TRAVEL WITHIN MLY & NEARBY: 10122015
KL:
AIR ASIA TRAVEL NOTES:
- Pleasant cabin experience but seats have little leg room. The best seats are #4 in the first row or #14 (14 has more legroom & reclines)
- I did web check-in to save 10RM for counter check-in. Seat Nos. were given randomly on the web check printout.
- Bookings done using EZ Debit Card do not have any extra charges, but via Bid Debit, bank or credit card you have to pay.
- Cabin baggage is 7kg max allowed but so far nobody checked.
- Bus#12 came at 7am at Desa Pg.Bus#401E & 102 go to airport via Bukit Jambul, every 1/2hr, Fare@ 2.70, 6AM to 1030PM. It doesn't stop at or near Desa Pinang as it goes over d bridge. So, u have to walk upto Macallum stop which is at the corner of road going inside Macallum area.Bus#401E took >1hr to airprt;7.40-8.50am.(2hrs total).
- I took my car to park at Pg. airport. Take the ticket from machine. Charges are 24RM/night. Motorbike is free.
- For taxi, the best option is MyTeksi @35~45
- If you take airport taxi it costs around 45RM to Desa Pg, before midnight rates start.
- I once took only one carry-bag(wheels) & a fabric bag only. AirAsia charges 45RM for 15kg checked-in baggage.
- Took ETS train for 12.50RM.Ticket counter is in arrival hall.
- I found out that a rucksack is definitely better than a fabric bag for commuting in town, more so if the rucksack is also having wheels.
- LRT STARTS AT 6AM.
- If checked in already, you can directly go to dep. lounge at 3rd floor of KLIA2.
- Pg. security is less finicky than KL. They took my tester at KLIA2 & even small knife from med bag. They ask to pass through the scanner again. Asked me to remove belt. I remove belt n phone n kept them in rucksack, not in tray.
- If alarm rings tell’em "keys" or "coins" or "stylus".
- Water & food items can be taken in rucksack.
- McDonalds & all food items rates are double at both Pg & KLIA2 airports.
- It's better to be early as sometimes they close boarding earlier than schedule time.
- In the morning Bayan Baru route could be jammed so take alternate route via PISA straight to airport.
MAS TRAVEL NOTES:
At KL Sentral, you can check-in your baggage n go to KLIA by train, i.e "KLIA Express". Charges are 35RM one way. Must be at KL S 2hrs before. Takes 30minutes to be at airport. Train leaves every 20minutes.
*KFC at KLIA has reasonable rates. After security check in dep lounge Mary Brown is reasonable.
FIREFLY TRAVEL NOTES:
Very good experience.
Booked by internet via CIMB credit card & printed.Direct debit from banks is also possible.
Bus#401E & 102 go to airport via Bukit Jambul, every 1/2hr, Fare@ 2.70, 6AM to
1030PM. 401E is free fr Firefly passengers. Just show yr booking/boarding pass.
It doesn't stop at or near Desa Pinang as it goes over d bridge.So, u have to walk upto Macallum stop which is at the corner of road going inside Macallum area.
*20 kg free fr West Mly. Fr East Mly @25 online.
* Size restriction on cabin bag; 56x36x23 cm & 7kg.
*can take water & food items on domestic flgt.
*checked my phone wires in pocket at PG security.
*I did'nt take my laptop.Its a pain to carry.
*There is no shuttle bus at Subang.One has to take the normal bus.1hr journey to KL S.
*FIREFLY operates at terminal#2 of Subang.
*KL Rapid bus# U81 goes frm Subang to KL central.Bus stop is across d road at MAS
bldg.Fare@2.50. Direction: SE.
* There is a covered bridge frm d 2nd floor of Subang terminal#2 arrival hall, that crosses d road & leads 2 bus stop.
* the Food avlble at terminal#2 is expensive & lousy.
* Keep longsleeve shirt in cabin bag or a jacket.
* 45min ride by bus 2 KL-S.
MALINDO AIR NOTES:
Very pleasant experience & sufficient leg room. The best of all three above.
It goes to both KLIA2 & Subang.
One can charge Tab or phone in cabin with USB provided at entertainment screen.
15kg baggage is allowed free.
Light snacks are served.
Be cautious for the night flight as it gets delayed usually.
You can change the flight time & date after booking without any extra charges.
If security keeps anything, go back & checkin yr bag, provided the departure time is sufficient.
For Subang it’s a small plane, entrance is from d tale end.
Front most seats have more legroom.
Better to choose KLIA2 because Subang only has road link, no LRT, hence traffic jam
TRAIN:
- Comfortable & hassle-free travel is by train; but its quite cold inside. Hi neck vest is needed.
- Berth@40/30child,9p-5.30a6.(Seat@20)Reserve 1st.Can book online 48hrs b4 by credit card & seats shown r actual.(Dates can be changed, once).Can refund 75% b4 72hrs.
- Better buy from counter 2 avoid online risk. Pay cash.
- Note down E-ticket's Ref. ID in phone.
- Ferry: starts at 5.30am from B/W.
- The Indian Muslim restaurant outside B/W Rlwy stn has capati which is OK.@1RM.The outside food court is lousy & expensive.
- Take d left side of connecting passage when coming from ferry. The slopy direct one has overhead bridge which is tiring.
- Bring along food for journey; Nasi gorengx2+water+fruit(bananas)best.Nimko,chips,sweets,biscuits,chess useful.
- Strap locks are best to lock trolley bag in train.
- Padlocks r also must 2 lock luggage in train, when u go to toilet or asleep.
- Shorts is better than Sarong fr toilet in train & elsewhere.
NOTES OF TRAIN TRAVEL:14/11/2012
- Shouldn't come so early at waiting room, because the wooden benches are tiring to sit long.
- Wifi is available at waiting room,but very slow n disconnects. It is Penang free wifi & asks for registration. My user/pw is cheetah/123456,email is bakup.
- We had food at Kapitan b4 walking to ferry terminal.
- 11pm train came at 1030 & we moved into train after d announcement.
- It was too cold in d train.
- Its better to sleep early so that early morning you can use the toilet. The latrine is shaky but can be used.
- A light pyjama is best for sleeping in train. Trousers can be changed b4 sleeping, while lying on the berth.
- Train arrived KL 30min late.
- It is better to bring two towels next time. One each for me & other two.
- You can go straight to Imbi while using LRT to Hang Tuah station & then changing to Monorail without buying extra token.There is a special escalator leading towards monorail bypassing the token exit machines.
- Sri Petaling LRT line is extended to Puchong which will go upto IOI mall.
- The monorail is connected to KL Sentral now.
- Go KL bus is free to move around in downtown area of KL. But careful wid pick pockets & avoid putting yr purse on the side of person sitting next to you.
- Ask bhabhi to cook parathas.Very tasty.
- The LRT & Monorail are packed between Bukit Bintang, Imbi, Hangtua area generally.
BUS:
*KONSORTIUM Bus 2 KL frm KOMTAR@35RM,every hour dep,4.5hrs trip 2 bukit jalil,seats ok,engh leg room,cool inside,rude staff,felt giddy.(kbes.com.my)
*Fr Peng take B/W bus.no need to reserve.
*Never travel by TRANSNATIONAL.Narrow seats,over cooled,1 stop only,Bad counter service,wrong seatings,never take rear seats,bumpy&vomitish.
*AEROLINE DBL DECKER:
PG#04-6572122,(Sungai Nibong) & Queensbay Mall
KL:#03-62588800
Corus Hotel,Jln Ampg.,KLCC & Sunway Pyramid.
0930,1530,@60RM,4.5hrs
Notes:urine toilet only,food(lousy),tea(1 time),power socket,cold inside,TV,Less leg room,ground staff unfriendly.(concln:not worthy).
