If you’re trying to get the most out of a tight schedule, this day trip from Kuala Lumpur is a great way to experience the sights and sounds of Putrajaya, the seat of the Malaysian government. Instead of making your own way south and losing time looking for places to see, get picked up from your hotel and driven direct to several of Putrajaya’s beautiful Islamic-inspired landmarks, including the Putra Mosque and the Prime Minister’s Office.
Visit Putrajaya’s impressive bridges, spanning the city’s central man-made lake.
Don’t get overwhelmed by the heat in your air-conditioned vehicle.
Before returning to hotel, visit Batu Caves which is 140-foot statue of Hindu deity Lord Murugan, visible from miles away, stands guard outside Batu Caves. This statue is the tallest of a Hindu deity in Malaysia, and the third tallest of its kind in the world, behind only Nepal’s Kailashnath Mahadev Statue and Indonesia’s Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
✔ English Speaking Professional Driver
✖ Entrance Fee: Cruise Tasik (12 USD)
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Tour Guide
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel City Bukit Bintang
2. Kingston Hotel
3. Radisson Apartment At Berjaya Times Square
4. Midaris Hotel by Glex
5. T Hotel Mont Kiara
6. The Quay Hotel Bukit Bintang
7. Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre, an IHG hotel
8. Marhaban Service Suite @ Times Square KL
9. OYO 119 GDS Hotel
10. Sky Suites By iHost Global
11. Opus Residence Kuala Lumpur by KL Suite
12. Popular Suites At Times Square
13. MK Inn Hotel
14. Times Square Residence At Kuala Lumpur
15. Hotel Aman Kuala Lumpur
16. AMI Suites
17. ZEN Rooms Chinatown Petaling Street
18. Ebm Apartments Kuala Lumpur
19. Lloyd's Inn Kuala Lumpur
20. OYO 172 Spring Hotel
Additional Info: Please be ready in the lobby. The driver will come and fetch you to experience this tour.
Itinerary
1
Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, located in Gombak district, 13 kilometres (8 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village. Batu Caves is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. It is also known as the 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Muruga as it is one of the ten most important shrines in India and Malaysia. The Lord Murugan statue at the foot of Batu Caves is the second tallest Hindu deity statue in the world with a heroic height of 42.7 metres (140 ft.). The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Seri Wawasan Bridge, Putrajaya
The first stop is one of seven bridges in Putrajaya, which is the most elegant. The 240m cable bridge features a futuristic design borrowing the shape of a sailing ship. The Seri Wawasan Bridge is visible from many vantage points of the city.
From Kuala Lumpur City Hotel to Putrajaya takes about 30-45 minutes.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Putrajaya Lake
The Putrajaya Lake is a lake Located at the centre of Putrajaya, Malaysia. This 650 hectares man-made lake is designed to act as a natural cooling system for the city and also for recreation, fishing, water sports and water transport.
4
Perdana Putra
The Perdana Putra is a building in Putrajaya, Malaysia which houses the office complex of the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Located on the main hill in Putrajaya, it has become synonymous with the executive branch of the Malaysian federal government.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Putra Mosque
The Putra Mosque is the principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. Construction of the mosque began in 1997 and was completed two years later. It is located on Putra Square and is adjacent to man-made Putrajaya Lake.
The pink-domed Putra Mosque is constructed with rose-tinted granite and consists of three main functional areas – the prayer hall, the Sahn, or courtyard, and various learning facilities and function rooms. The mosque can accommodate 15,000 worshippers at any one time.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
One of the best ways to see the city's sights is by taking a 45 minutes daytime or evening sightseeing cruise on a comfortable air-conditioned 76 seaters cruise boat. Gondola-style boat rides are also available.
Duration: 45 minutes
7
Millennium Monument
Designed in 2005 to usher in the new millennium, this is the first monument to be built in Putrajaya. The walkway twirling around the monument illustrates the history of Malaysia, the panels describing significant events in the country. There is a time capsule at the base of the monument which will be opened in 2020. As you move up along the ramps of the Millennium Monument, you can see sweeping views of the waterfront.
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin (Masjid Besi)
The Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque or the Iron Mosque is the second principal mosque in Putrajaya, Malaysia after Putra Mosque. It is located in Putrajaya's Precinct 3, opposite the Palace of Justice and next to Islamic Complex Putrajaya, a religious authority headquarters.
The "Iron Mosque" features a district cooling system, and fans or an air conditioning system. The mosque employs "architectural wire mesh" imported from Germany and China, which is also constructed at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid and the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Moroccan Pavilion Putrajaya
The Moroccan Pavilion deserves five stars for Instaworthiness, if such a rating exists. Built to symbolise the diplomatic ties between the two governments, the stunning architecture and delicate craftsmanship bear resemblance to the villages and imperial cities of Morocco.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
