Nipah Bay Villa, Pulau Pangkor, Teluk Nipah, Malaysia

INTRODUCTION

noreply@blogger.com (Nipah Bay Villa) — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:49:00 -0700

ABOUT PULAU PANGKOR Pulau Pangkor is an island off the coast of Perak in north-west peninsular Malaysia, reached by ferry from Lumut (a small coastal town that links to Ipoh, or from Sitiawan). Buses from many parts of the country arrive frequently in Lumut at the bus station which is opposite of the Lumut Jetty. Cars must be left on the mainland, there are a number of car parks in Lumut. There are no bridges connecting the island to the mainland because there exist a policy to control the number of vehicles on the island partly due to no real necessity and partly due to space constraints. This has brought about much positive effects in preserving a natural environment free from toxic fumes, dust, noise, congestion and traffic hazards. All these have contributed to the preservation of wildlife in the tropical rain forest where many rare species still exist, including hornbills and monitor lizards. Pulau Pangkor land area of only 8 square kilometers, and a population of approximately 25,000 islanders. Pulau Pangkor villagers totally Malay, Chinese & Indian. It is heavily promoted as a low-key tourist destination by the Malaysian Government, but fishing and fish products remain major industries.
Pulau Pangkor lies a cluster of fabulous islands with unquestionably some of the best coves and beaches on the western coast of peninsular Malaysia. These can be visited via the road running around the island. The jungle-clad hills of the interior, though, are virtually untouched. Pulau Pangkor is facing of our Malaysia Navy Dockyard and Teluk Batik. Pulau Pangkor was a bit-player in the battle to control trade in the Selat Melaka (Strait of Melaka). In earlier times, the island was a favourite refuge of fishermen, sailors, merchants and pirates. In the 17th century, the Dutch built a fort here in their bid to monopolise the Perak tin trade, but were driven out by a local ruler before returning briefly some 50 years later. In 1874 a contender to the Perak throne sought British backing and the Pulau Pangkor treaty was signed. As a result, British Resident James WW Birch was installed in Perak and the colonial era on the peninsular began.

Pulau Pangkor villagers live in scattered fishing settlements along the coast especially on the eastern side, and their catch comprises mainly cuttlefish and anchovy. Fishing and dried fish products are still a major industry for the island, particularly on the east coast, with most tourist development confined to the west coast. The modern facilities make it an ideal gateway.

Pangkor Town History

Largely inhabited by fisher-folk who live in fishing settlements scattered along the coast, Pulau Pangkor - in stark contrast to Malaysia's fast-paced progress - remains a haven for those seeking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Here, visitors can bask in the sun on her golden beaches and catch sights of fishing boats rocking gently on calm blue waters.

Situated 7 km from historic Lumut town across the Straits of Malacca, it has for centuries enthralled visitors with her charming beauty, idyllic bays, pristine beaches, and vibrant tropical forests. Hence it comes as no surprise that she has been a welcome stopover for the sea weary, pirates, and adventurers in the old days. In fact, it was at one time ruled by European conquerors such as the Dutch and British yet her natural wonders have remained unscarred and her environment as tranquil and harmonious as ever.

Without defining the size of population to qualify a township, in Pulau Pangkor there are 3 distinct townships and 4 settlement areas. These small settlements here are referred as villages in local language "Kampung". With the exception of Kampung Teluk Nipah that is located on the west coast, 6 of them were on the island's eastern side facing the calmer waters of the channel. The town with most activities will the first arrival point, Kampung Sungai Pinang Kecil.

Here, the fishing industry sent out its produce and received the much needed supply from the main land
The urban areas in Pulau Pangkor looked exciting. Narrow streets with few vehicular traffic. If there are - it is dominated by 2 wheelers.

Today's Pulau Pangkor is a thriving tourist destination that does not reflect her turbulent past.

Walk around town to savour some cruisine and native sights. If your timing is right, you may ever see the fisherman pulling in their catch. Have a visit at the seafood factories producing dried cuttle fish, anchovies, satay fish and dried shrimps.

The mystique of this pretty fishing village has never failed to charm tourists from all over the world. Past the Pulau Pangkor Jetty is the main village offering a wide variety of fresh and dried seafood and souvenirs crafted from seashells and local materials.

