Kuala Lumpur Experiences

**Nerd** · 6th January 2012, 04:31 AM

Kph

We had to travel around 150 kms in an hour and half. Speed limit on that highway was 110 kph and my cousin's wife (whose car I drove) was scared to go beyond 90. So I offered to drive. The last time I drove on the left was over 8 years ago

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**NOV** · 6th January 2012, 05:42 AM

paavam cousin's wife... summons for speeding will come leisurely

great to know that you enjoyed KL very much. do share the places you went so that other potential visitors can plan accordingly.

**Nerd** · 6th January 2012, 09:04 PM

The usual suspects only NOV. Batu caves - the huge Murugan statue is v pretty. Built with superb precision I must say. And when I looked at the steps I thought it would be an easy job to climb and there were only 285 steps. But only after I started climbing I realized it wasnt going to be easy. Anyway the sight at the top is not to be missed. You d feel emotionally empty at the top. But was not impressed with the actual temple and with the fact that tourists roam around freely in chappals etc. inside the temple (not inside the actual sannidhaanams obviously). And I am not very religious/spiritual so can't comment on how the spiritual experience was. And watching monkeys snatch the archanai polythene bags of returning bhakthargaL was max. fun

Did a tour of Putrajeya. The structures were amazingly built. Also stepped into the auditorium (not exactly - just the building) where Enthiran's audio launch took place. Looked super good. And realized how many film songs were shot in that city(?).

Went to the base of the KL city communication tower. Nobody was interested to go to the top and the queue was extremely long too. Anyway have been on top of the Sears tower and bunch of others in the USA so no real interest.

And the most popular - petronas towers, at night. What a fantastic sight it was! I heard that they illuminate the towers only on weekends or something. We were lucky to catch it while we were there. It was a stunning sight and took quite a few pictures, parking once on the highway right across the towers too

And also went to the base and took some pictures and kept on looking at the huge structure for a long time eventhough we were all tired.

A little tour of little India and the usual shopping sites like Haniffa, couple of roadside shopping etc. Batu Murugan and Petronas at night were the best. And again, nothing beats the food. And they were dirt cheap too. A dhosai with chicken curry for 1.5 - 2RM, whoa!

And stayed at my brother's friend's condo which was in brickfields. 23rd floor and one could see both the petronas and the KL communication tower and the entire KL sky line right from his living room. Awesome sight.

**Roshan** · 6th January 2012, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Nerd

The best part about the trip to KL/Malaysia was the food. Ate in all kinds of restaurents (low/mid/high) and the food was uniformly good. My mouth still waters thinking of the roti chanais and the murtabhaks and the fried noodles and the chicken/fish gravy they serve with everything, even with dhosais

And they were all easy on the stomach too.

Hope you had a nice time.

Food is really really good in KL. The chicken varuval is the best chicken dish I've ever had. Thanks to Yoga thambi and some of the other KL hubbers for taking me to good restaurants and also for paying the bills

Saappaadunna adhu KL thaan. especially non-veg dishes.

**NOV** · 7th January 2012, 07:30 AM

you are right Nerd - malaikOttai 400+ steps can be easily climbed, but BC 272 steps are difficult, cos they are quite steep... think of the kavadi-bearers every thaipusam

wish you had gone up the KL (telecoms) Towers - there is a revolving restaurant up there and you can view KL from all angles just by sitting at one place.

Ok, can you post some pictures?

**Nerd** · 8th January 2012, 09:09 PM

Thanks Roshan. Kinda sorta enjoyed the trip. Could have been much better

NOV, picturesaa.. viraivil

**directhit** · 9th January 2012, 07:11 AM

Nerd, singaila enna itinerary .. Airport->Anjappar->Airport aa

**Nerd** · 9th January 2012, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by directhit

Nerd, singaila enna itinerary .. Airport->Anjappar->Airport aa

The purpose of the singai trip was to see a relative and a Surya-Deva friend. Stayed at the relative's place near the Yishun train station. Friend lives near the Sempawang station. Did not quite like Singapore. To quote a random B-Grade thamizh pulp novelist - தீப்பெட்டி மாதிரி வரிசையாக கட்டிடங்கள். Looked very artificial. Also heard from the relative and the friend how the govt. screws the residents there w.r.to money. Loved the public transport though. Was extremely easy to pick up even for a first timer.

We got screwed in Sentosa - Bought a combo ticket 4 rides/events for ~50 bucks + ~26 bucks for the round trip cable car. But as soon as we entered we saw a ticket which was like 60 bucks for 10 rides/events plus the cable car ride

And since the Singapore dollar is as expensive as USD no real interest in shopping as well. And it rained non-stop for 10 hours the 2nd day we were there. Struck at Little India for more than 5 hours. Ate lunch at komalavilas and could not do anything until dinner time. Dinner was Anjappar. Then left to Penang via a bus.