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Batu cave is very impressiv! Not only the 272 steps leading up but the cave itself with the opening to the sky!
The caves are a center for worship of the Hindu god Murugan, youŽll also find a shrine to god Rama and a shrine to Ganesh - the elephant-headed god.
A lot of monkeys live around here, no problem it you donŽt feed and touch them.
Entrance: free, but parking RM 2 Leave a Comment Phone: +60 3 2287 9422Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur
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Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. When the caves were in a pristine state before 1860, several of the 18 cave mouths were used by the indigenous Besisi people (also referred to as Orang Asli) as transit shelters when they went out hunting from their jungle hamlets.
As early as 1860, Chinese settlers began excavating guano for fertilising their vegetable patches. However, they became famous only after the limestone hills were found by American Naturalist, William Hornaday in 1878.
Batu Caves is said to have been discovered by K. Thamboosamy Pillai, an Indian trader, in the 1800s. He was inspired by the 'vel'-shaped entrance of the main cave and was inspired to dedicate a temple to Lord Muruga located within the caves.
In 1891, Pillai, who also founded the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, installed the murti (consecrated statue) of Sri Subramania Swamy in what is today known as the Temple Cave. Since 1892, the Thaipusam festival in the Tamil month of Thai (which falls in late January/early February) has been celebrated there.
Wooden steps up to the Temple Cave were built in 1920. Of the various cave temples that comprise the site, the largest and best known is the Temple or Cathedral Cave, so named because it houses several Hindu shrines beneath its 100 m vaulted ceiling. Leave a Comment Address: Gombak district, Selangor, MalaysiaPhone: +60 3 2287 9422
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 Batu Cave Steps by TattugranLeave a Comment Phone: +60 3 2287 9422Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur
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 The Naughty Monkeys by leanne_pearc
Located in the cave is a religious temple which is used even today.
Beware of the naughty monkey's as they will grab things from you! Below this monkey stole a little boys coke bottle. Leave a Comment Phone: +60 3 2287 9422Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur
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To reach the Batu Caves, which were discovered in 1892, we decided to take the train from KLCC to Terminal Putra (Gombak) and from there take a short taxi ride for 6 ringgits. You can also take public buses from the Central Market area and Jalan Pudu (Chinatown).
At the bottom of the steep steps up to the caves, you will see the giant golden Hindu statue and lots of monkeys to take photos of.
You then begin the climb to the caves up 272 steps. At the top, on the right you can pay to do a tour of one of the caves (we didn't do it) or continue up to see the many stalagtites, Hindu shrines where people make offerings and receive blessings and there is also a gift shop and small cafe where you can drink coconut milk.
Arriving at the bottom of the steps again we decided to see the "Caves Villa" which is a cave that has been brightly painted and is filled with Hindu statues and religious scenes. Outside there are some wild birds to see and a small section of garden. A small entrance fee applies.
Batu Caves open from 7am - 9pm. Free general entry.
Every year in the tenth month of the Hindu calendar (usually the end of Jan.), the caves are busy with 800,000 Hindu worshippers celebrating the Thaipusam Festival where some pierce their skin, mouths , etc., with metal hooks and ask for favours from the Gods. Address: 13 km north of KLPhone: +60 3 2287 9422Directions: Take taxi from Terminal Putra train station or directly from KL or a bus from Central Market or Jalan Pudu.
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Caves... by Nina-MaaritLeave a Comment Address: 13 km to the north from the city centreDirections: The best way to get there is by taxi, but a couple of buses go there also. If you don't have much time to waste, go by taxi and ask the driver to wait while you visit the cave, since it may be difficult to get a taxi back to the city.
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Batu caves is one of Kuala Lumpur's most famous sites. It is home to home to a Hindu temple, that lie 13 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur. People began worshipping here when the mother of Lord Murugan, appeared to a Mr Pillai. The Hindu community rallied together to raise funds to make the cave accessible to all (except wheelchairs!). The statute of Lord Murugan, with his famous sword, is a new addition and towers over the courtyard. Phone: +60 3 2287 9422Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur
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Batu Caves are just outside KL and a taxi will take you here for a few RM (about 15 we paid). It is worth it.
When we were at these caves a giant statue of a Hindhu god was being erected at the front (before the steps). This is likely to be the 1st thing you will see on arrival. The 272 steps come next and can be quite a task if you are unfit like me. I stopped at least twice and was sweating in the scorching sun. You may also be pestered by some pesky monkeys on your way who would sometimes try to steal from you as I saw some poor guy getting his bottle of water pilfered from his hand. Other than that the monkeys will be fairly harmless but annoy them and they may bite.
At the top of the stairs there is a large cave cut into the side of the cliff face where the temple begins. There are a number of Hindu staues etc. in the cave so you can walk about and have a look. At the back of the cave there are more steps leading up to another temple area where you will find a load of monkeys sneaking around the side of the cliffs. Looking up there will be a large gap in the roof where the sun shines through and lights up the caves.
I think there are some other areas to Batu caves but they were closed when we were here due to repairal. There are also some other staues in the grounds at the entrance which maybe worth a photo or 2. Overall we were here for an hour or 2 and was well worth the trip. Leave a Comment Phone: +60 3 2287 9422Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur
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Monday 04/06/07
The Batu caves are a Hindu holy place that encompasses a few smaller Hindu shrines. There's 272 steps numbered all the way to the top. What they don't tell you is that there's more at the top so "272 plus a few more no one mentions" is a bit more accurate. There's a small curio store and a couple of stalls that sells things including a place to buy drinks. Not that many monkeys showed up when we went but apparently the number always changes. We arrived around 10am and it was just after a rainy night so the heat wasn't a killer and the climb up was a lot easier than I expected. The climb down might be a little unnerving for those that get mild vertigo, the stairs are quite steep. Take lots of pictures as there's a lot to see in the cave and out of the cave. The art is just fantastic. There was a little store at the bottom that sells drinks and a man who will crack open a coconut for you if you decide fresh coconut juice is the thing to drink after a long climb. A very worthwhile place to visit Address: Batu CavesPhone: +60 3 2287 9422Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur
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