Don't forget to visit Sungai Pinang Besar village where this village is popular for boat building and repairs.

Teluk Nipah

Further down the road, is the increasingly popular Teluk Nipah. Accommodation here caters much to the middle to lower-ranged budgets and can be a little dissapointing to those who have something of a romantic notion of island getaway in mind. Chalets, restaurants and motels line the streets and even the small alleyways and during the peak seasons, it's jam-packed with tourists. The main road lies between the beach and the motels and chalets so don't expect to get any rooms on the beach itself.

Just off the main street, towards the end of alleyways sits the borderline of the forest reserve. In the evenings, if you're lucky, you can witness a flock of hornbills flying in for handouts left out by local operators. You also can see by our local people feed them with bread or papaya fruit. Always shy but these hornbills seem to think that there may be some truth in safety in numbers.

From the beach, you can also take a short boat ride to the nearby islands the area for snorkling area at Pulau Giam and Pulau Mentaggor and if you're really for some exercise, you can rent kayaks for a paddle out to these islands.

Pulau Pangkor, Teluk Nipah is a popular local resort. It can get very crowded on weekends and holidays when prices are highest, but during the week the beaches are almost empty. A wide range of sun and sea activities are available such as Banana Boat, Fishing Trip, Jetski, Kayak, Scuba Diving, Snorkling.

HOW TO GET HERE?

noreply@blogger.com (Nipah Bay Villa) — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:47:00 -0700

Buses from many parts of the State arrive frequently in Lumut at the Bus Station<--Click which is opposite of the Lumut Jetty. Cars must be left on the mainland, there are a number of car parks in Lumut. There are no bridges connecting the island to the mainland because there exist a policy to control the number of vehicles on the island partly due to no real necessity and partly due to space constraints.

This is boat at Terminal Lumut Jetty.

BY BOAT

Konsortium Mesra Duta Ferry (+605683 5800) & Pan Silver Ferry (+605683 2188) runs between Lumut to Sungai Pinang Kecil (SPK) & Pulau Pangkor Town every 30 to 45 minutes between 7.00 am - 8.30 pm. All ferries from Lumut stop at Sungai Pinang Kecil (SPK) before reaching Pulau Pangkor Town, so don’t get down at Sungai Pinang Kecil (SPK), there no taxi at Sungai Pinang Kecil (SPK), you have to get down at the second stop Pulau Pangkor Town. Return tickets (valid for one month) on all three boats cost RM10; just check which service is leaving first.

Mesra Ferry

Duta Ferry

Pan Silver Ferry

Ferry Schedule

BY AIR

Berjaya Air (+605685 5828) has flights every day except Tuesday and Thursday between KL’s Subang airport and Pulau Pangkor airport at Teluk Dalam.

PULAU PANGKOR TRANSPORTATION

There are no public buses available to tourists, so you will be obliged to use Pulau Pangkor’s candy-pink minibus taxis, which operates between 6.30 am and 9.00 pm. Just tell them sent you to Nipah Bay Villa, told them that you already make reservation at Nipah Bay Villa.

NIPAH BAY VILLA FACILITIES & SERVICES

noreply@blogger.com (Nipah Bay Villa) — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:45:00 -0700

Our Facilities : Cafe, Library (Sell & Change Book), Surau, Rooftop (Eagle Nest View & Place To Have A Drink and Chat) & Free Wi-fi provided.

Our Services : Bus Ticket Booking, Jungle Trekking, Water Sports Activities (Banana Boat, JetSki, Kayak, Round Island By Boat, Snorkeling & Fishing Trips), Traditional Massage, Motorcycle & Car Rental, Laundry, Taxi Services,Private Transport To Any Destination Within Malaysia, Private Air Transport & Shisha / Hookah Services.

Outside cafe Wi-Fi zone area

Inside cafe Wi-Fi zone area

Rooftop side area

Ground floor area at rooftop side

Surau for Muslim Prayer

Library area with place to relax

From different angle

This area place to have a drink with eagle nest view behind of you.(No Wi-Fi coverage)

Eagle nest just near from Nipah Bay Villa.