*NICE (PLUS LINER)
Pg:Sungai Nibong & Marina bay, Ferry terminal:
KL:KL CENTRAL & TESCO (PUCHONG)
@76rm,WiFi,refreshments,(recommended by Rafi)
*Taxi frm Sungai Nibong to Desa Pg@30RM.
ETS TRAIN BETWEEN BW& KL:
Fare 59RM, Takes 4 hrs, 9.30am KLS, 5.30pm BW
TAXI:
(Pg)
Mohd. Ali # 012-4610440 , 016-4034655(@45 fr airport from desa pg)
Call My Teksi. Best.@35-40Rm to airport from Desa Pg.
KL:
My Teksi-KL (can book only via Tab or smart phone)03-1700-81-9696.
Good experience.
Also Easy Taxi & Uber.
Public Taxi#03-62592020
My Teksi from Saujana Aster to Nilai Impian@39RM (&vice versa)
FOOD:
Water bottle,fruit(apple,bananas),nimko,
take burger/rice for train/bus,3 in 1 coffee,lipton tea bags ,small sachets of jam,butter,ketchup, milk, sugar(McDon) etc
Saujana Aster: Got jam, sugar, butter
LUGGAGE:
1Cabin wheeled suitcase(best even for 2,3 days)+strap lock,
1 Rucksack(must)+its pad lock+strap lock.
1 xtra rucksack/clothbag fr food items.
(MUST)Small soft black bag 2 carry mobile, purse, glasses etc.
*Keep some space in bag fr things 2 bring. Ha ha!
CLOTHING:
Black woolen cap, socks, long sleeves T-shirt or jacket(change in train),blanket or shawl fr sleeping in A/C in train or bus.1 sun cap,1 multipocket pajama fr travel, sleep'g & home use,1-m'pocket trousers/jeans fr visiting people/offces,4-T shrts(2-collar,1-bushrt,1-T-shr)(1 shirt/day),1 prayer cap,1 baju Melayu(if needed at bhabhi) or Kurta Suit(@Harbns),2 vests(1 pocket +1 norml),2 underwears, Bahama shorts,Strap chappal.
Saujana Aster: 1 shorts, 1 tracksuit, 1 vest 2 towels are in Saujana Aster.
Note:
*There is really no need to carry so many T-shirts. One can wear one shirt many times, except for conferences.
*White pajama is not a good choice, becomes dirty quickly.
*An aftershave lotion is better n needed rather than a perfume. If possible, take both.
*Bring many USB cables & USB hub to charge at least two things at the same time. But not when u r taking only one thing or 2 USB chargers.
A multi connector USB cable is much better to charge two devices from one Samsung charger. (see photo#1)
PHOTO#1
* Must bring hi current Tab charger (1.5A) to charge it quickly, which can be used for other things also if USB slot is given.eg, iPhone, phone watch, blue tooth earpiece, power bank
*It’s better to have charger of 3pin instead of 2pin+converter in Mly, but for overseas take the right socket &/or convertible travel plug.
*For Nikon camera charger also, find a 3pin converter.
*No need to carry DSLR Nikon. Its damn heavy.
*No need to carry mug for tea, bring a paper glass or get one from McDonald's or 7/11.
Conference Notes:
* When staying in a hi class hotel for a conference, iron & hairdryer are available in d room.(see photo#1 above).
*Water boiler is also provided with teabags.
*It is cold during the seminar, so a decent coat, sweater or jacket, shoes n socks and possibly a decent cap are needed.
*1 tie is enough.
*2 vests & 1 pocket vest are enough. They become dirty soon. Can be washed. 3 U/Wears max.
* Normal black trousers are useless because of lack of pockets.
* Hotel room T-shirt or long sleeves should be a decent one, or wear the one with message.
* A shawl, coat, sweater or Jacket is essential for conference room.
