Malaysia is a colourful country of different cultures and lifestyles, islands and ancient jungles, quaint old towns and swish modern cities. The feather in its cap are the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest buildings in the world today. The country has a long history and its eclectic mix of cultures – Indian, Chinese, Malay, tribal – makes it an interesting place to visit.

Malaysia is a federation which consists of thirteen states (Negeri) and three federal territories (Wilayah Persekutuan). Eleven states and two federal territories are located on the Malay Peninsula while the remaining two states and one federal territory are on the island of Borneo.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Bangkok Tours



A Taste of Thailand
with option to visit Angkor Wat & Phuket Island

Even the most sophisticated travelers long to visit Thailand, with its beautiful beaches and islands, fascinating culture, exotic architecture, and ancient ruins. This Taste of Thailand tour showcases some of the highlights of this magnificent country, including the bustling capital city of Bangkok, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, and the historic River Kwai — all for an amazingly affordable price, despite the huge fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. Dollar and Thai Baht that have caused tour prices to Asia's favorite destination to skyrocket. At prices this low, you can be sure that this tour will sell out quickly, so hurry to reserve your space soon!

Bangkok Tasty Treats

Taste authentic cuisine, venture through local markets full of fresh produce and spices and learn about Thai culture with this half-day Bangkok culinary trip. Not only will your local guide share with you the secrets to Thai cooking, you will also sample the best- and most exotic- delights of the city.
Thailand Overland Private Tour
11 Days / 10 Nights

Experience Thailand and its many wonders as we bring you up close and personal with traditional Thai culture, ancient temples and natural beauty. This is private overland tour journeys through the north and central parts of Thailand, a region rich in cultural and natural attractions.

Private Tour: Floating Markets
and Rose Garden Cultural Center
Day Trip from Bangkok

Combine two great cultural experiences on this privately guided, full-day excursion from Bangkok. The Damnoen Saduak Floating markets will give you a glimpse into the vivid lifestyle of the people who trade on the waterways of Thailand while at the Rose Garden Cultural Center you will witness traditional Thai arts, crafts and architecture on display at the typical Thai village. A highly recommended Bangkok Tours day out not to be missed!
 
Private Tour: Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai
Day Trip from Bangkok

Limited with your time in Bangkok? This privately guided Bangkok Tours full-day excursion will take you to two of Thailand's most popular sightseeing experiences. See the fabulous floating markets by speedboat, a must-see for all travelers to Thailand, before continuing on by coach to Kanchanaburi, home of the infamous Death Railway Bridge on the Kwai River as well as the Thailand - Burma War Museum.

Private Thai Burma Death Railway Bridge
on the River Kwai Tour

Take a privately guided Bangkok tours to Kanchanaburi's famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of the Death Railway, a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW's and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War. This full day tour from Bangkok also includes a visit to the war museum and the chance to ride on a local train.
 
Muay Thai Kickboxing in Bangkok

Muay Thai, or Thai Kickboxing, is the national sport of Thailand. Don't miss your opportunity to witness a live, professionally organised full contact Muay Thai martial arts event during your time in Bangkok. The Muay Thai Kickboxing Bangkok tour includes VIP seating as well as refreshments.

Khao Yai National Park outside of Bangkok

A full-day guided Bangkok tour to the protected green landscapes of Khao Yai, one of Thailand's most beautiful National Parks, is the ideal city escape for those looking to get back to nature on their vacation to Thailand.
 
Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai
Tour from Bangkok

This full-day excursion outside of Bangkok is a wonderful way to maximize your time to experience the amazing floating markets of Thailand as well as Kanchanaburi, home to the bridge made even more famous by the Hollywood movie starring Alec Guiness, The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Temples and Ruins of Ayutthaya
Ancient Capital of Thailand Tour with River Cruise

Visit the Ayutthaya temples on a cultural day trip with this Bangkok tour- it's a highlight of any Thailand visit. The tour to the ancient capital of Siam includes a trip by riverboat, a must-do activity when you're in Bangkok, with close-up views of the temples and historic sites that line the Chao Phraya River.


Golf Tour Around Thailand
12 Days / 11 Nights

Thailand has some of the best golf courses in Southeast Asia complimented by friendly staff and exceptional facilities. We have selected the very best from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the royal beach resort of Hua Hin.

Thai Burma Death Railway Bridge on the River Kwai

Kanchanaburi's famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of the Death Railway is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW's and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War. This full day tour outside of Bangkok also includes a visit to the war museum and the chance to ride on a local train. Among of the most popular Bangkok tours.


