Officially known as the City of Kuching, Kuching is the capital of the most populous city in the state of Sarawak and the Kuching Division in the country.
Another city in the east of Malaysia, the Sarawak district, is the town of peace- Simanggang or Sri Aman. It is located along the Lupar river and offers visitors a calm and serene atmosphere. It is a major agricultural town hub for timber, oil palm, rubber, and pepper cultivation.
Kuching to Sri Aman is a popular route taken by tourists. The distance between the two locations is 187 km, and the journey is 3 hours long. For such trips, buses from Kuching to Sri Aman are the best mode of transportation.
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About Kuching
Kuching is an old city and was founded by James Brooke in 1839. Today, it is a busy administrative town and is majorly populated by Chinese, but you will find Malays, Bidayuh (Land Dayaks), and Iban (Sea Dayaks) in Kuching as well. The city is spread across an area of 431 km2 (166 sq mi) with the Sarawak River running through the centre.
About Sri Aman
Also called Bandar Sri Aman, and formerly Simanggang, Sri Aman has a tropical rainforest climate with a land area of 2,323.7 square kilometres and lies 56ft above sea level. Iban mainly inhabits it, and you can also find Malay, Chinese, and Bidayuh. Top tourist attractions include several national parks, nature trails, wildlife centres and sites that bring you a step closer to nature. One of the best parts about Sri Aman is trying the local food and enjoying the delicacies. Sri Aman gets tourists from Kuching since it is located nearby and a Kuching to Sri Aman bus can be easily accessed.
Things to do in Sri Aman
Here is a short list of things you must do when visiting Sri Aman:
- Visit the Batang Ai National Park
- See the Fairy Caves
- Climb up Mount Hosanna Chapel
- Check out the snake-shaped stone, Batu Nabau Lubook Antu
- Understand animal protection and say hi to Orangutans at Matang Wildlife Centre
- Explore and learn about British History at Fort Alice
- Try the unique triangle-shaped dumplings- Chai Kueh
- Trek to the Gunung Lesong National Park and discover the Wong Jampang waterfall
- Experience the signature event of the town- Pesta Benak at the riverfront
- Try Sri Aman’s iconic noodles Mee Ah Mong at the Open Air Market
Best time to visit Sri Aman
One of the best times to visit Sri Aman is when the famous Pesta Benak (Tidal Bore in Malay) takes place. Usually, it occurs in September. Considering the weather, it is wise to visit during November- March considering the tropical rainforest climate in the region.
Bus Services between Kuching and Sri Aman
For all tourists looking to travel from Kuching to Sri Aman, a bus works perfectly since it does not take a lot of time, there are plenty of options affordable when you look up for bus ticket online booking .
The price of a Kuching to Sri Aman bus ticket ranges between 25-30 MYR. You can find buses starting from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There are Economy seaters (2+2) as well as Executive seaters (2+2) that you can choose from.
Within Sri Aman, you can travel and discover several sites in and around by option for local taxis and local buses. Being a tourist-friendly destination, it offers you several options to choose from ad vehicles can be arranged easily.
Boarding and Drop-off Points
Boarding points at Kuching are:
- Terminal Kuching Sentral
- Kuching Sentral Bus Terminal
- Chin Lian Long Bus Station
Drop-off points at Sri Aman are:
- Jelukong
- Sri Aman town
- Simpang Sri Aman
Popular Bus Companies from Kuching to Sri Aman
Some popular bus operators for Kuching to Sri Aman bus are: