Last updated on April 8th, 2026 at 04:29 pm
Reading Time: 5 minutesOur primary motive to visit Genting Highland is to experience the Genting Skyworld Theme Park.
We comprehensively appreciated our time & the thrills that brought happiness to our faces at the Skyworld Theme Park.
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How to Get to Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur
Genting Highlands is only about 50 km from Kuala Lumpur — roughly an hour away. You have three ways to get there.
By Bus + Cable Car (recommended)
This is the most popular and affordable option. Take an express bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminal — about an hour’s journey — then hop on the Awana Skyway cable car for a 10-minute ride up to SkyAvenue Station at the top.
Bus fare is around RM11–12 per adult one way. The cable car (Awana Skyway) costs RM11 one way for a standard gondola.
You can book both together as a Go Genting Bus + Skyway package — available at the Go Genting ticket counter at KL Sentral Level 2, or on redBus.
The Awana Skyway has three stops — Sky Sentral, Chin Swee Station, and SkyAvenue. You can stop at Chin Swee Station to visit the Chin Swee Caves Temple at no extra cost, then continue with the same ticket.
By Grab or Taxi
A one-way taxi from KL Sentral to Genting Highlands costs around RM117 and can take up to 4 people. (KL Sentral) This makes sense if you have luggage or are travelling as a group. Book through the Grab app for convenience.
By Car
About an hour’s drive from KL. Parking is available at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets if you want to take the cable car from there.
Cable car operating hours: The Awana SkyWay operates from 7 AM to 10 PM daily.
In bad weather, sometimes the cable car doesn’t operate. When we visited the weather was very foggy.
Our Stay — Top Suites at Ion Delemen, Genting Highlands
We reserved a room for one night at the Top Suites Ion Delemen — about 5 km from the theme park, so we booked a Grab to get there.
I’d never seen skyscraper-style buildings on a hill station before. The moment the Grab stopped and I looked up at the building, I was genuinely mesmerised. It’s a tall complex — multiple adjoining buildings, all seemingly serving the same purpose of accommodation for tourists.
Self Check-in
Well before arriving, we started receiving WhatsApp messages from the property with step-by-step check-in instructions, complete with images. When we walked in, the reception desk was empty — but not in a bad way. We had already been told how to collect our room key from a locker using a code sent to our phone. The key card doubled as an elevator access card, and every floor required a separate passcode to operate the lift.
The room itself was spacious, neat, and clean. There was even a small kitchen if you wanted to cook. The property is family-friendly and within a 10-minute drive of Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park.
What I liked:
- Fully self-sufficient — no front desk queues, no waiting
- Spacious room with kitchen
- Clean and well-maintained
- The building views from the upper floors are striking
What to keep in mind:
- It’s about 5 km from the main SkyAvenue area — you’ll need a Grab to get around
- No front desk on-site, so any issues need to be sorted remotely
Price range: Approximately RM150–300/night depending on the season. Check current rates on Booking.com.
Food Options in Genting Highlands — Especially for Vegetarians
This is one thing I wish someone had told me before I went.
After the theme park and checking in, we were starving. We searched the entire building for a restaurant — nothing with a decent vegetarian option. Eventually, we found a small cafeteria at the building entrance. The menu had exactly one vegetarian item: Roti and Dal.
The dal came in a tiny container — about the size of a momos chutney cup. It was almost cute. But honestly, it did the job for the night.
Dinner – Roti and Dal
What to know before you go:
Genting Highlands caters largely to non-vegetarian and Chinese cuisine. If you’re vegetarian — especially Indian vegetarian — plan ahead.
- Carry some snacks or instant food if staying overnight
- The main SkyAvenue mall has more dining variety including Indian food options
- Convenience stores in the building complex are useful for basics
The Fog Problem — What Nobody Tells You About Genting Highlands
The foggy background
had plans to fly my drone the next morning. Woke up at 6:30 AM, went straight to the balcony — complete whiteout. I couldn’t see beyond 100 metres.
This is actually very common at Genting Highlands, and it’s something most travel blogs don’t warn you about clearly enough.
The best time to visit for clear views is in the morning before 10 AM or during late afternoon between 5 and 7 PM. The Genting Highlands have the mildest weather between March and September.
If you’re going specifically for the views — sunrise, drone, photography — know that fog is a real possibility any time of year. It can roll in fast and stay all day.
Tips:
- Check the weather forecast the night before
- Aim to be at viewpoints early morning on clear days
- The theme park operates regardless of fog, so that’s never wasted
- Don’t plan an overnight stay around drone or photography unless you’re flexible with timing
the ultimate problem – fog
Should You Stay Overnight in Genting Highlands?
This is the question the whole post is really about. Here’s my honest answer.
Stay overnight if:
- You’re planning to visit multiple attractions — the theme park, Chin Swee Temple, the Premium Outlets, the casino
- You want to experience the cooler mountain air and the atmosphere at night
- You’re going as a family or group and want a relaxed pace over two days
Don’t stay overnight if:
- Your only plan is the Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
- You’re vegetarian and haven’t planned your meals
- You’re going for photography or drone work — fog is unpredictable and you might end up with nothing
Kuala Lumpur is just about an hour away from Genting Highlands, so if the theme park is your only goal, you can easily go as a day trip and be back in KL by evening. An overnight stay only adds value if you have a full itinerary planned.
Also, read, Experience the Best of Kuala Lumpur in 2 Days – Your Ultimate Guide
Quick Reference — Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur
| Distance from KL | 50 km |
| Travel time | 1 hour by bus/car |
| Bus fare (KL Sentral) | RM11–12 one way |
| Cable car (one way) | RM11 standard gondola |
| Cable car hours | 7 AM – 10 PM |
| Best time to visit | March–September, early mornings |
| Vegetarian food | Limited — plan ahead |
| Fog risk | High, especially early morning |
Book your bus + cable car combo on redBus or Klook.
