- Batu Caves - Located in a limestone outcrop, Batu Caves is a unique and fascinating cave temple. Batu Caves consists of three big caves, with the main cave housing ornate Hindu shrines. One of the highlights of a visit here is climbing the 272 steps leading up to the temple.
- Geneve Timepiece Sdn Bhd - A wholesales and retailer of timepieces/watches at Batu Caves are in midst of developing its distribution and retail networks across Asia. Geneve Corporation is the global authorized distributor, operation and marketing arm for the brand “Blansacar - Five-Star General” since 1990. Blansacar, a fine quality and famous watch that adopted ETA?s hundred years Swiss technology and traditional crafted movement, is one of the flagship products carried by Geneve Corporation.
- Sri Shakti Temple - Sri Shakti Temple is the only temple in the world where manifestations of all 51 Shaktisare installed. Consciously interspersed within this space are 96 carved pillars that depict the 96 universal principles of Hinduism. Encircled by a huge decorative wall, entrance into the temple is via a magnificent Raja Gopuram. Soaring to a height of 74 feet, the 5-tiered Raja Gopuram is a proud proclamation of the architectural treasures within. The temple’s main entrance comprises 18-foot high sculptured granite frames weighing up to 4 tonnes, carved by skilled craftsmen from the ancient city of Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu, India.
- Altingsburg Lighthouse - The lighthouse is located at the highest point of Bukit Melawati where visitors can enjoy the panoramic views of the Straits of Malacca. It was built in 1907 and started to serve for navigation purposes since 1910. Due to its strategic location, it was also used to monitor the Strait of Malacca. It was named after a Dutch General and was widely used during the British colonial period.
- Bukit Melawati - This site is preserved with the original foundation stones, cannons as well as a fabled execution block. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the coastline from the hill. The Hill of Melawati is also home to the Silver-Leafed Monkeys and Long-Tailed Macaques.
- Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park - Kuala Selangor is a small coastal village northwest of Kuala Lumpur. On this river you can spot the famous fireflies (Kelip-Kelip in Bahasa Melayu) during evenings/nights. The fireflies all are found on the mangrove tree species called berembang. It is said that this is one of the biggest firefly colonies in the world.
Fireflies are also known ‘Lightning Bugs’ and they shine brightly at the night to attract a suitable partner. Apparently, they are able to shine during the day too but humans then cannot see it. They are only seen at night in and along the ‘Berembang’ trees along the Selangor River.
There are a couple of nice restaurants where they mainly serve fresh seafood. Restoran Kuala Selangor is where we enjoyed a very nice local meal at Pasir Penambang.
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Delicious seafood dinner included
- All entrance fees covered, including boat ride
- Food and drinks, unless specified
The firefly colonies at Kampung Kuantan and Kampung Bukit Belimbing represent a little-known gem of the state, featuring a remarkable natural spectacle. These diminutive creatures inhabit berembang (Sonneratia caseolaris) trees flourishing in the mildly salty water.
The fireflies can be found nesting in the mangrove tree species known as berembang. Commonly referred to as ‘Lightning Bugs’, these fireflies emit a strong glow at night to lure potential mates. Interestingly, they have the capability to glow in the daylight as well, however, it’s not visible to human eyes. Their spectacle is only observable at night, in and around the ‘Berembang’ trees located alongside the Selangor River.
Experience a captivating showing accompanied by a delectable seafood dinner and a boat ride on the river. (Boat ride offered at no charge)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
