11 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Kuala Lumpur City Gallery and Kwai Chai Hong. Get some cultural insight at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia and Shalini Ganendra Fine Art. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at National Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Petronas Twin Towers, look for gifts at Happy Creations, and explore the engaging exhibits at Museum of Illusions.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Kuala Lumpur tour builder.

Islamabad, Pakistan to Kuala Lumpur is an approximately 9-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Islamabad to Kuala Lumpur is 3 hours. Traveling from Islamabad in June, you will find days in Kuala Lumpur are a bit cooler (39°C), and nights are about the same (29°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Genting Highlands.

Genting Highlands represents a hill resort with a cool climate and plenty of attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): take in the history at The VOID.

To find photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Genting Highlands travel route planner.

You can drive from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Batu Caves.

True to its name, Batu Caves draw visitors with its famous limestone cavern system, lying to the north of Kuala Lumpur.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Pantai Remis Kuala Selangor, make a trip to Cave Villa, and then stroll through Batu Caves.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Batu Caves trip planner.

You can drive from Genting Highlands to Batu Caves in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in June, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can drive to Putrajaya.

Envisioned as a monument to Malaysian urban design and public architecture, the planned city of Putrajaya covers 4,932 hectares (12,187 acres) of repurposed plantations.

To find traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Putrajaya visit planning site.

Getting from Batu Caves to Putrajaya by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to drive to Melaka.

Known as the "Historical City," Melaka boasts an eclectic blend of colonial, Peranakan Chinese, and traditional Malay architecture.

Get some historical perspective at The Royal Press and A Famosa Fort. Museum-lovers will get to explore Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum and Stadthuys. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at House of Museums Malacca, view the masterpieces at Hueman Studio, get engrossed in the history at Malacca Heritage Centre, and don't miss a visit to The Huskitory.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Melaka trip maker.

Drive from Putrajaya to Melaka in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.