* UniKlo full sleeves vest does not fully protect from aircon cold in conferences. I had to wear coat on top of it. A hi-neck could be better as I felt cold in the neck area.
*Tab along with its keyboard & original charger is better to bring rather than laptop.
*For lectures record the voice via Tab or iPhone voice recorder. Plus take pictures of the slides of presentations.2015.
* Tab has the advantage of phone & many useful applications esp. Offline maps.
* Use iPhone less for recording any media as it is complicated to transfer photos, videos & audio files from it.
* In 4star hotels, often toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving kit, towels, soaps, tissue papers, slippers, towel gown etc are provided.
*However in Budget hotels (@100-200RM) soaps, towels & shampoo are given but shaving kit, slippers are not given. I found that the tea, coffee in "Hotel Sentral" was free.
*If u have to collect towel or anything else, keep it in the wardrobe with your coat or shirts on the very first day, so that u can see it is replenished on the next day, rather than collecting it on the last day. However it is dangerous also as they can report for stealing.
*Usually, the hotels checkout time is around 12noon, while check-in time is after 12noon, say 2pm.
*Usually the 3star above hotels have baggage leaving area known as Concierge. You can check out at the given time & leave your luggage in concierge. Then u r free to roam around until its yr flight time or if you are checking in to another hotel.
*It’s good to travel alone sometimes especially for conferences. One is free to make decisions & network with others. Peace of mind.
*It’s good to have a small stapler while travelling to conference/seminars. It helps.
* A high neck uni-klo vest is mandatory for conferences.
* 'Offline Maps' is a very useful application & a life saver. It works offline & even gives directions.
TOILETR'ES:
Small towel, hairbrush, toothpste, t-brush, dentl floss, shampoo sachets, A/shave in small bottle, perfume, powder, soap(not fr Bhabi's or Suajana Aster hse),shaving razors (2), shvng foam, nail cutter, small scissors, Bigen, convex lense, lighter torch ,tiny cutter, hand sanitiser, Poncho(raincoat)x2, Mosquito repellant sachets. mirror wid grip(fr shaving), travel fabric slippers.
MED:
Antifungus cream,Betnovate,Panadol,plasters, med for diarrhoea, prostate med,Joshanda,sonf,plaster.Cardimum for toothache,Thermometers;(both)&Iodex.
TOOLS:
Small watchmaker tool set(in glasses cover,+&-),soldrng iron+meter(gugu has)+tester,head lamp/torch,bag stitcher+thread,tiny plus screwdriver set(key chain),
Needle set fr stitching.
THINGS:
Old newspapers(fr train).Many polythene+paper bags(spit,vomit,shoes)
2 spectacles,Fully charged solar power banks (2),Laptop wid wifi.Chess,Cards,W/T,phone chrger(wid multi connector USB cable),handsfree& PC cable,tissues,1 belt compass wid key chain+compass on wrist watch(both very useful),1 gyro,Lense,Maps KL&Mlysa or relevant,Flashdrive wid songs,Card reader,blank DVDs to save fotos taken,Cds of my music collection & softwares,BM book+dict,Digital Camera+chrgr+tripod+cables,a thin ring notebook(as data backup).Casio Databank Digt.+analogue Watch.Relevant Name cards,Poncho(raincoat)x2,Multi socket if staying in hotel, Travel socket (overseas).Paper glass for tea filled with teabags, sugar & creamers.
Purse or pouch for TC's, cash & cards to be kept seperately in suitcase.But take along when going out.
DOCUMENTS:
Local:
Copies of ticket,my PP,receipts.All cards,GUPU IC,application/reg forms,ATM Citi/MCB
IMP:DON'T PUT ALL D CARDS & MONEY IN ONE PURSE.KEEP SOME MONEY ELSEWHERE.
Foreign:
Old Passport, PAK NICOP, ATM cards of MCB & CIMB, BIG debit card, EZ virtual card, Mlysn wedg cert+card nikah, Mlysn driving license, TC's, photocopies of all d Cards & documents.
