Bunting Island

Bunting Island

Bunting Island or Pulau Bunting is better known as Pulau Dayang Bunting. It is the second largest island within the Langkawi archipelago. It is located an estimated distance of 17.6 km from Kuah. It is situated just next to Pulau Tuba (Tuba Island). Translating its name to English, it brings the meaning of 'Island of the Pregnant Maiden'.

On the island, the panoramic view is so beautiful that it is capable in mesmerizing the tourists and locals. There are uncountable mangrove swamps around the island. There are multiple species of birds and insects to be seen and found on the island. Over 90 species of birds are stated to be seen around including hornbill, woodpecker and kingfisher, just to name a few.

Other than the island itself it is too famous for its lake, with the name of Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden). The lake is located right in the centre of the island and this is the main attraction of the whole Bunting Island. The lake is believed that woman who is not capable in conceiving can be then blessed with a child if she drank the water from the lake.

This belief is too tried out by some locals and it actually works. You can swim around in the lake and also dip your feet into the mini pond around to feed the catfishes who feed on your dead skin. There is a nearby attraction which is the Pulau Bunting Bridge. The bridge connects Bunting Island to the mainland Kedah. The arch cable bridge's design is what attracts the tourist.
 

Getting There

For those looking to fly with a budget airline from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, there are daily flights provided by budget airlines like AirAsia, MYAirline and Batik Air Malaysia. There are daily direct flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Langkawi operated by Scoot.

There are also full-fledged airlines operating daily direct flights to Langkawi, such as Malaysia Airlines.

Taxi and shuttle services are available at your convenience from respective hotels. Car and motorcycle rentals are recommended for those possessing a valid license. Cars and motorcycles for rent are mostly available at the airport and hotels, all at reasonable and affordable prices.

Once you stepped foot in Langkawi, you can hire a boat from one of the many boat operations to get to Bunting Island. The ride will take a short 15 minutes.