Penang is an exotic holiday destination in Malaysia that gives you a laid back island feel along with the big city experience. This Malaysian state is known to serve as a link between Asia’s great kingdoms and markets of the Middle East and Europe. Penang is famous for its Penang Island, which attracts a large number of tourists. Penang Island was once the largest island on the trading sea-route between Lingga and Kedah. The city has got everything to enthrall you right from its
cosmopolitan culture to modern entertainment and beautiful sandy beaches.
Best time to Visit
Best time to visit Penang is between Mid-November and Mid-February. The city has a tropical climate throughout the year with average temperature being 28 degrees and 32 being the highest. Though Penang receives good amount of rainfall from June to August but it doesn’t act as a spoilsport for tourists.
Delhi to Penang flight route is served by number of airline carriers.
Places to Visit
Pulau Penang, also famous as ‘Pearl of the Orient’ is an island that draws more than thousands of backpackers. You can indulge in wide range of activities like ferry ride till Mainland and back, train ride till
Penang hill or just laze around and hang out on the beach. Staying close to this island is highly recommended if you want to make the maximum out of your holiday as this area is close to all the hotspots like 3d trick art museums, various famous cinemas and some of the finest restaurants. Another important tourist attraction is The Tropical Spice Garden, located on Jalan Teluk Bahang, is an amazing place to visit if you wish to increase your knowledge of herbs, spices and Malay flora and fauna that are native to this part of the world. For the most delightful experience, opt for a cookery class and learn to make classic Malaysian dishes using the herbs and spices here. For adventure-seekers, Escape Theme Park is a must visit place as the thrilling rides ensure you get an adrenaline rush. The theme park is located in Tanjung Bungah. Teluk Bahang Beach, Entopia and Tropical Fruit Farm are the nearest attractions to the Escape Theme Park that you can plan to visit. Find best
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Food and Restaurants
Penang is a paradise for foodies and one cannot afford to miss the famous street food of the city.
Char koay teow, oyster omelette, curry me, crispy duck with rice and popiah are a few of the must try dishes. Jawi House Cafe Gallery is known to serve authentic Malaysian dishes bursting with exquisite flavours.
Transportation
Penang International Airport(IATA:PEN, ICAO:WMKP) is the busiest airport in Malaysia with frequent connections to international as well as domestic destinations such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong-Kong and Singapore. The airport is located near Bayan Lepas at the south-eastern tip of Penang Island.
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific,
Malindo Air and AirAsia are a few frequent connecting flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata with Kuala Lumpur being the stopover. Direct
international flights serve to locations such as Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Doha, Hong Kong and a few others.
Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online via various websites. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on these websites. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online.