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Petronas Towers lit up at night

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Malaysia · Southeast Asia

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and rainforest — visa-free and underrated.

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Why TripWise recommends this

  • Strong match for your interest in food
  • Strong match for comfortable travel
  • December is the best time to go

Worth knowing before you book

  • · Reachable in about 6 months of saving at your current rate

Malaysia gives you a big city, an island and old-growth jungle in one week, at prices close to Vietnam. Visa-free entry for Indian passports makes it one of the lowest-friction international trips available.

Things to do

Must see

  • Petronas Towers and KLCC Park

    ₹1,600 pp

    Skybridge tickets sell out; the park below is free and the better photo.

    Kuala Lumpurabout 3hView on map

Food

  • Jalan Alor night market

    ₹700 pp

    Satay, char kway teow and durian if you are brave.

    Kuala Lumpurabout 2hView on map

Adventure

  • Langkawi Sky Bridge

    ₹1,800 pp

    Cable car up Gunung Mat Cincang to a curved suspension bridge.

    Langkawiabout 4hView on map

Culture

  • Batu Caves

    ₹200 pp

    272 rainbow steps to a limestone cave temple; go before the heat.

    Selangorabout 3hView on map

  • Penang George Town street art

    Free

    A UNESCO old town best seen on foot, mural by mural.

    Penangabout 3hView on map

Nature

  • Cameron Highlands tea estate

    ₹900 pp

    Cool hills, strawberry farms and BOH's plantation terrace.

    Pahangabout 5hView on map