In sync with Nature’s rhythms and untouched by the creations of modern civilization
During your holiday in Kuching & Sarawak, don’t miss out on a lifetime’s opportunity to visit the Batang Ai National Park, one of the last bastions of Nature on earth. The pristine rainforests house an amazing number of endangered animal species. The Batang Ai National Park is a refuge for the endangered orangutans as well as several other primate species, the elusive clouded leopard, sun bears, and bearded pigs.
During your holiday in Kuching & Sarawak, don’t miss out on a lifetime’s opportunity to visit the Batang Ai National Park, one of the last bastions of Nature on earth. The pristine rainforests house an amazing number of endangered animal species. The Batang Ai National Park is a refuge for the endangered orangutans as well as several other primate species, the elusive clouded leopard, sun bears, and bearded pigs.
The national park is also home to the indigenous Iban tribe who still live the way they did thousands of years ago, in sync with Nature’s rhythms and untouched by the creations of modern civilization. Packaged food, what’s that? They forage food from the jungles. Prescription medicines? Nope. The Iban community gathers more than 100 different medicinal herbs from the forest.
Entering the national park is like entering Mother Nature’s sanctum sanctorum. You can explore the depths of the forests only on boats along rivers that meander through the dense jungles. It is a humbling feeling when you realize that you are taking a sacred journey and are being let into Nature’s deepest secrets.
Thankfully, you don’t have to mull over weather reports or look up historical temperature highs and lows when you plan a holiday to Kuching & Sarawak. The region has a tropical rainforest climate with just two discernible seasons—wet and dry.
The average temperature remains almost constant throughout the year. Kuching & Sarawak are also spared the worst of the elements—the devastating tropical storms that are native to this region—because of its location. So it is a good idea to plan your Borneo Malaysia holiday keeping in mind the myriad colorful festivals here. These festivals celebrate the bounties of Nature and are great opportunities for you to mingle with folks who live in harmony with the natural world.
The wet season extends from November to February. Although there are frequent showers, your outdoor plans are usually not upset because the sun almost always peeks through the clouds and brightens up the day. The rains freshen up the environs and add to the lushness of the forests. It seems Mother Nature decks up in myriad shades of green to entice us. If you are in Miri during the wet season, you will have many ways to spend the time even if you have to postpone a trip to the rainforests near the city. With an eclectic dining scene and a host of recreational activities, this city is a culture vulture’s playground, come rain or shine.
Deepavali, the festival of lights and a celebration of the triumph of good over evil, is an auspicious ceremony for the Hindus. But in Kuching & Sarawak, people of all faiths come together to celebrate the occasion. For them, it is a chance to come together over a plate of sweetmeats and share a good laugh. In Borneo Malaysia, Chinese festivals are celebrated not just by the Chinese but also by the Hindus and Buddhists. The Hindu festivals bring together people from all communities. The camaraderie between the folks here, however, doesn’t seem surprising when you ponder the deep bonds they share with Nature. Harmony is the essence of life in Kuching & Sarawak.
Festivals are incredible opportunities to mix with the locals and understand their passions, aspirations, and the ideals and values they hold dear. The festivals of Borneo Malaysia showcase to the world the spirit of tolerance in the country. People of many different faiths and races inhabit this land. Every festival is celebrated with equal fervor, pomp, and gaiety. If you plan to take a holiday to Kuching & Sarawak during the Chinese New Year celebrations, you will be dazzled by the fireworks displays, but you will be more spellbound by the harmony between the people who live here.
The ideal time to take a Kuching & Sarawak holiday is during the dry season, which runs from March to October. Do not be misled by the moniker; the dry season is not a sizzling hot season. The temperatures do not reach soaring heights; it is just that there aren’t many rainy days during this season. The dry season sees a profusion of tropical fruits and flowers. Breathe in the air laden with the fragrance of the flowers and delightfully fruity aromas as you walk along a forested trail and feel yourself being transported to Eden!
