When people say it's all about the journey and not the destination, they haven't been to Damai Puri Resort & Spa. The moment you arrive at our resort, you'll forget the trip you took to get here. Exhaustion gives way to blissful, holistic treatments at our Spa Village, then frees the mind to enjoy escapades by the pool or at the beachfront. Lack of sleep turns to peaceful slumber inside our luxurious bedrooms, and empty stomachs get filled with sumptuous food from the restaurant. Whatever the reason for your vacation, our resort envelops you in exceptional services and pleasures on the pristine shores of Damai Beach in Sarawak, eastern Malaysia.
The limestone hills surrounding Kuching offer a fine selection of caves, and among them is the "Fairy" Cave, located about 8km South of the town of Bau, in the Kuching division, and about 40km from the city of Kuching itself. Bau is a gold mining town and lies about a one hour drive from Kuching. Fairy Cave has interesting rock formations, some resembling figures and animals. The cave has long been frequented by the Chinese living in the area, who come to pray at the cave formations, and who believe these formations are representations of "spirit beings", and thus gave the cave its name. Many shrines and altars are to be found in the cave.
Just a few minutes drive away is "Cave Of The Wind", a very popular local tourist destination. The cave derived its name from the drafut of air, which passes through the passage leading to the Sungai Sarawak Kanan, on which it is situated. The most popular attraction is the Western entrance of the cave, which has a small beach adjacent to the Sarawak River. Explore the cave with your guide on the boardwalk and experience the thrill of walking in the dark. After visiting the cave you can take a cooling swim in the river and relax.
Just a few minutes drive away is "Cave Of The Wind", a very popular local tourist destination. The cave derived its name from the drafut of air, which passes through the passage leading to the Sungai Sarawak Kanan, on which it is situated. The most popular attraction is the Western entrance of the cave, which has a small beach adjacent to the Sarawak River. Explore the cave with your guide on the boardwalk and experience the thrill of walking in the dark. After visiting the cave you can take a cooling swim in the river and relax.
The oldest national park in Sarawak was founded in 1957, covers an area of 27 square miles located about 37km from Kuching.
Bako national park famous as the most easily accessible in Sarawak to observe the Dutch Monkey or 'Proboscis Monkey'.
This national park is famous for its extraordinary natural scenery, habitats, plants and wildlife.
The main attraction here is teluknya sheltered and rocky headlands with magnificent steep cliffs facing the South China Sea.
Sea waves, salt water and wind have carved arches and columns at the base of the cliffs, some spiked sea surface like a dragon head. Formation sandstone on the banks appear pink with iron.
Further inland, waterfalls flow into the freshwater pools in a tranquil jungle environment.
BATANG AI
BATANG AI
Batang Ai means "main river". The river has been dammed to form the site of one of the largest hydroelectric schemes in the region. A huge manmade reservoir provides a magnificent backdrop to some breathtaking scenery. Beyond the lake, visitors can see wonderful dipterocarp forests with drooping trees overhanging the river. In this area the primary means of transport is by boat on the rivers. Batang Ai National Park is boat trip away, and has a huge variety of wildlife and flora to amaze the visitor. The trip to the park takes you up river past tiny villages and fish farms. A short hike through areas of the park will provide an insight into the flora and fauna of the region. The park is home to wild Orang-utans and many other protected wildlife such as the hornbills and gibbons.
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