From rooftop angle view

Bus ticket booking services

Traditional Massage

Car Rental

Scooter Rental

OUR ROOM RATE 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Nipah Bay Villa) — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:41:00 -0700

ROOM TYPE	LOW SEASON	HIGH SEASON	PUBLIC HOLIDAY
ECONOMY ROOM 2 PERSONS	RM 90	RM 110	RM 140
STANDARD ROOM 2 PERSONS	RM 100	RM 130	RM 160
STANDARD CHALET 2 PERSONS	RM 150	RM 170	RM 240
DELUXE TERRACE 3 PERSONS	RM 150	RM 200	RM 250
DELUXE CHALET 3 PERSONS	RM 170	RM 220	RM 270
FAMILY ROOM A 3 PERSONS	RM 120	RM 170	RM 200
FAMILY ROOM B 4 PERSONS ( 3 TYPE )	RM 150 / RM 170 / RM 200	RM 200 / RM 220 / RM 250	RM 260 / RM 280 / RM 310
FAMILY ROOM C 5 PERSONS	RM 190	RM 270	RM 280
FAMILY ROOM D 6 PERSONS ( 2 TYPE )	RM 220 / RM 280	RM 250/ RM 350	RM 300 / RM 390

PRICE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

RATES ARE EXCLUDING MEALS

ALL UNITS ARE FULLY AIR-CONDITIONER , TV( ASTRO ),HOT SHOWER

ROOMS ONLY BE ASSURED IF FULL CASH PAYMENT BEEN RECEIVED

PAYMENT MADE NOT REFUNDABLE

CHECK IN TIME : 3.00 P.M CHECK OUT TIME : 12.00 P.M

ROOM PICTURE

noreply@blogger.com (Nipah Bay Villa) — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:35:00 -0700

All units are fully air-conditioned, bathroom attached with hot shower & TV ( Astro Channel )
We do have a Keattle but you have to put deposit RM 50, when you return back the Keattle we will return back your RM 50.

Individual Standard & Deluxe Chalet Type

Chalet type is individual chalets

Inside chalet

Standard Chalet type for 2 person king size bed

Standard Chalet type for 2 person, 2 single bed

Deluxe Chalet type for 3 persons 1 king size bed and 1 single bed

Terrace Deluxe Chalet For 3 Persons

Terrace Deluxe Chalet type with different colors match ( Green and Black )

Purple and Black ( Standard Chalet )

Yellow and Black ( Terrace Deluxe Chalet )

Pink and Black ( Terrace Deluxe Chalet )

Economy Room with queen size bed Standard Room ( 2 Pax ) 2 Single bed

One big building with separate rooms at rooftop ground floor area

Ground floor

First floor

Family room A (3 Persons)

Family Room B (4 Persons)Family Room C ( 5 Persons )

Family Room D (6 Persons)

OUR PACKAGE RATE

noreply@blogger.com (Nipah Bay Villa) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:24:00 -0700

Want to know our rate please do not hesitate to contact our Reception No +605-6852198, email us at nipahbayvilla@hotmail.com orchat with us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/NBVPangkor

ACTIVITIES

noreply@blogger.com (Nipah Bay Villa) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:18:00 -0700

Land Activities
Beach Valley Ball, Cycling, Futsal, Jungle Trekking , Motorcycle Ride, Visit Chinese Temple(Fu Lin Kong),Visit Dutch Ford(Kota Belanda), Visit Hindu Temple(Sri Maha Kaliaman), Visit Satay Factory(Kilang Satay).

Cycling over Pulau Pangkor, bicycle can be rent by per day or per hour.
Ride motorcycle and go around over Pulau Pangkor. Motorcycle can be rent at Nipah Bay Villa by per day or per hour.

DUTCH FORT ( KOTA BELANDA ) At Teluk Gedung lies the 330 year old stone foundation of a Dutch Fort built in 1670. It was one of the Dutch strongholds against pirates and local Malays. Actually, during the Dutch occupation in the 17th century, tin supplies from Pulau Pangkor and the mainland were stored for protection in this fort. As time goes by, the locals were unhappy with the treatment of the Dutch. So, they managed to destroy the fort sometime in 1690. This is not the end because the Dutch then returned in full force to rebuild the fort.

