ATTRACTIONS *OTHERS*

Gunung Jerai

(Kedah Peak) at 1,217 m above sea level, is the highest peak in Kedah and is accessible by road. It is advisable to take the official jeep up the very narrow, steep road leading to the peak. If you choose to drive, official permission is required from the ground station. Gunung Jerai is very popular with the local hikers, trekkers and school kids. Titi Hayun Recreation Forest, Seri Perigi Recreation Forest and Sungai Teroi Recreation Forest are located in the area.

View from Gunung Jerai

Gunung Keriang

Is located in Anak Bukit about 5km from Alor Star, this is the largest limestone hill in Kedah. This huge outcrop, comprising of two hills, provides a panoramic view of the surrounding paddy fields and kampongs.

Gunung Keriang

Kedah Padi Museum

Opened in 2004, is a place to visit in Kedah to learn about rice and paddy production. It is located near Gunong Keriang, Anak Bukit.

Paddy Museum

Agro-tourism.  

Besides the padi museum, visitors can visit fruit farms to see how plant propagation and sample local fruits. Check out the Kedah Agro-tourism link http://www.keda.gov.my/web/guest/projek-agro-pelancongan

View at Agro Tourism Kedah

Lye Huat Garden

Is a small Chinese-styled garden, located just besides the toll expressway, after Jitra. It is very popular with locals.

Lye Huat Garden

Merbok River

Embark on a mangrove forest tour on the Merbok river from Semeling, 10 minutes drive from Sungai Petani. Boats can be hired at the Semeling jetty or Tanjung Dawai Jetty.

View at Merbok River

Homestay programmes

Tourists (in groups) can enjoy a stay in a kampong and participate in kampong activities at these places:

Homestay

1. Kampung Relau, Persatuan Homestay Relau, Lot 1064 Sri Impian Relau, Kedah; Tel: 04-585 5858, 04-5824122; http://www.homestayrelau.cjb.net

2. Kampung Raga, 06900 Yan, Kedah; Tel : 04-465 6391

3. Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM); Lot 552 Jalan Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah; Tel: 04-762 3566/ 67

4. Kampung Yan, Yan, Kedah; Tel : 04-4655439

5. Persatuan Nelayan Kawasan Langkawi (Langkawi Fisherman Association), Kuah, Langkawi; Tel: 04-966 6102

6. Pengerusi Homestay, Pejabat KEDA Langkawi, Kuah, Langkawi; Tel: 04-966 6334, 012-4242144

(For information, contact Tourism Malaysia at tel. 04-7312322 / 04-7301322)