Ipoh is the state capital of Perak, Malaysia. Apart from its historical magnificence, the city is famous for its limestone caves with Buddhist temples carved inside of them and colonial-era architecture by the British. It has built a reputation for being one of the cleanest cities in Malaysia. Its vibrant cuisine with dishes such as Sar Hor Fun or Nga Choi Kai has attracted many tourists for years now. Seri Iskandar is a town located Southwest of Ipoh. It is situated along the main Ipoh-Lumut highway. The town is planted with rows of residential houses, serene landscapes, and caves.
The distance between Ipoh to Seri Iskandar is about 40 km. Kesatuan Express, Perak Transit, and S&S International Express are the operators that have buses operating on this route. The buses that are provided are both SVIP and Standard. Throughout the day, 8 buses transit between these two destinations. The fare varies between RM 7 to RM 10. Most tourists and locals resort to this mode of transportation due to its economic viability and flexibility with time.
Ipoh to Seri Iskandar Bus Details
It takes one hour to cover the 40 km distance between Ipoh and Seri Iskandar. The first bus from Ipoh leaves at 8:00 AM by Perak Transit. All of their buses are standard with a fare of RM 7. The pick-up and drop-off locations are Ipoh Amanjaya and Seri Iskandar respectively. The last bus from Ipoh leaves at 8:00 PM by Kesatuan Express. All of their buses are SVIPs and the fare is RM 10. Children’s fare (2-12 years) for these buses is RM 7. Pick-up and the drop-off locations are the same for all buses.
One column of the bus is planted with single-seaters while the other has two-seaters. The buses operate every 90 minutes. Since the two destinations are only an hour apart, there is no rest stop provided unless there’s an emergency on board.
Things to do in Seri Iskandar
Seri Iskandar is a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city life into an architectural and monumental stay engulfed with history. Most of the places do not have an entry fee. Here are some must-visits hand-picked for a wholesome experience:
- Gua Tempurung: It is one of the largest limestone caves in Malaysia. The walkways are filled with luminous sites and artificial lights which gives it a very picturesque appeal.
- Kellie’s Castle: Plot location of the renowned movie “Anna and the King,” this castle was built by a Scottish farmer and pays tribute to English and Malay architecture.
- Masjid An-Nur: The architecture here has left tourists in awe for Malay architecture. The pond amidst a serene garden makes for a splendid stay.
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