If family travelling along, their pp & ics with copies.
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KL FEEDBACK/GENERAL NOTES:
(for 1-2wk)
Best length of stay=1 week(U get tired of walkng)
Check wid KL Rapid fr day pass.
KLRapid charges 2.50rm/1way,U60 to Puchong.
Lockers avlble at KL Sentral@5,10,20rm/day/opening.
Low Yat plaza best place fr laptop LCD's, MBs & hdd's,New&old Mobile phones sale,repair & accessories & more.It is also open on Sat & Sun,10am10pm.Toilets@0.50rm
APAQ fr LCD'S.
Peji(Elma) is working on daily wages. Inform him b4 hand.Call him John here.
Chung@ Cellular Pharmacy,1st flr fr BB repair (MB,LCDs,Body)& spares.(battery@65).Sd mem card 16gb@39rm
Alex@Mobile clinic, flr#1 fr Recon BBs
.Fr phone accessories,1st flr,T17,18 shop.
Walkie Talkies are available on 1st flr. One with buttons (Kenwood) was 450rm.
Fr cheaper lunch go 2 Giant in basemnt or any super store & get food frm bakery.Their 3seeds bread is best.
If net avlble,upload fotos (& vid2 b burnt later) at shutterfly,to free mem card.
Burn dvd of fotos+vid taken(to free mem card)
Never try a nu sandal or joggers,else u'll end up having blisters.
Bring camera AV cable also 2 see stills/videos on TV.
Dont stuff books fr Gupu.He never studies.
Use Googlemaps to locate d place b4 coming 2 KL.
Bring something fr Leyshack&Harbans.Ask Harbans what she wants.
Bring bread,teabags,sachets of sugar,creamer,ketchup & JAM (McD)& butter fr stay@Leyshack or elsewhere.
Feedback :Aug 23-25 2013
Never take a taxi from Harbans place for KL sentral , @17rm.at 6am.
No need to carry phone watch,hardly used.
There is no direct train from-to lcct-kl sentral.It is bus+train service and takes about 1hr 15 min @12.50RM.
The Air Asia bus between LCCT & KLS takes about an hour & costs between 8-10RM.
MyTeksi application on smart phone is a useful service and can only be booked via smart phone.They don't book via telephone. The charges are same as normal taxi.
- For Tune Hotels, consider bringing pillow, blanket or sleeping bag for 3rd person.
- Room slippers are needed to be used in hotel.
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HOTELS IN KL:
*UK ASIA HOTEL:
Bukit Bintang main road.
Adnan# +60133336133
Can help in getting decent room for 50, 60RM next to their restaurant of Pakistani food.
*MEHRAN HOTEL:
Chowkit,right from LRT station.Pakistani owner & Pak food.Rooms rate @80/dbl bed wid extra bed.Food is lousy.Place is dirty.
*HOTEL SENTRAL:
Near KL Sentral,behind De Sentral on the back lane.30-Jln Tambypillai.@137/superior double room with B/fast,two seperate beds.Stayed from 5-6/4/2013.
Towels,Soaps,shampoo,free tea & coffee sachets with waterheater,free wifi were provided.Though never got connected.
Eight Swera:
Opp Tune hotel, Chowkit.
#03-26020951@65/s,@100/family
(Pakistani)
PLACES IN KL:
LOW YAT PLAZA:
Opens all days including weekends 10 to 10.Bought keyboard for Samsung galaxy Tab @100
*CITI ONE PLAZA:
@LRT stop MASJID INDIA,grnd floor,Ibrahim Pakistani shop:(Can find plum chatni@7.5rm, Joshanda@4.50/20).You have to walk a lot from LRT station to Citione plaza through a pasar pagi of the sorts.
Food Court-2nd flr,all pak food&sweets.Don't go the corner shop near the entrance.
Lahore Food:full of chillies,lousy
Pakistani food:OK,@5RM/dish
Nearby find Tshirts with messages at Chop Ayam Shop.
