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Penang Hill in Penang Island, Malaysia

Climb to the Penang hilltop for a refreshing experience

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Nov - Jan
Ideal Duration
4-5 Days
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Starting from
Rs. 7,000
  • Ideal for families
  • Ideal for friends
  • Adventure

About Penang Hill in Penang Island

Snuggled about 6 km away from GeorgeTown, the lush and forested area of Penang Hill is the most significant hill resort in Peninsular Malaysia. Perched atop the capital of Penang at a height of about 821 meter, it comprises Tiger Hill, Western Hill, Government Hill, Flagstaff Hill, and Bukit Laksamana, it is also called as Bukit Bendera by islanders. Being the last patch of tropical forest in the region of Penang, its flora and fauna are being under utmost protection since 1960. Head towards this lush hilltop, which is one of the most sought-after attractions in the region, and delve into its fresh environs for a rejuvenating experience.

History of Penang Hill

Dating back to the era post British settlement, Penang Hill, Malaysia was discovered when the area was commissioned to be cleared by Francis Light in order to let the strawberries grow. Albeit, the area couldn’t develop fully, it became a popular refuge amongst emigrants. As you climb up the Penang Hill station, you may also grab a chance to explore its oldest bungalow, called Bel Retiro, which is now the holiday stay of Penang’s Governor.

Attractions of Penang Hill

Get on a Penang Hill tour on a clear day, and you may just grab an enticing opportunity to cherish the mesmerizing view of the mountains of Langkawi. While, a night excursion is even more rewarding offering you a striking view of illuminated GeorgeTown. The major factors that draw thousands of visitors to this attraction every year is its cool and unpolluted environs. And, if you are an adventure enthusiast, then a trek through its lush nature trails decked with about 30 meter high trees can be the best part of this excursion.

What’s more? As the region is blessed with more than 100 species of birds, including an array of garden species and some exotic forest inhabitants, this place is one of the best spots to enjoy bird-watching.

So, if you are also a wildlife and adventure enthusiast, then get your tickets to Penang Hill booked in advance, and hop on an excursion amidst the lush environs to have an experience that can be cherished for life.

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    GAYATHRI BHASKAR

    Bengaluru

    Gayathri's 4 days trip to Penang

    Hi Had a great trip this holidays with my son My special mention to the abroad agent whom i was so impressed with her immediate response to msgs and pick and drop .Plans were good for sightseeing and other activities My suggestion is if there was a guide who can explain things during city tour ab
    out history of the place its importance that would be great rather than booking a cab driver who simply drops in the place and waits in car Hope the team works in that angle of giving a guided tour Island hopping and Jet skiing with my teenage son
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    Reebamammen

    Kerala

    Reebamammen's 7 days trip to Penang

    Dear all, Thanks for all the arrangements made for last 5 days during our visit to Singapore. Stay, pick up and drop arrangements were all excellent. It was really a memorable experience.
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    Raghavendra Prasad

    Bengaluru

    Raghavendra's 5 days trip to Penang

    2 part of the trip was expensive for the price quoted, the quote and details shared initially is different from the last itinerary and when asked I was told its just TravelTriangle itinerary, this trip would have been costed me much less if I would not have book package from you
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    Ayyappa Yellam

    Bengaluru

    Ayyappa's 3 days trip to Penang

    I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Malaysia, and my experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the country's rich cultural diversity, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. Thanks and much appreciated @Sagar for providing all the infor
    mation and providing good guidance from start to end of my journey. 1. *Cultural Richness*: Malaysia's unique blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous cultures made for a vibrant and enriching experience. I was particularly impressed by the harmonious coexistence of different cultural traditions, which is evident in the country's festivals, architecture, and cuisine. 2 *Efficient Transport*: Getting around Malaysia was quite convenient. The public transportation system, including trains and buses, was efficient and well-connected. Additionally, ride-hailing services were readily available and affordable. In conclusion, my trip to Malaysia was a memorable trip. I highly recommend Malaysia as a travel destination to anyone looking for a unique and fulfilling travel experience.
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    Pranjal

    Jaipur

    Pranjal's 5 days trip to Penang

    Absolutely fantastic experience with this travel company in Malaysia! From start to finish, they were incredibly helpful, ensuring every aspect of our trip was seamless. They made exploring Malaysia a breeze. Highly recommend their services for anyone looking to travel hassle-free. A big thank you t
    o the team, especially Mr. Sagar Sonker for an unforgettable journey!
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    Adithya Rajendran

    Mumbai

    Adithya's 10 days trip to Penang

    We have recently had the pleasure of planning my trip to Malaysia through Kushark Travels from Travel Triangle, and I must say, Sagar from their team made the experience exceptional. His proactive approach, prompt responses, and invaluable insights truly made all the difference in customizing the p
    erfect package. Sagar is undoubtedly the go-to person for anyone seeking seamless travel arrangements. I highly recommend him for his professionalism and dedication to ensuring an unforgettable journey. Thank you, Sagar, and the entire Kushark Travels team! ✨
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    Priyanka Rai

    Bengaluru

    Priyanka's 6 days trip to Penang

    had planned and organized this trip two months in advance, ensuring everything was in place just the way I wanted. However, as the travel dates approached, communication from our travel agent completely dropped off. Despite my repeated calls and follow-ups, they were ignored, leading to a lot of con
    fusion and last-minute uncertainty. We were traveling with an infant and a young child, and still, no rest time was scheduled after a long flight and extended airport wait. When I finally got through to the agent just one day before our departure, I was casually told, “Ma’am, everything can be customized once you reach there.” This added to the anxiety and made things more difficult. There was also poor clarity on payments. After a WhatsApp message a month prior, there was no further communication or confirmation. Naveen from Kingsman Travel was at least somewhat responsive, but Bhavay Garg, who took over as the SPOC, was extremely rude and unprofessional. His responses were arrogant, and there was no support from his side whatsoever. While we managed Kuala Lumpur somehow, the coordination post that was disappointing. That said, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the agents and drivers assigned in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi. Their professionalism, cooperation, and understanding—especially around flight delays and unpredictable weather—made a real difference. Kudos to them for their hospitality and support. Langkawi was awesome and the travel agent assigned in Langkawi. His hospitality was absolutely great.
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    Preeti K

    Bangalore

    Preeti's 8 days trip to Penang

    Wonderful exp we had with Travel triangle. Hassle-free travel it was for my family.
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    Gagandeep Singh

    Bengaluru

    Gagandeep's 6 days trip to Penang

    What i thought started as a memorable trip soon turned into an anxious and irritable tour in between. Sales Person (Mr.Himanshu) on Travel Triangle /Agency (dont know ) sold the tour with some other details in the itinerary which later on was changed unilaterally, without any update to me which wa
    s frustrating and always given me sense of uncertainty during the tour. This lead us to keep in regular touch with Point of Contact, (Mr.Vineet) who tried his best to provide us the solution but was not upto our expectation. Once upon a time, he told that he isnt aware what Mr. Himanshu (sales guy) has advised for the timings when we enquired about our itinerary. This showed lack of coordination between different teams. The hotel which was given in KL was good but the one given at Langkawi was no where near the 3 star rating as advised in Itinerary. On enquiry with the hotel staff, we came to know that it was their lowest room category. Upon checking online, we found out that the room rent for the day was around 123 MYR ie around Rs.2500 per day. On enquiring about upgradation of the room, we were informed by Hotel staff that they only have available room at that time for which per day rent was 400 MYR and 900 MYR which is approx Rs.8K and Rs.18K, respectively. The room was smelly, AC was not functioning properly and we had to PAY (8MYR iei Rs.160) for the toothbrush and toothpaste which are generally given complimentary in the hotel. We enquired about it on the OnTrip APP where we were bluntly told that they cannot do anything about it and we only need to speal to hotel authorities on our own. THE TRAVEL AGENCY LACKED RESPONSIBILITY here to help their aggrieved Customer in a foreign Country where they are supposed to have their agents to help or coordinate. Secondly, Day 3, Genting Highlands tour was supposed to start from 9 am as per itinerary finalized, however the driver came to pick us up around 10.25 am. The day tour was supposed to finish at 6 pm and we were to reach hotel by 7 pm (1 hr travelling time) but driver told us to meet him at 5 pm so that he can drop us to hotel @6 pm. This reduced our sightseeing time at Genting Highlands and we were forced to quickly roam around without enjoying fully. Not happy at all. On numerous occasions, i had to follow up for driver details since the same were not updated on Ontrip App or driver has reached late to pick us up. All these were advised in the Chat section under Help category in the App. We thought we had made a good decision by taking package tour and finalized the tour with our inputs but then to found out that TRAVEL TRIANGLE/TRAVEL AGENCY for whom this is their day-in & day-out work, not able to UNDERSTAND the PULSE (their requirements) of their Customer is simply astonishing. We were not advised by the TT/Travel Agency that for Petronas Towers , we need to buy a ticket so that we can visit the tower and enjoy the view from the top. THIS, I really FOUND unbelievable that how your Sales guy did not included this is the package or advise us to buy it on own. When we reached there, we were told we need to book the ticket one day before to go up in Petronas Towers. We have spent good amount of money to visit Malaysia and then not Visit their marquee place is really annoying and frustrating that the people in your team do not guide their Customers well. I think people at TT are more concerned with number of sales made rather than the EXPERIENCE of their Customers. We are going abroad with our hard earned money and try to maximize our returns within our means but this experience with TT/Travel Agency really left us frustrating at times. Although, there were many memorable moments for me and my wife but ALAS, this trip is going to be remembered with lot of frustration, anxious moments and bad hotel stay at Langkawi. Lastly, i would like to say that i don't know whether Travel Triangle only acts as an Aggregator and shifts everything to Travel Agencies after a tour is booked by a Customer or it is also accountable for something. I hope TT should check these concerns because otherwise it is not a good review about them and YESSS, I AM NOT GOING TO BOOK ANYTHING IN FUTURE WITH TRAVEL AGENT, ABROAD VACATIONS and would definitely do my best to give review about them at all possible platforms.
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    Shalini

    Delhi

    Shalini's 5 days trip to Penang

    Travel to Malaysia experience was awesome. We enjoyed the trip. It was our honeymoon trip, itinerary could have been planned little better to give some leisure time to spend. Overall, it was great! We stayed in Berjaya and Goldsands hotel. Both were equally awesome.

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    FAQ's of Penang

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    Is food easily available on a tour to Penang Hill?

    Yes. There are plenty of food stalls and a food court at the upper funicular station to let its visitors satiate their hunger pangs with a sumptuous meal.

    What are the best activities to enjoy on Penang Hill tour?

    On your excursion to Penang Hill, you may enjoy a panoramic view of the lush green region on a cable train ride. Besides that, you can also visit the historical and religious attractions, and cherish some spellbinding views.

    What languages are spoken by locals in Penang?

    The locals of Penang can be found speaking Malay, English, and Penang Hokkien languages.

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