Trip to 2 most amazing places in Asia : Singapore & Malaysia : PART III

The Morning alarm rang at 7:30 a.m and it was time to wake for another amazing and fun filled day of our trip of Malaysia...

This time we were going to a place near Kuala Lumpur which was known as Genting highlands...otherwise also known as Resort World Genting..
It is a hill resort in Malaysia developed by Genting group. It takes around 1.5 hours to reach the place from Kuala Lumpur.

I really enjoyed the ride from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highland, the best part was when the Ghat section started.. The panoramic view was really mind boggling..It was nature at its best..

After enjoying the view it was time to start moving as we arrived at our hotel, "The Awana Resort"

It was a lovely resort with fish ponds, big swimming pool , nice dinning restaurants and luxurious rooms..Our room had a balcony too..And boy!!! the view was amazing..:)

Quickly we kept our luggage, unlocked the rooms and started with the expedition of Genting highlands..

The first adventure came in just 5 mins, it was Cable car also known as Genting skyway..
There were around 7-8 people allowed in a single car. The journey was of about half hour.
Now coming to the bestest part of it, the cabin view..
Nothing in the world can be as beautiful as those valleys , mountains , greenery.. that exotic view..wow..:)

After this wonderful experience it was time for the theme parks..

There are 3 theme parks in Genting Highland

1. Outdoor theme park

                         

2. First World Indoor theme park

3. Water Park

                      

We started with the outdoor theme park. The volunteers gave us a wrist band which was our entry pass to the park.

The main signature attraction includes

a. Flying Coaster

b. Pirate's Train

c. Space Shot

                         

d. Jurassic Park

                                 

e. Genting Sky venture and many more..

The rides were really thrilling and full of adventure..I enjoyed them thoroughly..\m/

This time all the baccha party of the MakeMyTrip group was together...The guju gals, Mr Iyer son and daughter...man she is such a lovely example of natural beauty...Flawless skin, that glow, wow...mesmerized..:P
I tried to talk to her..did she enjoy the ride, how was the experience and all, but than there were people around to disturb us, our siblings ..:(...At times i really wished that the group should move ahead and by some chance I and she be left alone..Anyways that never happened..:(
But yeah i got to see her more closely, be with her for a longer time..something to cheer about..:)

It was evening time and our guide told us to head towards the Indoor theme park.
The indoor park is no less than the outdoor one..Statue of liberty riding a bike,
the symbol of love Eiffel tower, Genting Casino and a huge Oscar trophy are few of its attractions..

But what I loved the most is Ripley's Believe or not Museum...Amazing collection and hats of to the people who maintain it..really i mean it...simply wow..:)

Haunted house is a sheer waste of money so i suggest not to go for it..

The build of indoor theme park is also amazing..Castle like structures build everywhere...roller coaster running on top of your head..i wondered how much fun it is to be a volunteer there..

                         

                                     

Had never seen something like this before, even not in India ,so i was really overwhelmed with thrill, excitement and joy..got lost in my own fantasy world for sometime..:P

Finally it was time to leave the theme park and move towards the hotel as delicious dinner was waiting for us..
After dinner we went to our rooms to enjoy the luxury of king size double beds, but this time it was one for each person..;)


Next day was a travelling day..We had to say good bye to Malaysia and head towards the enchanting Singapura..It takes around 5 hours to reach Singapore from Malaysia.. The journey is quite interesting with lot of panoramic views to enjoy..

We had to stop at the boundary of Singapore for the immigration verification..
After it was done we entered into one of the most beautiful ,developed and richest country of Asia, Singapore..

Just 15 mins had passed and a yellow Lamborghini overtook our bus in nano seconds i think..:P
Wow man...everyone was jumping, standing , pushing each other to have a glimpse of it..It was proof that we were in a country with the highest per capita income in Asia..

I think every 3rd car there was a BMW, Mercedes or Audi..I so so so love cars...*thinking to settle there*..

Finally we reached our hotel "The Hard Rock hotel" which was located in Sentosa Resort World..

                       
As the name suggests it was based on the theme of rock music...The rooms are well appointed and the beds are comfortable..Bathroom is of good size with nice toiletries...The swimming pool is also quite big..loved it..:)

                                                                       
                             

Next on the list was Night Safari. It was optional, per person cost $50 which included the transportation too...Most of the people from the group decided to go for it..
Nigh Safari includes few shows and a tram ride of 30 mins which passes through the natural habitats of various animals.

                           

I would not recommend people to go for this attraction.
first because you can barely see the animals in night time , u need night vision goggles for a clear view..
and secondly  because there is nothing to do here except the 30 mins tram ride, the shows are also not that interesting..

                            

After the shows and tram ride it was time for dinner which was at a restaurant in the safari itself..

It was time to head back to our hotel and have a good night sleep..:)


In case you have missed Part II click here
For Part I here is the link

Trip to 2 most amazing places in Asia : Singapore & Malaysia : PART II

We got to bed early as we were very tired after the exhausting journey and sleepless night the previous day.  Also the wakeup call set for us was 6:30 a.m. so we had to get up early.

There were 2 persons in a room. The king sized bed provided us the much needed comfort. It was really big, neat and plush.

