street / Jonker Street, Street of
Harmony, St. Paul's Hill Complex, Bukit Cina (
Chinese Hill ). |
1 Night to Cameron highland: (220kms from KL)
Cameron Highlands is a small district in the state
of Pahang. It is a land of breathtaking scenery with
cool lush mountains peaks, waterfalls, tea
plantations, terraces of fruit and flower
gardens. The highland is tucked away at 1829m above sea-level among the peaks of the Peninsular Malaysia. Temperature
ranges between 16 to 26o C. |
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1 Night to Bukit Tinggi: (40kms from KL)
Bukit Tinggi Resort captures the essence of the
different cultures of the world in a single unique
destination! Just 40 minutes' drive from Kuala
Lumpur and 10km off the East-West Karak Highway,
Bukit Tinggi Resort covers 16,000 acres of rugged
hills and mountains crowned with lush tropical
rainforests. At 2,700 - 3,500 feet above sea level,
the air is cool, fresh and rejuvenating. |
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