*KLCC:
Food court at 3rd level is ok.prices are a bit higher but quality is superb.Black pepper chicken rice@4rm,white rice+chicken leg in honey@4rm.
*ACQUARIA@KLCC:
Its a waste of money.We 3 paid 104RM only to see fishes & insects.I took senior citizen ticket by showing passport.We went just to please Nirvaan.
*WALKWAY:
There is a covered walkway that connects KLCC with PAVILION & BUKIT BINTANG areas.It is very convenient.
*BATU CAVES:
Worth a visit.See d cave with paintings also.
*AGRICULTURE PARK:
"Taman Pertanian Malaysia",Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam,40000,ShahAlam: Located in Sectn#8 of Shah Alam,in North West corner of its map. 8.30-4.30p(5p):Entrnce:RM3/1(abve 55,RM1),Chalet@20,Tent@5/nght.Bookng#55106922/55107048 Cycle Rent/hr:@5/3(nu/old) i
ACCESS: 1.Frm KL SENTRAL take KL Rapid#U80 to MAYBANK or UiTM,Shahalam;(last stop). 2.Then T602 to Sectn#8,get dwn at "Tmn Pertanian Mly" stop.Walk towards North of d bus stop.Turn left along d road.U'll C TNB GRID at left corner of rd.Go ahead straight & den turn right frm a T-junction. Straight ahead is d park gate.
*KTM Komuter goes to Shahalam frm KL SNTRL.Its 10rm by taxi frm there.
*can take a Taxi frm Puchong 2 park.@25rm
Comments:
Its worth d effort,Cycle ride great,best fr family day picnic.Come early in morng,Bring water(must),food,radio,w/t.
*Chalets are 80rm/nite.min 10ppl.
*PASAR SENI:
is quite an interestng place,as art galleries r there 2.Items are usually expensive here.Toilet@50 sen(I used Mcdonald's ),@Nasi Kandar;Tandoori@7.50(5/2008).Cane ladies bags are ok@10-15RM.Tshirts.
*BIRD Park:Tmn Burung:
U've 2 walk frm Pasar Seni 2 Museum Negara. @35RM/My Cad@15.the info counter knows nothing & no maps r avlble.useless place.
*TMN BUNGA:
Free on weekdays,@1 on weekends.its further up North.
*LAKE GARDENS:
Walk further North &turn West.Its behind museum Negara.Boring place.
*TEMPLE:BRICKFIELDS:
Worth a visit.Its opp KL CENTRAL.walk North untill u see Petronas pump on right.follow d road along pump inside.its at d end of rd.The Nimko shops are moved to Brickfield area after d bus stop..
*TEMPLER Park:
is in Rawang in West after Harbans.has forest &waterfall.
*KL TOWER:
Take Go KL free bus,get down at Jln Raja Chulan.You can walk upto tower by using stairs or there is a free shuttle bus now, to take up to tower entrance.Tickets:we paid 80RM for 1 child,1senior citizen & 1 normal local adult.Its worth going up.Dont let them take yr picture,its 35rm.
*KIDZANIA:
Bus#U88 goes direct from KL Sentral.Its in PJ,next to IKEA main store
LRT nearest station is Kelana Jaya,then take free shuttle to CURVE or IKEA.
We paid @120RM to enter.Its not worth.Very cold inside.
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HOSTS IN KL:
BHABHI NOTES:
*Bus#U60 fr batu8,@2.50rm.Takes abt 45 min from KLSentral.
*Spare room with bath available.
*WIFI avlble.
*Better bring your own laptop & dvds 2 copy movies.
*Never stay in d month of Puasa wid any relatives.
*Dont discuss your programs as u might get odd comments.
*Songs CD is good.
*Towel is recommeneded though not necessary.
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HARBANS NOTES:
*Likes cloth's bag,long scarves, joshandas,bananas,white kurtas.Buy fragrance potpurry from QBM 5RM shop.
