Saturday 20 April 2013

NATURE OF LANGKAWI

Welcome to Langkawi, one of Malaysia's most iconic travel destinations and home to an amazing array of sights, activities and events... Langkawi mixes old world charm with a modern and vibrant night life... 

 Beauty Of Waterfalls

  •   The Durian Perangin river




The Durian Perangin river coupled with an attractive 14-tier waterfall and its unique rock formation are the main attraction. It is suitable for picnics, relaxing dips and recreation. It has a wide variety of flora and fauna that encompassed lowland dipterous forest. Every tier of the waterfall has its own natural attributes. The tracks natural surroundings is suitable for orienteering and other adventurous activities.
 
  • Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls



The name of this waterfall means ‘Seven Wells’, referring to a collection of seven intertwined natural pools fed by seven separate waterfalls in Mount Mat Cincang. Locals claim that fairies reside in the area but tourists are more likely to find the flora around the water. Some unique lime plants and Sintuk, a climbing type of foliage, grow abundantly. Intrepid travelers can climb to the top of the falls in 45 minutes, hopefully spotting some macaque monkeys, or a giant squirrel along the way.

  • Welcome To Bird Paradise



  • Location: Along Jalan Ayer Hangat, 9kms from Kuah Town, Langkawi
  • Highlights: Over 2,500 birds from 150 species
  • Significance: It is the largest covered wildlife park in Asia.
  • How To Reach: One can easily reach here by hiring taxis, or by boarding buses from the island
Langkawi Bird Paradise, is called as Taman Burung Langkawi in Malay, is literally a paradise for the discerning bird-lovers. This wildlife park is sprawled in 5.5 acres along Jalan Ayer Hangat, about 10-min drive from Kuah Town and 30-min drive from the Airport. It was officially launched by the Chief Minister of Kedah, Y.A.B Dato' Seri Syed Razak Syed Zain, on 24 Dec' 2002. Langkawi Bird Paradise Wildlife Park is touted as the first fully covered wildlife park in Asia.
This park is an apt place to discover the fascinating world of birds and nature. As you will stroll through the tropical gardens, you will see hundreds of the rarest and most beautiful birds of the world. The park is home to over 2,500 birds from 150 species, found round the globe, like that from South East Asia, South America, Africa, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Russia, China and Malaysia. Explore the Macaw's Courtyard and the Flamingo Pond, and pay attention to the clever impersonation of Cockatoos and Mynas.

 The walk-in aviary, at the park, boasts of a 15 meter man-made waterfall where one can relax and enjoy the equatorial scenery. Besides, the park's ponds present a scenic sight. One can watch a variety of water birds, like the flamingos, wood ducks, mandarin ducks, tufted ducks, baikal teals, swimming in a tranquil setting.


Tuesday 16 April 2013

Cameron Highlands



Cameron Highlands is a wonderful place and its also a popular tourists destination.Cooling resorts, tea plantations and strawberry farms sprawl lazily across lush valleys and meandering hillslopes, the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday.The climate of Cameron Highland ranges between 20°C - 25°C.

Pulau Tioman


Pulau Tioman is a wonderful small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang. The densely forested island is sparsely inhabited, and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a popular scuba diving,snorkeling and island hopping. There are several protected species of mammals on the island, including the Binturong, Long-tailed Macaque, Slow Loris, Black Giant Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Mouse deer, Brush-tailed Porcupine, and Common Palm Civet.Its a best place to go for a holiday with family and friends.


PERHENTIAN ISLANDS


North East Terengganu of East Coast Malaysia is sublime. Pristine white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters that would make Leo (di Caprio) rethink twice of filming The Beach in Thailand. Seriously unrivalled diving in the region, the two islands are dotted with rustic beach huts and has become the number one destination for beach lovers and backpackers around the world. The location is so amazing you’ll forgive for the lack of luxury hotels. Just suck it up and dive into paradise.

MELAKA BUTTERFLY FARM – {Back to Nature}

The thirteen states of Malaysia are amazing tourist destinations. If you are considering a nice relaxed  holiday, not too far from the main city of Kuala Lumpur, then Melaka may be a state that youwant to consider visiting. Butterfly Farm  is an amazing place to spend a day with the family. Get up close and personal with some of the most beautiful and agile creatures on Earth; the butterfly. The farm is opened and plays home to some twenty or more species of butterflies that fly freely in the almost natural setting. Inside, you can see that the park has gone out of its way to ensure that the natural setting for the butterflies has been maintained. The landscaping here is amazing; a perfect place to just go for a stroll. The farm is the perfect place to see butterflies flying around freely as you thread the pathway of the farm. Here is a great place to see the very rare species of Raja Brooke Birdwing butterfly. This species is very rare and can only be found here in Malaysia and Indonesia. This rare butterfly has come to the Butterfly Farm in Melaka and can be seen flying around freely in the enclosure here. The aviary is a beautiful place to just sit and watch the beautiful creatures fluttering gently as they spread nectar from one flower to another. It certainly makes one feel like they are standing in a magical world. Children will definitely love the experience of having a butterfly land on them. The aviary showcases more than twenty different species of all the reptiles most people would love to see at the farm; lizards, snakes, crocodiles and tortoises.