5 days in Malaysia Itinerary

Kuala Lumpur is known for sightseeing, parks, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Petronas Twin Towers, explore the fascinating underground world of Batu Caves, stroll around KL Bird Park, and take in panoramic vistas at Menara Kuala Lumpur.

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Chennai, India to Kuala Lumpur is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is 2.5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Chennai in May: high temperatures in Kuala Lumpur hover around 39°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to fly to George Town.

On the 27th (Sat), admire the striking features of Kek Lok Si Temple, examine the collection at Penang House of Music, then contemplate the long history of Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Panpuri Organic Spa Penang.

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You can fly from Kuala Lumpur to George Town in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Lumpur to George Town is minus 1 hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Langkawi.

On the 28th (Sun), fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take in the views from Langkawi Sky Bridge, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cenang Beach.

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Getting from George Town to Langkawi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from George Town to Langkawi. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in May, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.