The city has beautiful architectural landscapes where modern skyscrapers stand tall alongside colonial-era legacies. The thriving city is home to people of various communities and religions. Kuala Lumpur will enthral you with its intriguing food and nightlife. Book your Chennai to Kuala Lumpur flight tickets now!
Things to do in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Tower: A visit here is a must as you get to enjoy the glittering view of the city from the top and feast at the revolving restaurant at the top, Atmosphere 360.
Thean Hou Temple: This is a Buddhist shrine dedicated to Guan Yin, The Goddess of Mercy for the Chinese Hainanese community. Located atop a hill, a visit to this temple will give you both a spiritual feel and breathtaking city views.
Tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur
Batu Caves: They are located in a million years old limestone hill. The caves comprise of several Hindu temples. One needs to walk steep steps to reach the caves.
Petronas Twin Towers: Petronas Towers are the most iconic buildings of the capital’s skyline. The star attraction is the double-decker sky bridge that connects the two towers.
Places to shop in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur offers a variety of options for avid shoppers. Central Market has shops selling handicrafts from batik prints to sculptures. Close to Central Market is Petaling Street which is great to try your bargaining skills. Bukit Bintang is Kuala Lumpur’s shopping hub with swanky malls like Pavilion KL and Berjaya Times Square.
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur
For the best experience, you can visit the country from May to July or in winter (December to February). The mild temperature and little rains make both these periods the perfect time to experience the city’s sights and sounds.
Modes of transport in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur has a reliable public transport system. The KL Train services include Airport Rail Link, Light metro Rail (LRT), Commuter Rail, Monorail and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Projects. KL Sentral is the city’s transit hub and a major interchange station for the different rail lines. The rail lines are fairly easy to understand because the signs are bilingual. You can also hail reasonably priced taxis which use a meter system.
Weather in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur’s weather is humid and hot throughout the year. Winters (December to February) are mild, and the temperature is in the range of 23°C to 25°C. Summers (June to August) can get hot with the temperature rising to 35°C - 40°C. Northeast monsoon causes rainfall from October to March. Rain can also be expected in August. Flooding is common in Kuala Lumpur.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur has two airports- Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (formerly Subang Airport).
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located 50 km from the city. It has two terminals: Main Terminal KLIA1 and Low-Cost Carrier Terminal KLIA2. Kuala Lumpur Airport is one of the major destinations where IndiGo operates non-stop flights. IndiGo flights connect Kuala Lumpur to Bengaluru and Kuala Lumpur to Delhi as well!
Address: 64000 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
ATA code: KUL
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is 30 km from the city and serves as the base for national passenger aircraft carriers as well as a cargo carrier.
Address: Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, 47200 Subang, Selangor, Malaysia
IATA code: SZB