Travel to Perlis to Eat Expensive Harum Manis Mango in Malaysia

Here’s a 3-day, 2-night itinerary to Perlis, Malaysia’s smallest state—perfect for a chill nature + culture getaway. It’s a lesser-known gem with a peaceful vibe, limestone hills, and local charm. Im from Kuala Lumpur, it takes around 9-12hours of driving depend if you stop alot. Day 1: Arrival & Nature Escape Morning: • Drive/fly in to Perlis (via Alor Setar or Kangar) • Check in at a hotel or homestay (suggestions: Putra Brasmana Hotel or The Zuley Heritage Hotel) price range between 100-200 ringgit per night Late Morning: • Gua Kelam (Cave of Darkness), Kaki Bukit • Walk through a 370-meter limestone cave with a river running through • Chill, scenic and a bit mysterious Lunch: • Stop at Warung Tepi Sawah (beautiful views + local food) Afternoon: • Bukit Keteri – great for photo ops with stunning limestone cliffs and paddy fields • Optional: light hike or drone shots Evening: • Stroll at Tasik Melati Recreational Park • Light dinner at Kangar night market (if available) – enjoy local snacks, roti John, apam balik Day 2: Culture, Thai Border & Chill Morning: • Breakfast at hotel or local warung • Visit Perlis State Park (Taman Negeri Perlis) – nature trails, wildlife spotting, limestone forest Lunch: • Local eats near Wang Kelian (border town) Afternoon: • Head to Wang Kelian Viewpoint • Breathtaking view especially if it’s a misty day • Visit the Wang Kelian Sunday Market (if it’s Sunday, it even stretches into Thailand) Late Afternoon: • Visit Muzium Kota Kayang – small but rich with Perlis royal and cultural history Evening: • Dinner at Anjung Keli – famous for ikan keli (catfish) and local dishes • Relax at your hotel or take a quiet walk in Kangar town Day 3: Local Life & Departure Morning: • Sunrise at Paddy Fields (near Simpang Empat or Pauh area) – scenic and peaceful • Breakfast at Roti Bakar Arang (famous charcoal-toasted bread) Late Morning: • Shop for local goodies: mangoes (Harumanis, if in season), local snacks, batik • Option: Quick visit to Timah Tasoh Lake – calm lake with mountain backdrop Noon: • Check out and travel back home to Kuala Lumpur