Penang Travel Guide

Discover the beautiful state of Penang

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Best time to visit
Nov - Jan
Ideal Duration
4-5 Days
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On Arrival
Starting from
Rs. 7,000
  • Ideal for families
  • Ideal for friends
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Information about Penang

Penang in Malaysia is a kaleidoscope of cultural, historic, and everything naturally beautiful. Nicknamed as the Pearl of the Orient, the food capital of Malaysia is not just any other travel destination. It is among the most alluring holiday destinations of Southeast Asia with George Town, the capital city, being the eye candy of many. Owing to its diversified vistas, in 2008, it was termed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will find yourself in a place every nook and cranny of which smells of delicious food and the edges of which are beautified by white sand beaches. Moreover, Penang weather is also ideal for a vacation. You will find Penang decorated with beads of temples, trees, and tapestry. Moreover, walking down the streets of its many cities will take you back in time. From flea markets and alleyways to cuisine, Penang breathes the vibe of everything exotic and narrate stories that are hard to forget.

Cuisine

One of the things that Penang is mostly remembered with is definitely the food. Well-known as the culinary capital of Malaysia, the state is home to heartwarming cuisine and lip-smacking street food. Moreover, to relish the taste of Penang food, you needn’t move far, just hop on the streets and grab a bite of utterly delicious Penang street food. Some of the places to eat in Penang are What The Duck Restaurant, Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul, and Ivy's Nyonya Cuisine. Just head to this part of the country and savor the best of Malaysian cuisine through grabbing a bite of street food. Moreover, there are also many Indian restaurants that one can visit during their visit.

Weather

This part of Malaysia mostly enjoys moderate temperatures due to the equatorial climate. However, summers can really spike the temperatures as compared to the inland areas. Penang weather during the months of June to August leads temperature to generally range between 29°C and 35°C (at day time) and 26°C and 29°C (at night). On the other hand, the time between April and May and October and November receive the maximum rainfall. Therefore, it is advisable to plan your visit during the dry season of Penang. However, check for the Penang climate before booking your tour to witness the sunny side of Malaysia.

Language

The official language of Penang is Malay and it is also widely spoken across the country. Additional languages are also common in Penang. Some of the commonly spoken additional languages are English, Mandarin, Hokkien, and Tamil. However, English is a common tourist language and is widely used in order to initiate trade and commerce. In total, around 14 languages are spoken in the capital city.

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Aasthaupadhyay's 7 days trip to Penang

Exceptionally well planned trip.No difficulties faced during the whole trip. Langkawi is an amazing destination

Aasthaupadhyay Ahmedabad

Pragati's 7 days trip to Penang

We recently returned from an incredible trip to Malaysia expertly planned and executed by Richa from House of travellers. From the initial consultation to the final farewell, Richa managed every detail with precision and care. She made every possible effort to make the experience seamless and enriching for us. The itinerary was thoughtfully curated, balancing culture, adventure, and relaxation. Each transfer, tour, and accommodation was flawlessly arranged, allowing us to focus on soaking up the beauty of Malaysia. What truly impressed us was the team's dedication to making our trip super smooth. They were always available to answer questions, and address any concerns. Thanks to Richa, we created unforgettable memories in Malaysia. We highly recommend their services to anyone seeking a stress-free and extraordinary travel experience. Five stars and beyond! ❣️✨

Pragati Soneja Delhi

Krish's 6 days trip to Penang

Thanks for arrangements during the trip..it was a nice trip

Krish Priya Bengaluru

Mukund's 6 days trip to Penang

It was an excellent experience. Except one hotel “Bella Vista Waterfront” every thing was just perfect.

Mukund Bhatt New delhi

Kotecha's 6 days trip to Penang

Amazing experience with Abroad vacations.. They provided detailed tour plan as per my need and perfectly delivered too. Entire team is very approachable and highly committed to their promises.. I certainly recommend them for international tours.

Kotecha Hemen Bengaluru

Puja's 6 days trip to Penang

We had a seamless Malaysia trip with aboard vacations. I was happy with the experience and the rates that the team provided us with. The on ground team was very efficient and always on time and very active.

Puja Sengupta Mumbai

Milind's 2 days trip to Penang

Overall experience was good. Hotel wasn't 3 star as stated and we didnt receive itinerary in written so we missed one spot due to delay. Batu caves and genting highlands went smooth.

Milind Mumbai

Sajad's 7 days trip to Penang

This was amazing trip. Enjoyed a lot especially the stay at ibis city centre being very close to twin towers and having very nice infinity pool. Trip to Genting was really unique experience

Sajad Malik Maldives

Aastha's 6 days trip to Penang

Our trip planner Babu was really good and able to provide a customized trip as per our requirements. We booked a private transportation trip which has some confusion and we had to pay more but overall it was good and drivers were on time mostly. I would definitely go with them for next trip

Aastha Kapoor Bengaluru

Shiv's 5 days trip to Penang

Shiv Kumar Chennai

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