Killing Two Birds with One Stone: Exploring Selangor and Negeri Sembilan in One Go

There is no doubt that Selangor is one of the states that has many tourist attractions. Though developing quite rapidly, Selangor is still rich in food, customs, flora and fauna. Its neighbouring state to the south, Negeri Sembilan, which is fondly known for its mouth-watering masak lemak cili api, has equally attractive tourist attractions too that are still might not yet known to many.

For fans of extreme activities and those who seek ‘healing’ time, read on to find out how to spend a three-day-two-night vacation in these two states in one go!

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Discovery Wetlands;

Cave in Cave

Extreme Park; Among the challenging rope obstacles at the Goosebumps Rope Course; Lemang Sushi with fillings comprising jerky beef, serunding (chicken, meat, or anchovy floss), Minang rendang , chicken rendang , sambal bilis (spicy anchovies) and durian; Kids attraction at SplashMania Waterpark.

DAY 1 (Selangor)

Take in the greenery of Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands https://glplay.com.my/web/wetlands

A natural wetland biodiversity protected area, Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands is not only a wildlife sanctuary, but also a place for recreation. Among the activities you can do are boat cruising, fishing, adventure cycling, camping, picnicking and more. But for those who come with children, Safari Insta Tour is recommended. Here, the guide will take you around Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands to learn about various plants and the opportunity to feed resident hippopotamuses and crocodiles.

Challenge yourself with height at Goosebumps Rope Course https://glplay.com.my/activities/goosebumps-rope-course 5. glplay.com.my/activities/cove-aerobar

How long has it been since your heart beats fast? Time to rush your adrenaline again by playing at the largest extreme activity park in Malaysia, the Goosebumps Rope Course within the Discovery Park at Gamuda Cove. There are 57 climbing elements for adults and 11 climbing elements for children that are fun, while at the same time physically and mentally challenging. Before playing, travellers will learn on how to ‘click’ onto the rope before to ensure safety. Spanning 20 metres wide and 16 metres high, the experience will leave you exhilarated. A tip: don’t look down when you climb up the obstacle course to reduce your nervousness. Prices start from MYR75 per adult and MYR35 per child.

Stunning 360 Degree Views of Gamuda Cove with Cove Aerobar glplay.com.my/activities/cove-aerobar

Being at the height of 35 metres up in the air with the view of Gamuda Cove and the beautiful Discovery Wetlands will make your jaw drop. Accommodating 16 people at a time, the fear of heights will disappear as soon as you reach the top. It is also good to know that Cove Aerobar is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. Prices start from MYR20.

Get wet at SplashMania

https://glplay.com.my/splashmania

On your way to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the sight of a gigantic pirate ship near Gamuda Cove might leave you curious. This pirate ship is located inside SplashMania, the first water park in Gamuda Cove that just opened in February 2023 with 39 types of thrilling slides and attractions that you should try. Prices start from MYR63 to MYR99.

For more information on the attractions at Gamuda Cove, you can check the GL Play website to find out the activities they offer and the complete price list: https://glplay.com.my

DAY 2 (Selangor-Negeri Sembilan)

Wear your boots and explore Gua Damai Extreme Park https://guadamai.com

Extreme sports enthusiasts must be familiar with the annual sporting event that takes place at KL Tower called Base Jump. As a matter of fact, the participants of this event will first do their trial jumps at Gua Damai Extreme Park. Besides base jumping, you can also do jungle-trekking and caving, both can be participated by adults and children. I tried adventure caving, which starts from Batik Cave and exit through Langsir Cave. Along the way, the guide introduced my travel companions and I to various plants. The whole caving experience took around three to four hours.

Trying Lemang Sushi in Kuala Pilah

Lemang (glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk inside bamboo) and rendang (slow-cooked meat in braised coconut milk) are considered as a pair made in heaven, and each is often served in two separate dishes. A local entrepreneur in Kuala Pilah has innovated the way on how both lemang and rendang are prepared by using a Japanese culinary method and aptly call it Lemang Sushi: the lemang is instead filled by ingredients such as jerky beef, serunding (chicken, meat, or anchovy floss), rendang Minang, chicken rendang, sambal bilis (spicy anchovies) and even durian. This innovative product is interesting because lemang fans can simply heat it up and eat it straight without having to look for rendang or other accompanying dishes separately, thus saving time and energy! Lemang Sushi can also be stored in freezer and last for two years before it expires. The price for a stick of Lemang Sushi is MYR25.

DAY 3 (Negeri Sembilan)

Explore “Lord of The Ring Malaysia” in Kenaboi State Park With two main attractions, Taman Negeri Kenaboi is home to Lata Kijang waterfall with the height of 98 metres and Jeram Berungut that is famously known as the ‘Lord of The Rings Malaysia’ since it seems to remind travellers of the forest setting seen in the LOTR movie series. I managed to pay a visit to Jeram Berungut that took about an hour to reach by foot.

My travel companions and I travelled on land only a quarter of the journey, while the rest of it required us to cross rivers. Along the way, we spotted many species of indigenous plants such as Tampoi tree, Forest Salak (snakefruit), Rattan tree and more. The trip involved hiking along Kenaboi River. Among the activities you can do at the Kenaboi Forest Park are camping, climbing, and trekking. To enter this forest, you need to apply permit from the Kenaboi State Park, Jelebu District Forest Office or the State Forestry Office, which costs MYR5 per person.

To purchase the permit, you can walk into the Forestry Department or call +6 06 765 9555.

Gaya Travel Magazine expresses our heartfelt gratitude to Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia (JaPen) for making the writer’s trip to Selangor & Negeri Sembilan smooth-sailing and enriching