Malaysia recorded 10.1 million foreign arrivals in the first quarter of this year and for all the right reasons. Now, what if we tell you that you can
plan do this trip in as less as Rs 50K? Yes, that's right. Travel content creator Ashvini Sihra, in a video shared on June 27, revealed how she took a solo 7-day trip to Malaysia for just Rs. 50,000. "I took 2 international flights ( BLR-KL-BLR), 2 Domestic flights ( KL- Penang- KL). I stayed in greater hostels for 5 nights. Used Grab, public buses and Metro for going places. Tried a lot of local food as well as expensive cafes," she wrote in the caption.
Here is a complete breakdown of Ashvini's trip.
Flights
Ashvini said that she paid 21.5K for return flights to Kuala Lumpur to Bangalore, paid 6K for return flights from KL to Penang island. For local travel, she suggested choosing trains instead of domestic flights.
Stay
Accommodation happens to be a major concern. This is why she chose hostels. She said, “I stayed in hostels and paid Rs. 6K total for 5 nights in hostels in Kuala Lumpur and Georgetown."
Food
For a budget trip, there should be a balance between budget bites and indulgent treats and Ashvini followed this by trying foods at various eateries. She explained, “I tried a lot of food at local joints but also had coffee in cute cafés and fancy solo dates in not-so-cheap restaurants, and spent Rs. 6.5K on food."
Data
Digital connectivity happens to be of utmost importance, especially when you are on a trip. Ashvini got an eSIM from Klook. She paid Rs. 549 for 7 days of data-only service.
Adventure Activities
She explained that paid attractions and activities were kept minimal. She did only two paid activities.“I spent Rs. 3.4K to be exact on activities, which includes my cycle tour and funicular ride to Penang Hill.”
Meanwhile, Malaysia happens to be this hottest tourist destinations on the radar, filled with beautiful islands and pristine beaches. Places like Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi are extremely popular. While KL is the capital city, Langkawi is a tropical archipelago of 99 islands - which is said to be Malaysia’s best-kept secret, offering incredible views of the beautiful Andaman Sea, and tranquillity of a lifetime!
