Jitra is a town in Kubang Pasu District, Kedah, Malaysia. It is the fourth-largest town in Kedah after Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Kulim. A few famous landmarks in Jitra are Darulaman Park, Jitra Waterfront (behind police quarters), Rocky Dog Park, Lye Huat Garden (Mini Zoo), Cendol Pulut Jo and Bukit Wang, a recreational park. Located approximately 30 kilometres from Thailand border, Jitra becomes one of the many stops for tourists who came from the neighboring country or Malaysian who wanted to visit Thailand. Not far from the town, a project located at Paya Pahlawan was developed in 2003. This project promotes the concept of frozen food industries with Kedah Halal Food Hub (KHFH) as its main distributor. A complex for slaughtering cows was built and it is equipped with slaughter house and cold storage that can store meat up to 1,500 tons at a time. This center can cover up to 30 percent of Malaysia's need for beef, which comes in handy especially during Malaysia's many festivals such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Qurban.
If you are traveling by air, nearest airport is the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (IATA: AOR, ICAO: WMKA) is an airport that serves Alor Setar, a city in the state of Kedah in Malaysia. The airport is in Kepala Batas, about 13 minutes from the Papar.
Accommodations around Jitra are available in abundance, ranging from 5 starts hotel, modest hostels and backpacker inns.
Surrounded by vast paddy fields, Tamteh Homestay offers peaceful and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access in its public areas. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides complimentary parking on site. Featuring a private entrance, chalets come with wooden/carpet flooring, air conditioning, a clothes rack and sofa seating area. Electric kettle and a TV with local channels are also included. The private bathroom has shower facility. At Tamteh Homestay, guests may rent a bicycle/car to explore the area and visit nearby attractions. Fluently-conversed in Malay, Indonesian and English, friendly staff can assist guests with laundry service and shuttle arrangements. Barbecue facilities are available for guests to use. Breakfast can also be provided upon request.
Conveniently located in Jitra, Bustani Hotel is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. Visitors to the hotel can take pleasure in touring the city’s top attractions: Masjid Tanjung Pauh, Masjid Al-Aqla and Hospital Jitra. The facilities and services provided by Bustani Hotel ensure a pleasant stay for guests. This hotel offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest. All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. The hotel offers wonderful recreational facilities such as golf course, massage, tennis courts to make your stay truly.
Experience a memorable stay at Urban Inn Jitra, among 3-stars hotel situated in Jitra. The hotel offers appealing guestrooms inclusive of standard, deluxe room and suites, all equipped with Wi-Fi access. Located close to Jitra town, this hotel provides numbers of guest rooms with a complete range of amenities. Other facilities available at the hotel include; 24 hours reception counter and coffee house.
Total Accommodation | 16 Properties |
Popular Area | Ayer Hitam |
Popular Hotel | Urban Inn Jitra, Big Orange Hotel Jitra |
Popular Landmark | Perpustakaan POLIMAS, Eurotech Manufacturer Sdn. Bhd |