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Kelantan, which translates as the "Land of Lightning" is a veritable treasure throve of delights - rustic fishing villages, verdant padi fields and languid, palm-fringed beaches.

Tucked away in the north-eastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia, the people of Kelantan have managed to keep alive age-old customs and traditions, thus earning the state a reputation as the Cradle of Malay Culture.There are numerous things to do and see here. Here you may witness the traditional sports of giant kite-flying, top-spinning, silat, wayang kulit, bird-singing competitions and the making of exquisite handicrafts such as songket, batik, silverware and mengkuang products. Kelantan is still covered by vast stretches of' tropical forests. Its southeastern corner of the state forms part of the Taman Negara National Park.

Kelantan has a population of about 1.5 million . Kelantan is primarily a Malay state although around 7% of the population are of Thai, Indian and Chinese ancestry. Kelantanese are renowned for their warmth and friendliness. Kelantan Darul Naim is a world of gracious beauty, retaining an old-world charm that few can resist. Come, let her natural attributes work their magic on you !

Kelantan History:

Kelantan's history dates to between 8000-3000 B.C. Kelantan boasts of a historical kelantan flagpast that date as far back as prehistoric times. During the early Chinese era, Kelantan was influenced by the Indianized Funan Kingdom of the Mekong River. In fact, farming methods used in Kelantan are based on Funan practices. Even the wayang kulit (shadow puppet show), a popular form of entertainment, and weaving methods are thought to have come from Funan. Kelantan has gone on to become vassals for the Sumatran Sriwijaya Empire and the Siamese. In the 15th Century, it came under the Melaka Sultanate. It was further ruled by the sultanates of Johor and Terengganu. By the 1820s, Kelantan was one of the most prosperous states in the Peninsula as there were unlimited development. Kelantan also retained strong ties with Siam throughout the 19th Century before control was passed on to the British after the signing of the Anglo-Siamese Treaty in 1909. By 1948, Kelantan had become part of the Federation of Malaya which gained independence on 31st August 1957...

Kelantan Fact Files:

Area

14,922 sq.km
Capital

Kota Bahru

Official name

Kelantan Darul Naim

Head of State

HRH Tuanku Ismail Petra Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Yahya Petra 

Population

1.4 Million(approx)

Language

Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken and understood. Other languages spoken in the state include Cantonese, Mandarin and Tamil.
Chief Minister Tuan Guru Dato’ Haji Nik Aziz Nik Mat.

Religion

The official religion is Islam. Other main religions are Malays, Chinese, Indians and Siamese .
Economy agriculture, paddy, rubber, tobacco, fishing and manufacturing.

Currency

Ringgit Malaysia (MYR)
Geographical Location
Kelantan covers a land area of about 14,922 sq.km  northeast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the South China Sea. Malaysia covers about 336,700 sq. km. comprising the peninsular and Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Kota Bharu, the state capital is a rapid growing town being the focal point for Kelantan’s administration and business activities.
Climate
Kelantan enjoys a pleasant tropical climate. It is almost summer all year round with refreshing intermittent rain. Longer and heavier rainfall is charted in November, December and January. Daily temperature ranges from 21° C  to 32 °C

Kelantan Culture :

Kelantan is primarily a Malay state, which has a population of about 1.4 million, and around 7% of the population is of Thai, Indian and Chinese ancestry.  The people of Kelantan have carefully preserved their customs, traditions and craft skills over time.

Renowned for their warmth and hospitality, Kelantanese display an old world charm that captivates visitors. It is however a strictly an Islamic state and visitor are advise to dress conservatively to avoid offending the local sensitivities.

Kelantan is hailed as the ckelantan cultureultural haven of Malaysia. It is here, at the Cultural Centre or Gelanggang Seni that you can witness Kelantan's rich culture heritage. All traditional arts of Kelantan can be seen here: kite-flying, rebana (giant drums), silat (martial arts), giant top spinning, wayang kulit (shadow play) and much more.

