Tour of Batu Cave
A gigantic cave on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur
On the very northern outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, you will find one of the biggest attractions in all of Malaysia – the gigantic Batu Cave. It is not only the cave itself, but also many Hindu temples including a huge statue of Murugan – the god of war. The entrance to the cave is free and there are a lot of stairs waiting for you, as well as a lot of monkeys trying to grab anything to eat or drink.
Entrance gate to the complex
The cave is located in a huge limestone mountain – Mogot. There are huge parking lots and it's really busy. It is also one of the three most visited places in Kuala Lumpur. There is also a train stop here, for those who want to use public transport.
Temples and Murugán before the entrance
As you enter the pavilion, you will be captivated by the gigantic statue of Murugan and the famous long staircase leading to the entrance of the cave. It is definitely worth visiting the nearby Hindu temples.
In the temple
A number of religious festivals and rituals take place throughout the Batu Caves throughout the year. The most famous of them is Thaipusam
Murugan
Murugan is 43 meters tall, making it one of the tallest statues of this deity.
Staircase with monkeys
Now the most challenging part of the tour awaits you – climbing the stairs to the entrance to the cave. There are a total of 272 stairs. They are currently thinking about building escalators. On the stairs you will meet the most monkeys in the entire pavilion.
View of Kuala Lumpur from the staircase
The staircase also serves as a view of the city in the distance.
In Batu Cave
Finally, you are at the entrance of the cave and you can admire its gigantic size.
Sagging ceiling
In one place, there is a sunken ceiling, so you can see almost to the top of the mountain
Cave temples
There are also several temples and Hindu statues right in the cave
The most beautiful view in the cave
When you reach the very end of the cave and climb one more flight of stairs – you will have the most beautiful view of this massive cavern
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