Kuala Lumpur, the cosmopolitan capital of Malaysia is a very happening city. Kuala Lumpur is situated midway along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, at the confluence of the Klang and Gombek rivers. It is approximately 35 km from the coast and sits at the center of the Peninsula's extensive and modern transport network.

Facts About Kuala Lumpur

Country: Malaysia
Population: 1.8 million
Area: 243 Sq Km.
Languages: English, Tamil, Chinese, Malay
Climate: A humid climate with little variety in daytime temperatures which fluctuates between 25 degree celcius to 30 degree celcius through out the year.
Official Currency: Malaysia Ringgit (RM); 1 RM = 11.454 Indian Rupee = 0.2632 US $ = 0.2173 Euro (subject to change).
Location: The city of Kuala Lumpur is located on the western coast of the land.

Main Attractions

Petronas Twin Towers

The famous twin towers - the world's tallest are situated in this city. Set in an enormous and artistically designed tropical garden, it houses an exciting discovery centre, a stunningly beautiful concert hall and an unusual art gallery, all of which are connected to a shopping gallery and food court.

Since it was opened in 1997, the towers have become one of the city's main symbols, looming into the heavens and often lost in cloud when the afternoon thunderstorms rumble in. Standing 452m (1483ft) high, the building (designed by Cesar Pelli) consists of two similarly shaped towers joined by a 58m (192ft) Sky bridge at the 41st and 42nd floors. Local ex-pats like to see the Petronas Twin Towers as a metaphor for Malaysia's economy Merdeka Square : This is the site where the Malaysian flag was first raised in 1957. And today it's where the tallest flagpole in the world stands.

Merdeka Square

Merdeka Square is the field where it all began for the Malaysian nation as independence was declared, at the stroke of midnight, on August 31, 1957. The square boasts of the tallest flagpole in the world, and is a hive of activity on Merdeka Day celebrated every year.

Masjid Jamek

It is the city’s oldest mosque situated right at the point where two rivers, the Kelang and Gombak rivers, meet and this point is also the birthplace of Kuala Lumpur.

Taman Tasik Perdana

The city's famous park includes various recreational facilities and other attractions like the Orchid Garden, the Bird Park, the Hibiscus Park, the Butterfly Park; the Deer Park and Memorial Tun Razak.

Petaling Street

This is Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown, where shopping is a splendid experience. The obvious Oriental atmosphere particularly at night when petty traders spread out their wares along the street is an important feature of the marketplace.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

The Sultan Abdul Samad building was constructed at the end of the last century and the site was chosen because of its central position. A.C. Norman, a British architect who worked for the Public Works Department in Kuala Lumpur, in designing the existing building took into consideration some of the features of buildings in several Islamic countries. The predominantly Moorish appearance of the building suitably reflects the cultural background of Malaysia

Istana Negara Instana Negara

The official residence of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (The King), located on a hillock at Jalan Istana. The palace is surrounded by green lawns, ponds and trees. On ceremonial occasions, the palace and its grounds are gaily lit-up

Kuala Lumpur City Hall

This Kuala Lumpur City Hall main office is situated at Jalan Raja Laut. It has been launched by DYMM YDP Agong Malaysia Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al Musta'in Billah Ibni Al Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'Ayatuddin Al Mu'adzam Shah on August 28, 1982.

Sri Mahamariaman Temple

Built in 18 7 3, this is one of the most ornate and elaborate Hindu temples in the country. The detailed decorative scheme for the temple incorporates intricate carvings, gold embellishments, hand-painted motifs and exquisite tiles from Italy and Spain. It also houses a giant chariot that is used to transport a deity annually during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam.

Gardens in Kuala Lumpur

Lake Gardens Located off Jalan Parlimen, is the greenbelt of Kuala Lumpur. Developed in the 1880s, these undulating and beautifully landscaped gardens cover 170 acres of rolling lawns with huge trees, colourful beds of flowers and two lakes. There is a children's playground, jogging tracks, exercise stations, and rowing boats. The popular gardens offer plenty of recreational opportunities and attractions.