The cultural centre is open three times a week from March to October each year. Performance times are 3.30pm to 5.50pm on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and 9.00pm to midnight on Wednesday and Saturday. More Info

Kelantan Access :

By Road – There is an excellent network of roads linking major towns in Peninsula Malaysia to Kelantan. From Kuala Lumpur, the overland route takes one eastward along the Karak highway to Kuantan in Pahang (a journey about 3and a half hours) and northwards to Kota Bharu (about 5 hrs). An inland route  to Kota Bharu turns off the Karak Highway at Bentong and proceeds northwards to Raub and then to Gua Musang, before reaching Kota Bharu. Another alternative route exits the Karak highway at Temerloh and passes through Jerantut, Benta and Gua Musang en-route to Kota Bharu.There are regular air-conditioned busses operating from K. Lumpur and major towns to Kota Bharu.

By Rail - Train services from Kuala Lumpur to Kelantan terminate at Wakaf Bharu and Tumpat. From these two points, one can get to Kota Bharu either by taxi or bus. Stop over points en-route include Gua Musang, Kulal Krai, Tanah Merah and  Pasir Mas.
 
By Air - MAS operates daily flights to Kota Bharu from K. Lumpur and Penang.

Kelantan Getting Around : kelantan gettingaround

Kelantan 's public transport system is efficient and moving around by taxis, buses may be a fun and inexpensive way of catching the sights.

By Taxis
Taxi services are available on a basis of four passengers to a taxi. Time of departure will depend on its full loads.

Daily Taxi Service Rates :
DESTINATION
RATE (Per Person)
Kota Bharu - Kuala Terengganu
RM12 - RM15
Kota Bharu - Gua Musang
RM12 - RM15
Kota Bharu - Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur, Butterworth, Penang, Ipoh.
RM25 - RM40
(According to the distance travelled)
Airport
RM10

By Bus
Air-conditioned bus services are available from Kota Bharu to various major towns within Peninsular Malaysia and up to Singapore at reasonable rates.

Kelantan Shopping :

kelantan centralmarketKota Bahru is the State capital of Kelantan. The local point of the towns activities is the Kota Bharu market. One can choose to shop either at the bazaar and the new Central Market or the shopping complexes. Kelantan offers a fascinating variety of local handicrafts. This is supplemented by merchandise from Thailand which is available at the Malaysian border towns of Rantau Panjang and Pengkalan Kubur. In the shops, richly coloured silks are displayed alongside batik scarves, prints and songket textiles.

New Central Market :
In the mornings, the pulse of Kota Bharu is the Central Market (renamed the siti Khadijah Market). The majority of the traders here are woman and the profusion of colours, aromatic and sounds bear testimony to the variety of goods on sale. Fruits and vegetables of all colours, shapes and sizes are everywhere while cakes, spices, sweetmeats, preserved foods, pickles and dried seafood flood the senses with their scent.

Bazaar Buluh Kubu(Bamboo Fort Bazaar) :kelantan bamboofortbazaar
This three-storey shopping complex is stocked with just about everything imaginable and at bargain prices as well. The sheer variety of locally made souvenirs, knick-knacks, batik, gold and silver songket, fine silverware and imported Thai goods leave you in awe. A wide choice of clothes, T-shirts, sarongs and hats are also offered at reasonable prices. Don't leave Kelantan without visiting this place ! Go there in the morning because by lunchtime the activities would have slowed down.

JalanTemenggong :
Virtually the whole street is lined with craft shops selling gold and silver jewellery, textiles, brass ware and wood carvings. Be prepared to bargain and search for the best deal.

Kelantan Attraction :

Cultural Zone : Beaches : Water Falls:

Food In Kelantan :

Kelantan boasts its own unique cuisine with many popular dishes such as Ayam Percik, Nasi Kerabu, and Nasi Dagang being indigenous to thevv area.

kelantan ayampercikAyam Percik - A favourite with locals and visitors alike, this barbecued chicken is marinated with a rich, spicy coconut gravy.

kelantan nasikerabuNasi Kerabu - A rice-based dish served with coconut milk, flaked fish, dessicated coconut and a variety of herbs, spices and sauces

kelantan nasidagangNasi Dagang - A type of rice with a brownish tinge steamed with coconut milk and erved with a rich spicy fish gravy.