The wake up alarm was loud enough to awake us. It was 6:30 and still I was feeling dizzy but had no other option than to wake up. After getting ready we went for breakfast around 8 a.m. at Makan Kitchen.  There are several cooking stations featuring specialties from Malaysian, Chinese and Indian cooking traditions. In veg section there were around 4-5 types of fruits, juices, yogurts, breads and buns. 

Tea, coffee and milk were served at the table. The staff was friendly and cooperative.

After breakfast we went to hotel’s parking area where a bus was ready to take us for the city tour.
Our guide accompanied us and started briefing about the history of Malaysia.

It’s a federal constitutional monarchy which consists of 13 states and 3 federal territories.
The main religion here is Islam and majority of population consist of Muslims. Currency of Malaysia is ringgit and people prefer using plastic money. The head of state is called king who is elected by the sultans of different Malay states. Head of government is Prime Minister.

Our first stop was Sultan’s Palace which is the official residence of king of Malaysia.

A brief Intro
It is really huge extending in an area of round 13 acres. As the palace is not open for the public
visit hence the main palace entrance is a favorite picture spot for the tourists. The royal guards
in traditional attire are the main attraction.

 
My Experience
The main attraction for Malaysian people was we Indians. My Nanaji and 2 Sardarjis were the celebrities out there. People became crazy for clicking pics with them. In all it was fun.

Next in line was Tugu Negara also known as the Soldiers war memorial.

A brief Intro
This National Monument is a sculpture that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is the world's tallest bronze freestanding sculpture grouping. Every year on July 31 on Warriors' Day, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister and heads of military and the police pay their respects to the fallen heroes by laying garlands at the monument.
The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is situated near the monument.

 

My ExperienceLoved the sculpture, it was really big and patriotic. 

Next on the route was Orchid Garden.

A brief Intro
 Our guide told us that there were around 2000 types of orchids in the garden. It was very big, but we didn’t have enough time to explore it completely. So we decided to click some pics and make a move.

             
My Experience
“Wow this is splendid” is what I uttered when I entered the garden. Beautiful world class orchids were all around me. It was very well maintained and clean.

After travelling for half n hour we reached Merdeka Square also known as Dataran Merdeka.

A brief Intro
It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight (time: 12:00 AM) on August 31, 1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the usual venue for the annual Merdeka Parade (National Day Parade). 

 
My Experience
There were many high towering commercial buildings around the square but apart from that there was nothing much to see here. So we took some pics and moved on.

Next in line was the one of the top attraction of Malaysia, The Kuala Lumpur tower.

                                    

                                      

A brief Intro
It is used for communication purposes and features an antenna that reaches 421 metres (1,381 feet). The roof of the pod is at 335 meters (1,099 feet). The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners with a 360 degree view of the city.

                              
My Experience
There were binoculars mounted all over the observation deck. The panoramic view of the city was mindboggling. I thoroughly enjoyed the sight.
Also nearby there was a shop where models of F1 cars were kept. 10 Ringgit for as many no of pics you want to take with them was a good bet. I was overall a good experience.

Batu Caves , one of the most popular Hindu shrine outside India was our next destination.

A brief IntroBatu Caves is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, in the Gombak district, 13 kilometers (8 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village.
The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan.

A 42.7-metre (140 ft) high statue of Lord Murugan was unveiled in January 2006, having taken 3 years to construct. It is the tallest Lord Murugan statue in the world.

The Ramayana Cave is situated to the extreme left as one faces the sheer wall of the hill. On the way to the Ramayana Cave, there is a 50-foot (15 m) tall statue of Hanuman and a temple dedicated to Hanuman, the devotee and aide of Lord Rama. The consecration ceremony of the temple was held in November 2001.

   

My Experience
I was really amazed to see such huge statues of Lord Murugan and Hanuman ji.
There were around 500 steep steps to reach the cave and as usual we were short of time so we decided to skip the visit to cave. Also we decided to have our lunch here.
There were few restaurants run by South Indians and to our surprise we were able to find Veg thali as part of menu.
After a stay of around 1 hour we finally took off to the last place of visit in today’s schedule, Royal Selangor.

Royal Selangor 

A brief Intro
Royal Selangor is a Malaysian pewter manufacturer and retailer, the largest of its type in the world. It is recognized as a Malaysian brand icon.

 

Presently, the company offers over a thousand different tableware and gift items, from traditional tankards and tea sets, to photo frames, desk accessories and wine accessories. 

My Experience
I had never seen something like this, it was phenomenal. The tour of the factory started with knowing about the history of the brand and a little about Malaysian Pewter mining. The demonstrations of various techniques used in making of a handicraft were fascinating. The best bit was to watch the liquid pewter cool down in just a couple of seconds.
The guide was loud, clear and knowledgeable and we understood every word of what she spoke.
Finally we went to the showroom where different items made out of the pewter were kept. Those creations were really beautiful and unique. The replica of trophies of Singapore grand prix was also in display. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

  

Finally our city tour come to an end and it was time to return to the Double tree. Also everyone was very tired and exhausted so we were keen to return to hotel and have a couple of hours Nap in the king size bed before getting ready for dinner..:)

In case you have missed PART I, click here