Fu Lin Kong Chinese Temple

Fu Lin Kong is a Chinese temple in Pulau Pangkor. Many Chinese tourists like to visit and pray in this temple to get the blesses from god. However, this doesn't mean that Chinese temple is only the favourite place for Chinese only. Other races and foreign tourist also love this place because Fu Lin Kong is one of the popular temple in Pulau Pangkor and its exquisite environment to take photo. Fu Lin Kong has various Buddhist statues inside the temple and many alcoves and ponds around. Many tourists will make their wish in this temple because they believe the wish will come true. The unique of Fu Lin Kong is that there is a mini Great Wall Of China build beside the temple. This has reflected the magnificent view of this temple.
KALIAMAN TEMPLES
One of the most hidden and still interesting enough Kaliaman temples you can find on the mainland, not far from Pangkor Town.

The Sri Maha Kaliaman temple is something special around the Pulau Pangkor area. It's all about location. This little temple is build right in the middle of a estate.

The temple is dedicated to the Hindu bloodthirsty goddess Kali, also known as the dark goddess. In the Indian vedas, the religious text thousands of years old, there's a proto-Kali mentioned. It's a goddess of death, destruction, bad luck and grief. She is still venerated in that sense.

Kali is a ferocious form of the Divine Mother. She's the goddess of time and of the transformation that is death. Lord Shiva (one of the three main gods in Hinduism together with Vishnu and Brahma) and Mother Gauri in their destructive form are known as Mahakala and Mahakali or Kali.

Kali is the energy that paralyses the attachments produced by the solar and lunar currents. This attachment causes fear of death. In the ignorant ones she creates fear, while for others Kali removes the ignorance that makes us fear death.

Inside the temple, you find a few statues including a fierce looking goddess Kali. She's here depicted with heads with arms hanging out of the heads on her belt. Indeed a fearsome goddess.

In Malaysia you will find Kaliaman Temples in many places. This temple in the middle of a palm-oil estate is unique. It was build by the workers on the estate who in Malaysia are mostly Indian.

The temple is a very basic construction, in fact no more then a cover for the statues and altar where people offer. There's a few people hanging around and taking care of the temple.

If you hang around a bit longer, you will see the workers coming up and do their prayers and offerings.

Looking at the construction, one can wonder why to visit this temple. It is a simple construction in the middle of the estate but for that reason it is worth a short visit.

Visit Satay Factory at Sungai Pinang Besar.

Do a Jungle Trekking with our Guider.

Activities on evening playing Futsal. Field can be hire per day or per hour Playing valleyball at the beach. Field can be hire per day or per hour.

WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES Banana Boat, Boat trip, Fishing Trip, Jetski, Kayaking, Snorkling & Scuba Diving.

Ride a speed boat trip, if you lucky on time can go closer to see Fisherman caught anchovies (Ikan Bilis)

Kayaking to Giam Islands or Mentagor Island. Kayak can be hire per day or per hour. Banana Boat ride. Jetski. Snorkling at Giam Islands. Scuba Diving with guiders in Pulau Pangkor.

PHOTO GALLERY

noreply@blogger.com (Nipah Bay Villa) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:11:00 -0700

Water sports activities at Teluk Nipah.

Boat trip

If you luck at time you snorkling, you can see it.

View point spot on the way to Teluk Nipah.

Dried Octopus.

Souvenir Shop at Teluk Gedung near Dutch Ford places.

Fishing Trip.

Big Boat catching Anchovies (Ikan Bilis).

Boat builder at Sungai Pinang Kecil.

Fisherman boat parking Area.

BBq time at Nipah Bay Villa, or you can do it by your own.

Hurm...sunset view on the evening make you relax your mind at the beach.

Night street view at Pangkor Town.

ABOUT US (Nipah Bay Villa)

noreply@blogger.com (Nipah Bay Villa) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:07:00 -0700

More details please Call / Email / Facebook :

Reception : +605-6852198

Fax : +605-6852386

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Email : nipahbayvilla@hotmail.com

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