Pangkor Island - My last trip in Malaysia

         

It's been a while.  I guess more than 3 years to find a time for my own to do some write-up.  Here I am with my travel notes to Pangkor Island in Malaysia.

        Covid was badly hit everywhere in the world.  People became very much frustrated when they can't go out of their house to do anything freely.  Malaysians loves to travel a lot and loves to eat from outside.  There are great food choices available and it is very tasteful.  There are plenty of choices to explore for food and likewise for the places.  Exploring Malaysia is an experience and it is an interesting those who likes travel.  So, the Covid made everyone to be in close proximity to their house.  When borders started opening slowly, internal travels became popular.  One such day, we few friends decided to make a drive to an Island.

           

Pangkor Island is located at off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.  There are beautiful beaches and it is very small place.  16th century, it was ruled by Dutch colonial rulers.  A ruined Dutch fort can be found there.  

Getting there

    There are two entry points to the island.  One can either reach from Marina Island Jetty, which is very close to the Pangkor Island and other option is from Lumut Jetty.  If you are driving, plenty of parking bays available in Marina Island.  It is not advisable to take your own vehicle to the island.  Plan your return trip and take the round trip boat ticket.  Otherwise when you return, it will be too crowded and will be very difficult to get the ticket.

Commuting in Island

    You can rent motor bike, which is easy to park and ride around the island.  You will find lots of bike rent agencies number from facebook.  If you are going there in peak season, make sure you booked the bikes in advance.  Otherwise once you reached there, you won't get anything.  But if you prefer 4-wheeler, then you will find difficulty to park when you roam around.  There are mini van available to take you around.  Fixed charges from one point to another.

Accommodation

    There are lots of options available to stay.  We stayed close to Pasir Bogak Beach.  It was good option.  Very happening place.  Lots of food options available.

Food

    Known for sea food, most of the restaurants have non-vegetarian menu. If you are vegetarian, then you will find it very difficult.  Dinner plan should start by 6:30pm.  Then you can easily find a good place and can get your order by 7:30pm at least. If you plant to have late, then you will find it difficult to get a place as well as the items you wish.  This happens only during the peak season.  Off peak season it will not be that much crowded.

Activities

   

Rent a motor bike and ride around the island.  Hope on and off when you see something is attractive.  You will find lots of hornbills in the island.  There are lots of water sports and other activities available.  We went for snorkelling.  It was not that interesting compared to other places in Malaysia.  But in Pangkor, we found lots of sea cucumber.  Jet skie, banana boat ride and island hopping are the other options.  Remember to check with few parties before you take one. You may get it cheaper.