“Malaysia, Truly Asia” is what you hear en route to Malaysia. Indeed, there\u2019s practically every bit of Asia to be found here, as the country\u2019s population is made up primarily of three groups: Malay, Chinese and Indians. Quite unexpectedly, the diversity of Malaysian handcrafts is reflective of this composition. From the dense urban jungle of Kuala Lumpur to the pristine beaches of the Perhentian Islands, Malaysia is a beautiful and often underrated country. Spend the day with a traditional tribe or in a tea plantation in the Cameron Highlands or trek through the huge national parks of Gunung Mulu and Taman Negara, all the while coming across various wildlife including tigers and Orangutans. Make sure to head to Borneo and explore the jungle and dive at Spider, one of the best dive locations in the world. Plus, there is great Indian food and curries throughout the country. Malaysia is a unique travel experience that is much different from its neighbors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Accommodation<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Dorms start at 30-55 MYR per night, with larger cities being on the high end of that spectrum. Private rooms cost around 75 MYR for a single room and around 100 MYR for a double. Budget hotels start at 80 MYR.<\/p> Food<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0A street meal will start under 4 MYR and rarely cost more than 11 MYR. Expect to pay 7-20 MYR in restaurants. Western food will always cost more.<\/p> Transportation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Expect to pay around 5-11 MYR per hour on a bus trip. Taxis can be expensive though, as the fare is charged per person, and you\u2019ll be charged four fares if you can\u2019t find anyone to share with! Within Kuala Lumpur, fares start at 3 MYR for the first .6 mile, though many taxis do not have working meters. In this case, agree on a price up-front.<\/p> Activities<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Most attractions in Malaysia are quite cheap. Trekking costs 35-75 MYR per day. Diving costs 245-300 MYR for two-day dives or 830-1,325 MYR for a full PADI course.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Taxis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Taxis aren\u2019t usually metered in Malaysia, so make sure to agree on the fare before you set off.<\/p> Camp<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0It\u2019s possible to camp in Taman Negara to save on accommodation costs \u2013 expect to pay around 5 MYR.<\/p> Local street food<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Street stalls are the place to go for hawker food which is delicious and costs just a few bucks. In my opinion, it\u2019s the best food in the country and the cheapest!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t A decent meal for lunch at a local food stall is Rs. 200 per plate.<\/p> The currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit. 1 Malaysian Ringgit equals Rs:17.22.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Visit\u00a0Kuala Lumpur<\/strong> \u2013 Chances are you\u2019ll be spending at least a few nights in Malaysia\u2019s capital Kuala Lumpur. The Petronas Twin Towers are a must-see, and if you don\u2019t mind heights, you should walk across the bridge connecting the two. They stand an awesome 1,500 feet tall. There are decent bird zoos and a few parks also worth seeing.<\/p> Dive at the\u00a0Perhentian Islands<\/strong> \u2013 These islands are hugely popular with snorkelers and divers as the reefs and crystalline waters surrounding them are host to a wide variety of coral, sea-turtles, small sharks, and reef-fish. They are getting more popular every year but are a beautiful respite from the party heavy and tourist-packed island in Thailand.<\/p> Hike Mount Kinabalu National Park\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Kota Kinabalu National Park was designated as Malaysia\u2019s first World Heritage in 2000 for its \u2018outstanding universal values\u2019. You\u2019ll be expecting something pretty special on your visit and this National Park doesn\u2019t disappoint. Mount Kota Kinabalu is Malaysia\u2019s tallest mountain and the fourth tallest in Southeast Asia. The hiking through the huge (over 600 square miles) park is fantastic.<\/p> Experience diversity at Sarawak Cultural Village<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This living museum showcases the heritage of all of the racial groups in Sarawak \u2013 Malays, Chinese, and Indians have been living here peacefully for hundreds of years. Aside from the cultural experience, there are loads of bizarre, yet fun activities, like coconut bowling, blowpipe shooting, and traditional dance lessons.<\/p> Spot wildlife<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Malaysia is rich in wildlife both on land and in its surrounding waters. Some of the world\u2019s most rare and endangered animals can be found here. Orangutans, Malaysian tigers, Monitor Lizards, and Sumatran Rhinos are all indigenous to the country and can be seen on one of the many wildlife tours.<\/p> Dive at Sipadan Island<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sipadan Island is arguably one of the world\u2019s best dive sites. Its crystal clear waters are filled with barracudas, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and greenback and hawksbill turtles. To give you an idea of the beauty of this place, Jacques Cousteau once declared the island an \u201cuntouched piece of art\u201d.<\/p> Tour the tea plantations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The Cameron Highlands\u00a0are covered in lush tea plantations and are a popular place to go on a tour. Visit the factories to learn about the production process or just relax with a cup of tea and obligatory cake or scone. This area is great to spend a few days, cool off from the heat of the rest of the country, and hike the trails that dot the area.<\/p>
A vacation in Malaysia will cost you around\u00a0Rs. 30,000<\/strong> approx per person for a package of 5 nights\/6 days. This includes travel expenses, food, and accommodation. Please note this trip estimate exempt the flight tickets cost and also it is highly budgeted estimate, which can vary according to your expense preferences.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ml67kloxxtpg.i.optimole.com\/NOI8c0c-gtGQgF_b\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:75\/https:\/\/travelamigos.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kaula-lumpur-twin-tower-min.jpeg\")
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