2 days in Alor Setar & Jitra Itinerary

On the 19th (Thu), appreciate the history behind Al-Bukhary Mosque, then steep yourself in history at Zahir Mosque, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Alor Setar Tower.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Alor Setar trip planning tool.

George Town to Alor Setar is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and train. In January, daily temperatures in Alor Setar can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Jitra.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): experience rural life at Napoh Eco Farm and then walk around Darul Aman Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Jitra online day trip planner.

Jitra is very close to Alor Setar. Traveling from Alor Setar to Jitra, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.