Private Tour: Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak
Cruise Day Trip from Bangkok

Take this private Bangkok tour to get a glimpse of everyday life on the water in Thailand. Cruise along the Bangkok canals in a narrow, long-tailed motorized boat towards the Damnoen Saduak floating market, where you will see local vendors in their Thai style canoes, laden with colorful fruits, and vegetables, gently plying their way through the canals looking to sell their goods.

Floating Markets and Rose Garden Cultural Center
Day Tour from Bangkok

Combine two great cultural experiences on this full-day excursion from Bangkok. The Damnoen Saduak Floating markets will give you a glimpse into the vivid lifestyle of the people who trade on the waterways of Thailand while at the Rose Garden Cultural Center you will witness traditional Thai arts, crafts and architecture on display at a typical Thai village. Truly enticing... Bangkok tourss.
 
Baipai Thai Cooking School Class in Bangkok

If you love Thai food then you cannot afford to miss your chance to learn the secrets to Thai cuisine. Learn to cook your own authentic Thai dishes under the guidance of a professional chef from the Baipai Thai Cooking School. Learn how to create delicious flavors using an array of Thai herbs and spices then, sit back, relax and enjoy your well deserved Thai lunch. Fun Bangkok tour.

Safari World Animal
and Theme Park in Bangkok

Thailand's Safari World is an open zoo (possibly the world's largest) and leisure park that offers a wide variety of fun and entertainment for the whole family. You can either drive through the Safari Park, which features picturesque African wilderness settings, or walk through the Marine Park to encounter dolphins or an exhilarating action packed stunt spectacular. Exciting Bangkok tour.
 
Bangkok Canals Cruise
including Grand Palace and Wat Arun

Experience a taste of real Thai life on this cruise along Bangkok's Chao Phraya River and its many canals. Highlights include a stop at the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, and a visit to the amazing Grand Palace complex and its network of temples. The waterways serve as a natural highway for the Thai people who still use the rivers and canals for their livelihood. Highly rated Bangkok tour.

Thailand Discovery Private Tour
5 Days / 4 Nights

Capture the best of Thailand with this journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Experience the memorable highlights of the capital city and explore the quiet temple-filled streets of Chiang Mai with our expert guides leading the way.
 
Isaan Insight Private Thailand Tour
9 Days / 8 Nights

Discover the quiet and rustic charm of Thailand in this mesmerizing cultural tour through its northeastern provinces, collectively known as Isaan. This itinerary offers a rare and rewarding insight into a relatively unexplored Isaan.

Camping & Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay
4 Days / 3 Nights

Suitable for all ages. Camping & kayaking in Phang Nga Bay is an ideal way to add a touch of adventure to this southern Thailand tour. Under the guidance of paddling experts, kayak your way through limestone caverns, sea lagoons and to remote islands off the coast of Phuket in Thailand and spend a night camping on the beach.
 
Bangkok Dinner Cruise
on the Chao Phraya River

Vacations are all about treating yourself and this evening Bangkok dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya river is most definitely a treat!

Chao Phraya River
and Bangkok Waterways Cruise including Wat Arun

Cruise by motor boat along the fascinating waterways of Bangkok - Thailand's exotic and colorful capital. Experience a taste of life along the Chao Phraya River and its canals - a fascinating look at another world of Thai local life. Highlights include the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, and a visit the Royal Barge museum.
Private Grand Palace Complex
and Wat Phra Kaew Tour

Take a private sightseeing of Bangkok's amazing Grand Palace complex. Sitting on the Chao Phraya River, the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok, which includes Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha), is Bangkok's most impressive architectural attraction. The highlight of this half-day, private guided tour is the chance to see the diminutive Emerald Buddha, which is always cloaked in gold.

Isaan Insight Private Thailand Tour
9 Days / 8 Nights

Discover the quiet and rustic charm of Thailand in this mesmerizing cultural tour through its northeastern provinces, collectively known as Isaan. This itinerary offers a rare and rewarding insight into a relatively unexplored Isaan.
 
Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise
Day Trip from Bangkok

Catch a glimpse of everyday life on the water in Thailand as you cruise along the Bangkok canals in a narrow, long-tailed motorized boat towards the Damnoen Saduak floating market. Here you will see local vendors in their Thai style canoes, laden with colorful fruits, vegetables and sweets, gently plying their way through the canals looking to sell their goods.

Evening Cabaret Show in Bangkok

If you think you've seen it all then try a Bangkok Cabaret show with a difference! One of Bangkok's more spectacular transvestite shows will dazzle you with its stunning costumes as well the beauty of the performers in this larger than life cabaret show. This is an evening for those wanting to sample Bangkok's much talked about nightlife.
 
