Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Batu Caves are indeed a wonder. Colorful stairs etched into the limestone hill lead to caves with active temples and colorful art. It is an incredibly popular Hindu shrine to the Lord Muruga, boasting the largest statue of the deity outside the temple, and is the site of the Tamil festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. Many pilgrim here to pay respects and worship, though all are welcome to climb the stairs and be in wonder of this architectural feat. The caves are said to date back 400 million years and there is evidence that the caves were once home to indigenous tribes. Monkeys currently reside in the caves and should be treated with caution as they are prone to attack when provoked and can carry diseases. There are spots to rock climb for those who are seeking more adventure.

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Travel
Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
Coordinates: 3.2379° N, 101.6840° E

Cost & Admission
Free for main temple cave; additional costs for Dark Cave or Art Gallery Cave.
*We only went to the main temple cave.
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Food
Food nearby; monkeys are free roaming so beware of food articles.

Activities
Exploring a site, climbing stairs, religious reasons.

Tips
Please be respectful as this is an active religious site. Dress appropriately and no inappropriate behavior. Do beware of monkeys as they are free to roam and may attack if provoked or may steal your loose items. Use bug spray as I had the worst and itchiest bites from mosquitos I’ve ever had in my life.