Food stalls and restaurant abound in Kota Bharu and other larger towns, and hawkers selling snacks can be found along every road. Kota Bharu's Chinatown, located at the junction of Jalan Padang Garang and Jalan Pengkalan Chepa has fine traditional Chinese noodle dishes, among others.

Outdoor dining at food stalls is something not to be missed in Malaysia, and visitors to Kota Bharu must try the food stalls at Padang Bas in the town centre, which serves traditional fare from 6pm to midnight.

Events In Kelantan :


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4 February 2003
Le Tour De Langkawi

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan
Tanah Merah & Kota Bharu
14 Februay 2003

Berkorban Ceremony
(Aidil Adha Open House)



Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Kota Bharu

21 February 2003

Chinese New Year

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Gua Musang

1 March 2003

Harga Patut Sale Promotion

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Kota Bharu

1 - 20 March 2003

Mega Sale Carnival

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Kota Bharu

1 March - 31 December 2003

Bundle Sale Bazaar

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Stadium Sultan Muhammad Ke IV, Kota Bharu

27 - 30 March 2003

Kelantan Handy Craft Sale And Exhibition

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Kampung Kraftangan, Kota Bharu

27 March - 7 April 2003

The Sultan Of Kelantan Birthday Celebration

Kelantan State Government

Kota Bharu and 10 Districts

3 - 10 April 2003

Kelantan Flora Fest

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Taman Orkid Tengku Anis, Pengkalan Chepa

5 April 2003

Merbok International Kelantan Competition

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Pasir Pekan & Tumpat

8 - 9 April 2003


Kelantan International Go - Cart Competition

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan - Kelantan State Government

Gunong Bachok

4,5,6 April 2003

Kelantan Open International Sepak Takraw Tournament

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Kota Bharu

1 - 3 May 2003

Kelantan 2003 Water Festival

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Tok Bali, Pasir Puteh 

31 May - 2 June 2003

Kelantan Dikir Laba Cultural Competition

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Pasir Mas


June 2003


Mesra Kelantan Campaign (ABE)


Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan


Padang Perdana,
Kota Bharu


10 - 16 June 2003


Dikir Barat Competition


Tourist Information Centre


Kota Bharu


5 July 2003


Orang Asli Open House


Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan


Sungai Rual, Jeli



25 & 26 July 2003


Citrawarna Cooking And Fruits Of Kelantan (Traditional Cake)


Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan



Kota Bharu


 2 - 31 August 2003


Mega Sale Carnival


Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan


Rantau Panjang


17 August 2003


Bulan Kemerdekaan Launching Ceremony


Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan


Kota Bharu



23 - 24 August 2003


Cup Prix / Cup Cross Competition


Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan - Kerajaan Negeri



Kota Bharu


23 August 2003


Loy Katong Fest (Siamese Ethnic)


Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan


Pengkalan Kubor


29 August 2003


Solat Hajat And Khutbah Khas Kemerdekaan


Kelantan State Goverment


All Of Kelantan


30 August 2003


Jalur Gemilang Parade


Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan


All Of Kelantan


30 August 2003


Ambang Merdeka Celebration


Kelantan State Government


Kota Bharu and 10 Districts


31 August 2003

Merdeka Parade

Kelantan State Government

Kota Bharu

10 - 16 September 2003

Kelantan Heritage Carnival

Tourist Information Centre

Kota Bharu

10 - 16 September 2003

IKS Expo (Kelantan 2003)

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Pasir Mas

16 September 2003

Closing Ceremony Of Bulan Kemerdekaan

Kelantan State Government

Kota Bharu

27 - 30 September 2003

Kelantan International Ethnic Culture Festival

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Kota Bharu

September 2003

National Travelmart

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Dewan Badminton, MPKB Kota Bharu

18 October 2003

Month Of International Art Closing Ceremony

KKKPM

Kota Bharu

25 October 2003

Deepavali Open House

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Kuala Krai

25 October - 25 November 2003

Kelantan Ramadhan Bazaar

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Kota Bharu and 10 Districts

15 - 28 November 2003


Mega Sale Carnival

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Pengkalan Kubor

13 December 2003

Aidil Fitri Open House (Balik Kampung Festival)

Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan

Kota Bharu

Map Of Kelantan :