Thai Dinner and Classical Thai Dance Tour

Catch dinner and a show - Thailand style. Enjoy a night out in Bangkok and surround yourself with a truly Thai ambience. Be entertained by traditional Thai dancers, all elegantly dressed in traditional costumes, while you sit back and enjoy the world famous flavors of delicious Thai food.



Rose Garden Cultural Center
with Thai Village from Bangkok

If you're looking to get out of Bangkok, and want to see the real Thailand, then a visit to the Rose Garden Cultural Center is a superb half-day cultural excursion. The Rose Garden is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens which also house a typical Thai village. Here you can witness a plethora of Thai cultural activities including Thai dancers in traditional costume, Thai boxing, sword fighting, elephants at work and much more.
 
Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex
and Wat Phra Kaew

If you do only one sightseeing tour in Bangkok then make sure it's this one. Sitting on the Chao Phraya River, the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok, which includes Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha), is Bangkok's most impressive architectural attraction. The highlight of this half-day, guided tour is the chance to see the diminutive Emerald Buddha, which is always cloaked in gold.

Bangkok Temples Tour
including reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

On this half-day guided tour you will visit three of the most famous wat's in Bangkok - Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit. A Wat is a Buddhist building where both men and women can be ordained as monks or nuns.
 
Sampran Elephant Ground
and Zoo from Bangkok

Elephants play an important part in both modern and ancient Thai culture. At the Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo learn more about their history with the Thai people via a variety of elephant shows including one that shows how elephants played a strategic part in the battles of ancient Siam. Also, see if elephants can play football or watch a crocodile wrestling show!

Private Bangkok Temples Tour
including reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

On this privately guided half-day Bangkok tour you will visit three of the most famous wat's in Bangkok - Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit. A Wat is a Buddhist building where both men and women can be ordained as monks or nun.
 



FOR BOOKING PLEASE CALL INOVASI TOUR & TRAVEL
Rajan (60196504595) or Guna (60176764942) or Vera (60122693410)
sarapandian@gmail.com / veeratap@gmail.com

Langkawi Tours



Pulau Payar Marine Park

Catch a glimpse of the wonders of the deep and sail on a catamaran to West Malaysia's only Marine Park, located South of Langkawi Island. Discover the beautiful unsoilt marine life and corals, or take a snorkel or scuba dive to get a closer look.

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Sunset Cruise with Cocktail

With the wind in your hair and not a worry in the world, sail off into the tropical sunset on the Andaman Sea from Langkawi Island. On board this luxury yacht you'll find all the modern conviences to make your evening relaxing and enjoyable.

Mangrove Forest and Eagle Watching


Tanjung Rhu is home to one of Malaysia's most unusual ecosystems, the mangroves, waterways, limestone crags and sandy beaches create a kaleidoscope of fauna and flora in their natural habitat that is a nature lover's paradise. Along the way also visit a fish farm, a bat cave and see the white-headed eagles being fed.

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Underwater World and Crocodile Farm

The largest Crocodile Farm in Malaysia, over 20-acres with more then 1,000 crocodiles, some very rare. Witness feeding in a controlled environment that closely resembles their natural habitat. Also visit the Langkawi Underwater World, this magnificent marine showcase features both fresh and seawater fish.

Kuah by Night

Mini Langkawi is your first stop - a beautifully landscaped theme-park with figurines and sculptures depicting local folklores and history. Next, be captivated at Eagle Square by the magnificent statue of the reddish brown eagle majestically poised for flight. After sunset, stroll the night market 'Pasar Malam', with the opportunity to bargain with the friendly salesmen.
 
Oriental Village and Cable Car Ride

Take a ride to the top of Mount Mat Chinchang via Langkawi Cable Car. Then visit the Oriental Village which is a shopping zone built around a beautiful lake against the scenic mountain backdrop.

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Island Hopping Tour

On this tour you will discover some amazing rock formations of island South West of Langkawi. Enjoy a brief stop at Pulau Singa Besar wildlife sanctuary and visit Pregnant Maiden Lake where the waters are believed to have magical effects on infertile women!
 
Langkawi Round Island Tour

Interested in experiencing the urban and rural areas of Langkawi? Then you will enjoy this tour! You will visit Handicraft centers, the legendary Mahsuri Tomb, Eagle Square and the duty free Kuah Town.

Langkawi Airport Arrival Transfer

Save time and money and book your transfer services before you go! Visitors will be met by an English speaking representative at Langkawi Airport and transferred to your hotel. This is the ideal way to start your holiday or business trip.

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Langkawi Departure Transfer

Need to get to Langkawi Airport? Plan your trip ahead of time, and book and pay for your airport transfer right here. Don't pay high cab fares or carry your luggage onto public transport - arrive at the airport on time, relaxed and with money in your pocket!

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FOR BOOKING PLEASE CALL INOVASI TOUR & TRAVEL
Rajan (60196504595) or Sara (60123611880)
sarapandian@gmail.com / veeratap@gmail.com
For more details on trip

Deepavali Festival in Malaysia

Diwali or Deepavali as it is known in Malaysia is celebrated over 6 days. It is a national public holiday in Malaysia, usually falls around late October or early November. It is also called the Festival of Light.



The Festival of Diwali

Celebrations and rituals together with their attendent myths and legends that surrounds them.
The First Day of Diwali is named after the Lord of Death or Yam. On this day a lamp is placed on the southern end of one's house. Prayers are offered to Yam and in return to request for Shakti or the female energy force to help one complete one's life and return home safely.
The Second Day is known as Naraka Chaturdasi. On this day, Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura who was the son of the demon Hiranyaksha and Mother Earth, Bhumi Devi. Narakasura had committed all manner of evil and had stolen 16,000 princesses. It was Bhumi Davi who had requested the Lord Krishna to kill Narakasura. For that reason, Lord Krishna is always glorified by devotees as the personification of good. One who always triumphs over evil.
It was told that on this day, Lord Krishna rode into the capital of Naraka-asuran to battle with the demon or asura. He was assisted by his wife, Sathyabhana. Narakasura had committed so much sins towards the devotees of Lord Krishna that his own mother, Bhumi, had requested that he be destroyed.
Bhumi, out of compassion for her son, prayed to Lord Krishna for Narakasura's moksham or the liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Krishna granted her prayers and thus Diwali was started.
Traditionally one starts the day by praying for the pristine waters of the Ganga River, which symbolically come from the feet of the Lord and enters into the their homes. Hindu devotees will take a bath with oil and hot water in the morning before sunrise on this Naraka Chaturdasi day. They pray for the moksham of Narakasura and of their own. They wear new clothes and eat special Diwali sweets and nourishments. They light lamps and fire crackers to celebrate this festival of light.
The Third Day is known as Dhanteras, so named after Dhanwantari. Dhanwantari is the physician of the gods and a reincarnation of Lord Krishna. He is said to have arisen from the sea with a pot of milk or amrita. Amrita is an elixir of life and gives immortality to whoever posseses it. Dhanwantari is the Father of Ayurveda or the Indian system of traditional homeopathic medicine.
On this Dhanteras Day, Hindu devotees bathe early in the morning and observe a fast till sunset. They light earthen lamps and place it at the gate or entrance to their homes. They wear new clothes and buy a new pot which is placed near the altar.
The Fourth Day is known as Sri Laxmi Puja. It is said that on this day, Lord Vishnu, another incarnation of Lord Krishna, fell in love with Laxmi or Goddess of Wealth. The Hindu business community will start their accounts on this Sri Laxmi Puja day. A Maha Lakshmi Pooja grand ritual is performed on this day to bless the business for the coming year.
The Fifth Day of Diwali or Deepavali is known as Amavasya or the Dark Moon. On this day shops are brightly decorated. People make and buy Diwali or Deepavali gifts to give to their family and friends. They visit each other and share the joys of festival. It is a day when sad or bad things of the past are forgotten and joyful moments are cherished.
Today is celebrated in honor of the return of Rama and Sita from exile. It signifies victory of good over evil and lightness over darkness. It is told that during the reign of rich and prosperous King Dasharth, Rama was exiled to the deepest jungle of India.
The king had three wives and his favorite was Kaikayi as she had saved him during his time of peril. As a result, he had promised her two favours. The king also had four sons and his favorite was Rama, who was the eldest. Rama was very popular with the king's subjects and he was married to Sita.
Just before Rama was to be coronated, Kaikayi reminded Dashrath about his promise to her. She requested that her son, Bharat, be coronated instead of Rama. Her second request was for Rama to be banished from the kingdom. The old reluctantly honored his promises and that broke his heart.
During their exile, Sita was captured by Ravana, the demon. Fortunately, with the help of Hanuman, the monkey god, Rama was able to free Sita. After fourteen year in exile they returned to Ayudthya. This day is remembered as a mark of triumph of good over evil.
The Sixth and Final Day of Diwali is known as Govardhan Puja or Ankut. It is a day when Mt. Govardhan is worshipped. People offer more than a hundred varieties of Diwali sweets and other goodies as offerings to the deities. This ceremony is known as Ankut or mountain of food.
It commemorates the lifting of Mount Govandhan by Lord Krisna who was only seven years old when he performed this feat to protect his devotees from the forces of Indra. Indra was another deity competing for the worship from the devotees.

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