Malaysia Travel Tips
The Malaysian islands are popularly known as “The British Indies”. The country was known to produce and trade a range of unknown and exotic flavors to the rest of the world and gained the name “The Fabled Spice Islands of the East”. Malaysia had been a colony to the Portuguese, the Dutch and finally the British. Besides, the colonial remains, the country has a lot more to offer to the holiday package tourists- from the beaches and mountains to unscathed tropical forests.
Attractions:
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Kuala Lumpur: This city adds life not only to the country but to the whole world. It is the hub where all cultures meet- Indians, Chinese, Malay and European mix to form a cosmopolitan amalgamation. There are old mosques to complement the high Petronas twin towers, national museums and prayer halls to stand by mouth watering eateries. With Batu caves being another major tourist spot just a few kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, this is one place you cannot afford to miss.
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Beaches: The Malaysian beaches have always been known for their beauty and elegance. Filled with palm trees and mystic hills with rainforests around, these beaches are truly a delightful experience. You also have access to the islands near by that come alive with coral reefs and the psychedelic marine life if you are a guest of our vacation packages.
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Jungle Trekking: The best way to know Malaysian nature is to trek through the jungles on travel packages. The country being a haven to trekkers of the jungle provides all types of terrain for both trained and untrained trekkers. While trekking through the jungle you might meet some of the indigenous species of Malaysia, making your journey even more exciting.
Climate: Malaysia experiences two major seasons- one moderately dry another fairly wet. Thunderstorms frequent during the wet patches. The eastern part of the Malay islands are however very wet during rains.
Most suitable time for visiting: You should best visit Malaysia between May to September on our cheap vacation packages. The beaches are best to avoid during the monsoon months which is during October- November and April- May on the western coast and from November to January during the eastern coast.
Landing and taking off: Malaysia is frequented by tourists and business personnel alike with our inclusive travel packages. It is dotted with international airports throughout its stretch. All the major air carriers in the world serve this country.
Internal Transportation: Buses, cabs and trains are largely used in Malaysia to commute distances. Ferries are also often used to travel through water.
Communication: Malaysia has a sophisticated telecommunication system. Mobile phones are largely used. The international code for the country is 60.
Currency: The locally dealt currency is the Malaysian Ringgit. You cannot take out more currency than what you had come with if you are not native to the place. Credit cards are widely accepted all across the country in hotels and departmental stores.
Time: Malaysia is in the same time zone as Perth, Singapore and Hong Kong, which is 6 hours ahead of the GMT.
Heath Information: No other vaccination except the one against Yellow Fever is required if you happen to come from a region with the endemic. It is advisable to get immunized against malaria and check up with your doctor before a visit to the country.
