Malaysia

Basic Information :

Population 24,821,300

ISD Code : +60

Currency : Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) 1 MYR= 14 Indian Rupees (INR) approximately

Languages : Bahasa Malaysia (Malay-official), Chinese, Tamil, English

Time Zone : GMT +8 hours. IST +2:30 hours

Voltage : 220V - 240V

Kuala Lumpur :

Population : 1.6 million in 2006

Founded in 1857 as a tin miners’ settlement, this dazzling metropolis is today one of Asia’s thriving mega cities. Situated at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, Kuala Lumpur (or KL as it is locally  known) means ‘muddy confluence.’ It has come a long way since its sleepy origins- contemporary KL is a shopper’s paradise, offering the discerning shopper choices from designer labels to ethnic Malaysia-made garments like batik and night markets. Here you can come across British colonial buildings next to Islamic  style Malay mosques and glass-concrete skyscrapers. The inhabitants of the city also reflect this motley of cultures. The three main ethnic groups are the Malays, the Chinese and the Indians. The latter two groups were brought in during colonial rule mainly as labor to work on the tin mines and rubber plantations, respectively. Today, they enrich the cultural milieu and enhance the vibrancy of the city, offering a plethora of cuisines, attire, festivals and rituals. So experience KL, the confluence of tradition and modernity.

Genting Highlands

Elevation 1,760 m (5,774 ft)

Known for its salubrious climate and crisp mountain air, this hill-station is nestled in the Titiwangsa Mountains, and is home to the famous Genting Highlands Resort. It is an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur and is also accessible by South East Asia's longest cable car ride (3.38km). In 2006, the Guinness Book of World Records listed Genting’s First World Hotel as the world's largest hotel with a total of 6,118 rooms. Due to its year-round pleasant climate (16-24 c) and misty ambience, Genting enjoys high visitation  from all over the world. It also provides entertainment for all ages and interests- cinemas, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, concerts, food courts, concerts, indoor and outdoor theme parks, as well as a snow park.

Taman Negara

Taman Negara means National Park in Malay. Designated as a protected area in 1938 (then known as King George V National Park), it has a total area of 4,343 sq km. Gunung Tahan (2187m), the highest point of the Malay Peninsula, lies within Taman Negara.

A fascinating fact about this tropical jungle is that it is supposed to be 130 million years old, the oldest in the world. The forest is also known for its abundant bird and insect life. It is a botany lover’s paradise, with wide varieties ranging from luminescent fungi to rafflesia, the world’s largest flower, to orchids, ferns and ancient trees. Taman Negara is home to over 10,000 plant species, 150,000 insects, 675 birds and over 270 reptiles. You might see long tailed macaques swinging from tree to tree or monitor lizards basking in the sun by the river.

Among Taman Negara’s original inhabitants is the Batek group of Orang-Asli (indigenous people). Traditionally, they led a nomadic lifestyle in the forests, hunting game with blowpipes and darts poisoned with tree sap. Contemporary Bateks lead a more or less settled existence. Once found throughout inland peninsular Malaysia, today they are confined to the interiors of Taman Negara.

Our other activities include :

Night trail : Hear the jungle come alive at night, where a ranger will guide you and give you a peep into the night life of the jungle…be it crickets singing or a stick insect dancing.

Shooting river rapids : Shooting the rapids on the river in a locally made wooden boat called perahu is truly a wet and wild experience.

Canopy walk : One of the most exciting activities is the canopy walk- a 400mts long aerial ropeway 45mts above the jungle floor. It is the longest canopy walk of its kind and gives you literally a bird’s eye view of the jungle.

Enroll now and revel in the treasures of the park! It will be an experience of a lifetime!