Sungai Petani is the largest town of Kedah state in Malaysia. This town is a center for various small and medium businesses. It has many industries and attracts a number of commuters. Additionally, Kuala Muda, the district where Sungai Petani is located has a large mangrove which is a major tourist attraction. Sungai Petani is expected to become a tourist attraction due to its proximity to the city capital and natural fauna. This quaint town has a rich historic culture and has modern amenities.
Sungai Petani is approximately 214 km away from Kampar. It takes a little over 2 hours to reach Sungai Petani by road. Transnasional is the only company that provides bus services on this route. There are two buses of Transnasional that traverse in the morning and two in the evening. This route is quite busy in the morning but an evening bus is generally available. Most commuters prefer buses due to the frequency as well as affordable fares.
Kampar to Sungai Petani Bus Details
As the distance between Kampar and Sungai Petani is quite short, Transnasional is the only bus company that provides bus services. The buses have 39 seats and facilitate single commuters by providing single seats along with double seats. The buses in the mornings are generally full due to Sungai Petani being an industrial town.
The earliest bus leaves from Kampar at around 8:45 am and the last bus of the day leaves at 7:45 pm. All buses drop passengers off at the Terminal Bas Ekspres Ukir Square Sungai Petani. As the journey completes in 2 hours, there are no rest stops provided on this route. The buses are comfortable, clean, and have received positive reviews from regular travelers. The fare for all the buses is RM 27.
Things to do in Sungai Petani
There are many exciting things to do in a buzzing town like Sungai Petani:
- Sungai Petani Clock Tower: This clock tower holds a special historical and cultural significance for Malaysia and is located in the center of the town which makes it one of the most visited places.
- Park Avenue Bowling Centre: Visit the biggest bowling center of Sungai Petani and enjoy some good food in a cozy setup.
- The Carnival Theme Park: Relieve yourself from hot and sweaty summers by visiting this water-park. It has cool water games and good food to lift your spirits.
- Masjid Sultan Muzaffar Syah: This is probably the oldest mosque in Sungai Petani. This monument is held in high regard and is also a place where religious teachings are preached.
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