*Dislikes: leather bags,oily nimkos,sweets(Mithai),red colour.
*Small radio needed.
*Take 3 seeds bread frm Adventist bakery,Pg or Giant in LowYat plaza,KL.
LRT Stn: Asia Jaya@2RM frm KL Sentral,
*Room to stay with all facilities but no Seperate key.
*Vegetarian
*now uses crutches due 2 her hip op.
*Can drive car now.Feb12
*Gurudawara nearby has free evening langar
*Best Banana Leaf food:Lotus PJ
*Can book train tickets @KL Sentral
*PC with WiFi Internet available.
*She has no tools,has DVD plyr,TV
*bring songs cd fr her
*free swimming pool@condo
*better stay alone@her as Gupu distracts a lot
*Takes rest from 2 to 6pm.
*Catered food at her place is tasteless,better eat outside.The best choice was "Subway" burger@6.50
*Taxi frm her place 2 KL Sentral is expensive@17RM.
*First LRT is at 6am.
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*AJIT THANKAPPAN:: CS(couple)
+60166526154 Add: A-19-1 Tamarind Condo,Jln Sentul Indah,KL51100.Near KTM Sentul Stn.Agreed to host us in Sep2012.Indian couple living in condo,has spare bed,couch avlble only on weekends.
OTHER PLACES IN MLY:
GENTING HILANDS:
The place from where the cable car starts fr Genting is "Goh Tong",alo known as station-1.Take Putra line from KL Sentral to Gombak.Take taxi @20/head or bus @3.40RM from Gombak to Goh Tong.The Skyway fare is not included in bus fare.36min journey.
(ud:26/12/2012).Bus to GohTong has fixed timings of 1hr apart.
2.Skyway is d name of cable car.Fare to Genting starts from 5RM.It's a fantastic ride n enjoyable.The gondola is for 6 persons,sitting back to back.Its timings are not fixed & keeps runing.
Its quite cold at Genting Higland.Must take warm clothes,cap n socks.The'
LANGKAWI:
FAST FERRY:(#04-2620521,2620802)0830-1630
Frm Fort,Peng,Journey OK,3 hrs,8.15(direct),8.30am@120/return,(book in advance)
Frm Lngkwi;2.30&5.15pm,Free Seating.
Take ruksack & a lose bag only.
STAY:
AB MOTEL@60RM,South West coastal area.(many)
TRNSPRT:
Hire Car@80Rm/day or m/bike@
ACTIVITY:
Lovely beaches,cable car,trekking,swiming pool,Masuri palace.
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CAMERON HIGHLANDS:
*Can't be done in a day.over night stay in Ipoh.(Can stay free in Gurudwara).
*Diversion to left near Gopeng going from Png.2 hrs from there.
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MELAKA:
*Can go by bus or by air.No train.
*Konsortium bus from Komtar 2 Melaka@47,1030&2300,7.5 hrs,stopped at 4 places fr RR.seats spacious,cold inside.ok
*from Melaka central :CEPAT SEDIA#06-2849940,06-2814307,0930,1030,12noon,@43rm-B/W,46rm-Sg Nbg,Cntr#16
*Luggage lockers avlble@2rm/day(9a-9p)
*Local bus avlble
*Guest hses info avlble at Melaka Central on chart.@50 onwards.1 located at 70meters frm M.S.
*LRP INN BUDGET HOTEL:36-1 Jln PMS 3,Plaza Melaka Central,#06-2868026,@55-75rm
*No train bookings possible.
Places:
Jonkers st,dutch settlements.
CS HOST in Melaka:
RAFI AHMED:
fastreme@gmail.com,#+6012-6774777: Add: Np 3-1 Jln Wangi-2,Tmn Wangi, Malim Jaya,Melaka-75250. Agreed to pick us from LCCT KL & host us from 27-30Sep2012.Professional Photographer,Band singer,knows Urdu.Has separate shop/office place for hosting.
