"From any part of Langkawi, you will notice the majestic Gunung Raya, which soars 881 metre above sea level, thus making it the highest peak in Langkawi."
Standing at 881m, Gunung Raya is the highest peak on Langkawi Island. You can see this mountain from almost any part of Langkawi island.
The view from the top of Gunung Raya is spectacular as it allows you an unhindered view of most of Langkawi island. The paddy field of Padang Matsirat resembles a green carpet while tiny specks of white objects that are seen gliding and floating on the sea are actually ferries and ships. On a clear day, you can even see southern Thailand and Gunung Jerai in Kedah.
This peak is also one of the favourite spots for a quiet escape for Malaysia's former Prime Minister, Tun Datuk Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. He could be seen driving his four-wheel drive vehicle himself, up to Gunung Raya where he enjoys the peace amidst the wilderness while sipping his favourite Sanka coffee.
There is also a teahouse, an art gallery and a small museum here. For more information, please contact the Langkawi Tourist Information Centre at +604-9667789.
Last viewed - May 16, 2008
Getting there
By Plane
Langkawi's airport is called the Padang Matsirat airport, located about 20km from Kuah town. Daily direct flights from Kuala Lumpur are available via Malaysia Airlines (Tel: 603-78463000 or 1 300 88 3000). Optionally Air Asia (Tel: 1 300 88 9933) also has regular flights to Langkawi.
By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) connects Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Arau towns in Kedah. From these towns, you can catch a taxi or a bus easily to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis respectively and catch a ferry to Langkawi. Please contact KTMB at 603-22747435
Ferries are also available from Penang (Tel: 604-2631943)
By Road From the North South Expressway (NSE), head north to Kedah and take the Alor Setar Selatan exit (Interchange 177) onto the highway headed to Teluk Kechai and on to Kuala Kedah where you can catch a ferry to Langkawi island. Alternatively, you can also catch ferries from Kuala Perlis further north, accessible via the Jitra Selatan exit (Interchange 181) via Kodiang and Kangar on trunk road K3. This route is longer at 48km from the NSE exit. From Kuah JettyFollow the route heading towards the Ulu Melaka district. A four-wheel drive vehicle would be necessary.
User recommendation
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"Magnificient view but there should be an alternative way to get to the top apart from the cable car!" by Vivienne
"It's true that from Gunung Raya top can give us a magnificient view."
"nice" by vicney
"Simply superb, mannnn!" by Anonymous
"Excellent and breathtaking view of the whole of Langkawi!" by Asiah
"Wow ............. feel like I'm really on top of the world. What a beautiful and magnificient view.
The air is so fresh. How nice if I can be a bird so that I can fly and glide around this Gunung Raya." by Jamilah B
"IT IS THE MOST EXCELLENCE PLACE OF PRIVACY." by ALBERT OOI
