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There is a variety of ways to get to and around Perak. The choice of
travelling by air, rail and road is for one to decide according to their
preference. Each of these modes of travel would reveal little by little
about this historical state.
By Road
A vast road
network that is convenient and safe for travellers surrounds Perak.
There are rest stops located along the expressway for travellers. In
fact, the North-South Expressway leading towards Perak is a boost to the
domestic tourism. The Expressway stretches from the Thai border in the
north to the southern part of the state of Johor Bahru. Using the
expressway, one would be required to pay toll along the highway. The
amount would depend on the distance and the type of vehicle used.
Therefore, it would be advisable to carry some lose change along the
way.
If you would like to hire a car and drive on your
own, for foreigner you would be required to have an international
driving license, a clear and detailed road map and insurance coverage.
Payment by major credit cards would be accepted.
By Taxi
There are hired taxis available whereby the fares are paid by the meter
or at a fixed rate depending on the destination. To travel to any places
of interest within Perak it would be advisable to make return
arrangements to prevent being stranded in the place.
By Bus
From Puduraya in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, one could see that there are
regular bus services to go around Peninsular Malaysia. Express buses are
usually air-conditioned and the prices differ depending on the seating
capacity of the bus. Getting around the states to smaller towns would
require one to get on several different buses at a time because bus
routes only reaches the major towns only.
By Ferry Service
This would apply to going to the islands in Perak. The ferries runs on
schedules and the prices are reasonable. One could choose to have hired
boats as well but the prices would be according to the boatmen. You can
contact Pangkor Feri Express Sdn Bhd at 05-6851509 for more information
on the schedules and prices.
By Rail
The Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or the Malaysian Railway may not be
fancy like the Eastern & Orient Express but it offers a journey full of
scenic views about the countryside as you chug along the railroad.
Coaches are air conditioned and divided into various
classes. The ride is comfortable and exciting as the train stops in the
little towns along the way. KTM offers a variety of travel plans thus it
is advisable to check with the authorities for more information.
By Air
Malaysia's national carrier Malaysian Airlines (MAS) provides services
to all major towns in Malaysia with Kuala Lumpur as the centre. The
domestic links would then link you to Ipoh. Besides the national carrier
there are also the Pelangi Air and the Berjaya Air which usually offer
links to island resorts. For further enquiries, please check with your
travel agent or the respective airlines. Price quoted is for economy
class only. |
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