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The most affordable hotels in Penang also have some of the best accommodations in Malaysia. Read more
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    Day 1

    Things that are a must to know when in M

    January 22, 2019 in India ⋅ 🌧 14 °C

    Malaysia is a fantastic holiday destination for those wishing to have a good balance between modern comforts and a little of the unfamiliar. Although being a rapidly industrializing country, Malaysia consists of natural attractions, colonial towns and accessible street eateries majorly drawing numerous tourists all around the year.

    Visiting a new country for a holiday can raise a few questions during the planning process. How would the weather be like? How easy would it be to acquire a mobile SIM card? What is the local language?

    If Malaysia is you next holiday spot, here are some tips to help you out as you chalk out your itinerary.

    Local transport: When you disembark, either at the airport pick up a prepaid taxi from the stand present there, or you can decide to travel by buses that ply through the city. Efficient and convenient, buses are considered one of the faster modes of transport here.
    Express bus stations are also set up in the different parts of Malaysia. What’s more? One can buy online bus tickets from https://www.redbus.my/ and also check for more info related to bus schedules and other details.

    Weather: If you are from the European or Southeast Asian regions, the weather can be a bit humid for you. Do pack sweat wicking apparel, as they are your best bet. Carry minimal toiletries since you will easily find them here in local shops, but do stock up on bottles of water.
    Communication: English is widely spoken here, with food labels, hawker store signs, restaurant menu cards, etc. all being made available in English. Malaysia’s cellular providers—Maxis, Digi, Celcom—have set up shop at the airport.  A SIM card costs around RM20 and comes with a minimum of 400 MB 4G data + 5RM as talk time for a period of seven days. The network, even in rural areas, is quite good.

    Places to stay at: Hatten Hotel : The Hatten Hotel is considered to be one of the best hotels to stay at when in Malaysia. The hotel is known to feature 704 smoke free guest rooms as well as state of the art restaurants and bars. The guests are treated with amenities like a full service spa, business centres, fitness centres a fully equipped gymming room as well as free parking and wi-fi. It is a 22 storeyed hotel and if you make your bookings in advance you can be lucky to get room on the top most floor allowing you to witness the spectacular views of the skyline of Malaysia.

    Park Royal Resort: It is a resort that is considered to be a fascinating destination located right in the pearl of the orient. It is set in Batu Ferringhi which is considered to be the finest stretch of beach in the island. The hotel features 309 rooms, 2 restaurants as well as a full service spa. For the ones who love swimming the hotel also has 2 huge outdoor pools.    Read more

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    Day 3

    Top Trekking destinations in Malaysia!!

    January 24, 2019 in India ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    Malaysia being home to magnificent rainforests, white sandy beaches and some of the tallest mountain ranges, is one of the most adventurous countries in Asia and a picture perfect holiday destination.
    Apart from relaxing on the beach by the calm and serene waters, you can also make sure to indulge in some adventurous activities like trekking the tallest mountains of Malaysia. Keep reading to know about some of the great trekking locations in Malaysia ranging from easy to arduous hikes.
    Traveling in and around Malaysia is quite convenient since it has some major bus terminals and express buses are the preferred mode of transport here. Tickets for which can be booked online from https://www.redbus.my/.

    Bukit Tabur
    Both the east and west regions of the Bukit Tabur are considered to be one of the best trekking trails in the country. However, some trekkers in recent times have developed a preference to trek on the eastern side of the Bukit Tabur. Trekkers usually head to Bukit Tabur during weekends to enjoy the beauty of plush green landscapes. Trekkers also enjoy the view of the sunset in the evenings. This will be a testing 2 hrs trek through the western edge, where you will climb along its marked trails and experience breathtaking drop-offs en route, all in return for heavenly winged animal eye perspectives of quiet Kluang Gate Reservoir and Kuala Lumpur's horizon. This trail is ideal for birdwatchers and nature darlings, as there will be a lot of chances to spot hawks, spectacled langurs, or even the uncommon mountain serows. Toward the finish of the half-day trek, you will acquire bits of knowledge to the untamed life and more profound gratefulness for this current natures ponder.
    Even though, the mountain itself isn't that high, despite everything it needs some flexibility to complete the summit The guide that was with us was a very patient one. This truly happens to be once in a lifetime kind of experience in the heart of Malaysia!!
    How to reach: Taking Bus is advisable. There’s a bus at a regular intervals from the Central Market. Usually takes an hour to reach.
    Bus number: 43
    Gunung Kinabalu
    Located in the vicinity of the Kinabalu National Park, the Gunung Kinabalu is the highest mountain in the country and also the third highest in Southeast Asia. Trekking on the picturesque Gunung Kinabalu is quite a challenging task and will usually take you two days to make the ascent and descent both. It is better if you book the climb through a local tour company. The Gunung Kinabalu is not recommended for beginners but it is popular among professional trekkers from all over the world.
    Factfile: The Gunung Kinabalu has been declared as a world heritage site by the UNESCO. (Therefore, a must visit).
    How to reach: Take a Bus. You can catch a bus from KK Kinabalu Park. There are buses at regular intervals and the first one leaves sharp at 7:30AM. A usual journey should take somewhere around two hours.    Read more

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