Agoda has highlighted five Malaysian destinations where travellers can experience Indian culture and Deepavali festivities. The digital travel platform reported a 294% year-on-year increase in accommodation searches for Kuala Lumpur, the highest growth among the featured destinations.
Kuala Lumpur’s Brickfields, known as Little India, offers Indian restaurants, cultural shops and the Sri Kandaswamy Temple. Visitors can explore the neighbourhood and sample local cuisine.
Melaka combines Indian eateries with historic attractions. Accommodation searches for the city rose 257% year-on-year. Ipoh recorded a 272% increase, with its Little India precinct offering traditional businesses and eateries alongside the city’s food scene and heritage architecture.
In Penang, George Town’s Little India offers a mix of Indian cuisine and cultural attractions. Searches rose 243% year-on-year. Klang, home to a long-established Indian community in Selangor, recorded a 234% increase, offering another option for a cultural getaway.
Fabian Teja, Agoda’s Country Director for Malaysia and Brunei, said Deepavali offers an opportunity to explore Malaysia’s cultural diversity.
Agoda allows travellers to compare accommodation, flights and activities to plan their festive trips.
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