Cheap holidays to Pangkor
Pangkor Island, the paradise island, is one of the famous and well known islands in Malaysia. It is located approximately 90 km southwest of Ipoh. Pangkor Island is an idyllic and beautiful island resort for a carefree and relaxing holiday. Its natural scenery of green hills and palm-friged beaches of fine white sand lapped by the warm blue waters of the Straits of Malacca is truly magnificent.

The main island of Pangkor is mainly populated by fisher folk who occupy the eastern coastline. The island is famous for its 'ikan bilis' (anchovies) and squids. The real attraction here however are the enchanting beaches on the western coastline Pantai Puteri Dewi , Teluk Belanga, Teluk Nipah, and Teluk Cempedak are marvelous for swimming or just basking in the sun, in complete privacy admits tranqull surroundings.

One of the best ways to see the island is to go on a round island trip van taxi. The trip cost approximately RM30.00-RM50.00. As you travel travel around coastal roads, you will see quaint Malay villages with wooden houses on stills under the shade of coconut trees. Now and then, you will catch glimpses of the white sand and the shimmering blue sea. In the forests, you may chance upon shy deer or playful monkeys darting among the branches.

The Marvelous Beaches of Pangkor Island

Pasik Bogak
Pasir Bogak is the largest and most popular beach on the island. The beach is crescent shaped and numerous shady trees provide idyllic picnic spots under the canopy of their lush foliage. The water is shallow and crystal clear, offering endless hours of fun and frolic in the sunlit sea. There are some facilities for boating, fishing and snorkelling.

Teluk Nipah
Teluk Nipah further north is a wider better beach. The best beach on this side at Coral Bay, about 20 min. bicycle ride from Pasik Bogak. The water is a clear emerald-green due to presence of limestone, and usually the beach is quite clean and pretty.

Teluk Belanga
Teluk Belanga (Golden Sands Beach) at the northern end of the island is pleasant. Access is restricted to Pan Pacific Pangkor Resort guests, though day-trippers can visit for a ridiculous RM40.

Emeraid Bay
Emeraid Bay on nearby Pulau Pangkor Laut is a beautiful little horseshoe-shaped bay with clear water, fine coral and gently sloping beach. The entire island of Pangkor Laut has been taken over by a hotel conglomerate, but some of the boat tours stop at the beach

Language spoken in Pangkor Island
Thai, Chinese, English

Climate of Lovely Pangkor Island
Generally hot, particularly between mid-February and June. The monsoon season runs from May to October when hot and sunny weather is interrupted by bursts of torrential rain. The best time to visit is the cool season between November to February, except Koh Samui which is at its best between June and September.

How to get to Pangkor

To get to Pangkor, we started from Kuala Lumpur. You will have to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh by bus or train. We took a VIP bus for RM13 each. It was a 3-hour bus ride from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh. From Ipoh, you'll have to make your way to Lumut by bus. The bus fare was RM4.50 and it took almost 2 hours. Once you're at Lumut, take the ferry to Pangkor. The 30-min cruise costs RM10 (return). The ferry stops at 2 places. Get off only at the second stop! Otherwise, you'll be really sorry!

The hub of Pangkor is known as Teluk Nipah. You can take a taxi from the ferry terminal on Pangkor to Teluk Nipah.

By Air:
Pelangi Air offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Pangkor.

By Road:
The road journey from Kuala Lumpur to Lumut takes approximately 2 hours. At Lumut, take a ferry to Pulau Pangkor, a half hour Journey.

By Rail:
KTM Bhd (Malayan Railways) operates daily services from Kuala Lumpur to the north with a stopover at Ipoh. From Ipoh, taxis are available to Lumut. Then take 3 ferry to Pangkor.