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Sarawak

Borneo's Wild Heart.

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April – October

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What Sarawak Is Famous For

The experiences, landscapes and moments that define a trip here.

Gunung Mulu National Park

UNESCO World Heritage site with the world's largest cave chambers, stunning karst formations, and ancient rainforest.

Bako National Park

Sarawak's oldest national park, home to proboscis monkeys, bearded pigs, and rare pitcher plants.

Kuching Waterfront

The charming capital with a lively waterfront, Sarawak Museum, and a melting pot of Iban, Malay, and Chinese cultures.

Iban Longhouses

Stay in a traditional Iban longhouse and experience the hospitality and rituals of Borneo's indigenous people.

Adventure

Batang Ai Rainforest

Remote rainforest teeming with wild orangutans, hornbills, and pristine jungle rivers.

Take Home

What to Shop in Sarawak

From artisan workshops to open-air markets — things worth packing an extra bag for.

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Top Attractions in Sarawak

The places everyone tells you to visit — and they're right.

01 · UNESCO

Mulu Caves

02 · Wildlife

Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary

03 · Adventure

Pinnacles Trail, Mulu

Taste & Culture

Food, Rituals & Sarawak's Soul

Eat with your hands. Watch the ceremony. Understand why people keep coming back.

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Sarawak Laksa

Sarawak's most famous dish — a rich coconut milk and tamarind broth with prawns, chicken, and vermicelli.

Kolo Mee

Dry tossed noodles with char siu pork, spring onions, and a light vinegar dressing — a Kuching staple.

Manok Pansoh

Traditional Iban dish of chicken or pork cooked in bamboo with lemongrass and tapioca leaves.

Umai

Sarawak's take on ceviche — raw fish cured with lime juice, shallots, and chilli.

Tebaloi

Crispy sago biscuits — a beloved Melanau snack unique to coastal Sarawak.

Before You Go

Essential Facts

Everything an Indian traveller needs before booking a Sarawak trip.

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Traveller Questions

Sarawak — Frequently Asked Questions

Real questions from Indian travellers, answered by our Sarawak experts.

What is the best time to visit Sarawak?

The best time to visit Sarawak is April – October. The relatively drier stretch of the year for Borneo, giving better conditions for rainforest trekking and river trips to see wildlife.

What time of year should you avoid in Sarawak?

Plan around November – February if you can. This is Sarawak's wettest period — heavy rain can make some rainforest trails muddy or temporarily inaccessible, though Borneo sees rain year-round to some degree.

What is Sarawak known for?

The places most visitors build a Sarawak itinerary around are Mulu Caves, Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary, Pinnacles Trail, Mulu and Gunung Mulu National Park.

What food should you try in Sarawak?

Sarawak Laksa, Kolo Mee, Manok Pansoh and Umai are the dishes worth seeking out in Sarawak. Vegetarian and Jain meal options can be arranged on Trripah itineraries where local cuisine is heavily non-vegetarian.

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