The Penang Hill funicular climbing through the forest

Nature

Penang Hill Funicular & The Habitat

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera), Malaysia

Ride the funicular railway up Penang Hill, then walk The Habitat's rainforest trail to the Curtis Crest treetop walk – the highest point in Penang.

Choose tickets₹2,130 per adult

The Penang Hill funicular climbs 2 km up one of the steepest tracks in the world to a cool hill station 833 metres above George Town, with views over the island and the mainland.

At the top, The Habitat is a 130-million-year-old rainforest with a 1.7 km nature trail, the Langur Way canopy walk and the Curtis Crest Treetop Walk, a 360-degree viewing platform above the trees.

Highlights

Penang Hill funicular railway
The Habitat rainforest trail
Curtis Crest Treetop Walk
Views over George Town
Cool hill-station air

Packages & Prices

Return Funicular + The Habitat

Adult (13 years and above): ₹2,130
Child (4-12 years): ₹1,300

Fast Lane Funicular + The Habitat

Skip the funicular queue – worth it on weekends and holidays.

Adult (13 years and above): ₹3,300
Child (4-12 years): ₹1,890

What's Included

Return funicular ride
The Habitat entry (trail and Curtis Crest)

Not Included

Transfers
Food and drinks
Guided walk at The Habitat (extra)

Timings

Funicular about 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
The Habitat about 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Know Before You Go

Children under 4 ride free.
Funicular queues are long at weekends – choose Fast Lane then.

4 hours Penang Hill Lower Station, Air Itam

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your visit date (full refund to your original payment method). Cancellations within 48 hours, no-shows and late arrivals are non-refundable.

Terms & ConditionsShow

Prices are per ticket in Indian Rupees (INR) and include taxes. You pay the total shown at checkout – there are no hidden booking fees.
Your booking is confirmed once payment succeeds. Your e-ticket or voucher is shared on email and WhatsApp within 24 hours of booking.
Carry your passport: Malaysian attractions charge foreigners a different rate from Malaysians and may check your ID at entry.
Child and senior prices follow the attraction's own age and height rules, checked at entry. If a ticket type doesn't match, the difference may be charged there.
Bookings are valid only for the date on your voucher. To change the date, contact Plantenium before the day – changes depend on availability.
Rides, boats and outdoor tours can close or change for heavy rain, thunderstorms or sea conditions. If the operator cancels, you get a full refund or a new date.

Photos: HundenvonPenang / CC BY-SA 4.0; Renek78 / CC0; Marufish / CC BY-SA 2.0. Photos are illustrative.