Putrajaya Tour from Kuala Lumpur: An Exploration of Islamic Landmarks and Batu Caves

Experience the beauty of Putrajaya’s Islamic landmarks and the iconic Batu Caves on this day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Explore the seat of the Malaysian government and marvel at the stunning architecture, all while enjoying the convenience of hotel pick-up and air-conditioned transportation.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Kelab Tasik Putrajaya - 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. This activity will be proceeded, if there are enough people to take the cruise ride. Please take note.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

What's Included
  • Hotels pick-up and drop-off
  • English-speaking driver
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

If you’re pressed for time and aiming to make the most of your trip, considering this day tour from Kuala Lumpur. It’s an efficient way to explore Putrajaya, the home of the Malaysian government. Skip the hassle of navigating south on your own. Instead, enjoy a convenient hotel pick-up service that takes you directly to some of Putrajaya’s stunning Islamic-architecture landmarks. These include the Putra Mosque and the Prime Minister’s Office. The tour also includes a visit to Putrajaya’s remarkable bridges, beautifully framing the city’s central artificial lake. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle to escape the heat. Before being transported back to your hotel, you will visit Batu Caves. Here, the majestic 140-foot statue of the Hindu god Lord Murugan stands watch. Visible from afar, it holds the record as Malaysia’s tallest Hindu deity statue. This impressive statue also ranks as the third highest of its kind globally, surpassed only by Nepal’s Kailashnath Mahadev Statue and Indonesia’s Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue.

Location
Seri Wawasan Bridge, Putrajaya
Presint 2
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kksid
Apr 8, 2023
enjoyed - i booked three tours with this company , all of the tours went well . they did great job to make sure our tour went well. we went to some of the mosque wich the arcitecture was nice and this place are well maintained. the landscapes are nice too.
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