9 days in Malaysia 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park. There's lots more to do: Head underground at Batu Caves, explore the world behind art at Art House Gallery Museum of Ethnic Arts, tour the pleasant surroundings at KL Bird Park, and make a splash at Sunway Lagoon.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Kuala Lumpur road trip planning site.

Chandigarh, India to Kuala Lumpur is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Chandigarh to Kuala Lumpur, you'll lose 2.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Langkawi.

An archipelago of 104 islands, Langkawi is tailor-made for adventurous holidays, filled with exploration and relaxation.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, take in the views from Langkawi Sky Bridge, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Keep things going the next day: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Underwater World Langkawi, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cenang Beach.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Langkawi trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In August, daytime highs in Langkawi are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to George Town.

A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): kick back and relax at Batu Ferringhi Beach, get in on the family fun at Escape Penang, and then relax and rejuvenate at Danai Spa at Tanjung Bungah Penang. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, steep yourself in history at Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, then view the masterpieces at David ST Loh Gallery - Visit by appointment only, and finally stop by Batek-Lah Collection.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the George Town trip app.

Getting from Langkawi to George Town by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Langkawi to George Town, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. On the 20th (Sat), you're off to home.