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IPOH:
*CS Host in Ipoh:
SHERILYN SY CHANG,#012-5213738, mnd.sherilyn@gmail.com
Notes:
Hosted 10-11Mar2012.
Has spare room wid bath upstairs.
Her place,Tmn Panorama(Tmn Cyber) is not easily accessable.Must pick us up frm Mcdonals,Gunung Rapat.
Has dog named Dolphine;which was OK.
Take some designer small things for her;(frm 5RM shop,Tesco)
Working wid Abbott. Going to Germany in 2012..
Take sleeping bags.Towel,soap& all toilettries.
Far frm town.
Lives wid her patents.
IPOH CITY:
*Travel by car:best
*on highway people tailgate w/c is d worst part.
*2hrs journey apx
*Used GPS,very useful in navigating city.
*Sikh restaurant in Little India:tasteless n xpensive.
*Could'nt find any budget guest house.
*Average rate fr family room@100rm
*Old town is worth a visit wid some old mosques etc
*Tourist Information Office was closed on Sundays(&Sat)
JOHOR BHARU:
(Feb2014)
Airasia started boarding earlier than schedule time.
Flight is 1hr 10min.
There is a free shuttle bus between airport & JB central for Airasia passengers. Goes every hour.Just look for the bus counter at airport print your free tickets with booking number.
A shuttle Sky bus, is also available for Tune hotel @9RM but frequency is less.
TUNE HOTEL NOTES:
Tune hotel is at Danga Bay area which is a bit far from JB Sentral.The bus took RM 1.60 each which was going towards Kuali.
Tune hotel did special arrangements for my bd as requested by Gupu.Ballons, greeting card n cake were provided.Early check-in allowed. A free comfy set was given plus free toilettries, tv, a/c, wifi.
Tune hotel, Danga bay is in a remote place, down South West,far from JB Sentral.It's on the highway, so to get a bus back to town, you have to get a bus to next station,then cross over from bridge n then take a bus for JB Sentral. Else taxi@20RM.There is nothing else around Tune Hotel, Danga Bay, better stay around downtown area next time.
There is no cheaper food options near Tune hotel. We ate lunch at the Indian cafe within the premises, the capati was 2RM while nasi kampung was 7RM.Dinner we took at 7Spice, food was good but expensive.Fr BF I took 3in1 coffee from 7-11 with biscuits.Nevertheless, this Tune hotel has got hot n cold water machine, so one can refill water bottle n make tea F.O.C
Some Tips:
Wash the toilet seat b4 using.
The locker inside the room is free.
No need to carry the mug for tea,better bring along a paper glass or it can be purchased frm 7-11
My Teksi&Easy Teksi are available in JB. But for Easy Taxi you must select budget taxi else blue (executive) taxi is double the price. We took MyTeksi for Legoland costing 17RM, while coming back we took executive blue taxi costingb34RM to Tune hotel.
There are lockers at Senai airport, JB for 30, 20RM & at JB Sentral for 20, 10RM.
JB Sentral closes at 10pm, how stupid!
LEGOLAND:
Tickets for Legoland only are 120rm for adults, children n senior citizens it is 90rm. We were able to get senior citizen rate, she only saw Saby. Don't take waterpark as it is smae everyehere.They did'nt check our bags so can take food items.We took water bottle.It's interesting place, especially small scale working models, 4D cinema, mind challenge robotics, train ride,skylift, etc. The food items were not very expensive & affordable. Need almost a full day to visit everything.The CSOs were nice.There was discounted Tshirts so we bought for 10RM each.There is public bus also LM1 goes to JB Sentral, bus stop is on the left side of entrance.The day was very hot n it was tiring. Benches are available.Overall it was not a bad experience except for very high entrance ticket.
Always wrap your luggage with polythese packing to avoid pilferage during the journey!
The flight was delayed!
The view of the dustbin at the departure lounge of KLIA
