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Batu Caves: Climb the Stairs, Why Don't You?
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  • By iris_e on June 9, 2005
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    Some people would say it's not worth it to climb up. But I say it's still an experience. Batu Caves from afar is impressive already. When you get there, you'll see a big sign saying "Beware of Monkeys". Fine, there are a lot of monkeys around. But they don't really do much but mind their own business if you don't provoke them (and please don't carry around food that's visible to them- they do get hungry and they probably like human food). What's up there? Ok, so maybe the place needs some improvement. There is vandalism (but not many). Presently, they're constructing a big monument in front of the stairs and some other construction by the caves, so these may be an eyesore. Still, it's worth a visit. Find the old woman in robe with very very long hair sitting by the caves and meditating (or I dunno what she's doing). Take in the view of the altars. Be captivated by the cave walls and stalagmites. It's still an experience. Plus, it's free. A man offers pictures for RM5-10 with his pet Iguana; a photo with the animal and the caves as background isn't bad at all. How I got there: We took a cab from our hotel (MiCasa at Jalan Tun Razak) and the fare's about RM15++. Going back to KL is no problem. Right outside the Batu Cave entrance is a Bus Station. Take Bus No. 69 for RM2.00 per person. The last stop of the bus is at Central Market in KL.

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  • Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur

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    Batu Caves: KL Tour to Batu Caves
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  • Updated By mikp on June 1, 2007
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    This was a tour that included a trip to Royal Selangor Petwer factory & a Bug Factory. A great tour but was disappointed with the Batu Caves. It was only one massive open cave that stunk. However, the views were impressive from the top of the stairs. Stalagmites and stalactites are found in the interior of these massive limestone caves together with the Hindu shrines that honour their deities. The caves were discovered by the American explorer William Hornaby in 1881 but have since become associated with the celebration of Thaipusam, a three-day religious festival during January/February. Temple Cave is the largest cave & can be reached by climbing 272 steps to its entrance. Open daily 9am to 4.30pm A small entrance fee is charged.

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  • Directions: There are regular trains from Kuala Lumpur Station, & buses 11 or 11D leave from Pudu Raya Bus Terminal or if you book this as a tour, a shuttle bus will pick you up form your Hotel.

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    Batu Caves: Batu Caves
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  • By themadbuddha on June 24, 2007
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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 Caves
  • Phone: +60 3 2287 9422
  • Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur

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  • Updated By robertgaz on April 22, 2008
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  • 272 steps... - Kuala Lumpur
    272 steps...
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    The Batu Caves are located about 13km's north of Kuala Lumpur and is a popular Hindu shrine. It is the centre of the annual Thaipusam festival in Malaysia and attracts over 1.5 million pilgrims. To get there you will need to climb a steep flight of 272 concrete steps to a height of more than 100m above the ground.

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  • Phone: +60 3 2287 9422
  • Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur

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  • Updated By dh081 on January 29, 2004
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    Have you ever counted the steps on the way up to the entrance of the Batu Caves? They're numbered- 272 steps.

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  • Phone: +60 3 2287 9422
  • Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur

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    Batu Caves: Holy caves for Hindu
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  • Updated By Hui-Hui on April 2, 2007
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  • many stairs!!! - Kuala Lumpur
    many stairs!!!
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    The hill is in shape of Indian holy elephant. We have to climb many stairs for reaching the caves. There are a lot of colorful statues of Hindu gods and goddess and small temples in the dark caves with mysterious atmosphere. Some monkeys walk and run a lot...and they are feeded too much. Personally the place doesn't attract me too much. It's pretty "strange" and really "too stinky" (smell of animals' ***)!!! P.S. Thinking about the bad air there makes me want to vomit... I promise that I will never go back there. A new experience once was enough.

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  • Phone: +60 3 2287 9422
  • Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur

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  • By mvtouring on July 19, 2004
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    One of the definate must sees in KL is the Batu Caves and the Hindu Temple at the top. First time I saw this was on Discovery Channel when they showed some Hindu festival which really intrigued me. Anne and I decided to go up to the temple, got halfway decided to look back and nearly froze .... when you look at the pic it seems like the stairs are fairly flat, they are not, .... they are as steep as hel! We retracted immediately before one of us was going to go into freeze mode due to the height.

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  • Phone: +60 3 2287 9422
  • Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur

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    Batu Caves: BATU CAVES
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  • Updated By lmkluque on September 28, 2002
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    Unfortunately I was too weak to ascend the stairs the day we visited the Batu Caves, but if you haven't such a problem it's something to see.

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    Batu Caves: Explore Batu Caves
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  • Updated By xuessium on October 7, 2007
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    Climb the 200+ steps into Batu Caves, where in the heart of it all, lies a small Hindu temple. See the many colourful statues of Hindu deities adorning the walls of the caves. Come Thaipusam, a Hindu festival where devotees wear bodygears called Kavadees pierced under their naked skin, the temple becomes an epicentre of Hindu faith, and the caves will be thronged with thousands of worshippers. It would be a sight to behold! (Disclaimer: I have never arrived here by public bus) How to get here by bus: The RapidKL buses do reach Batu Caves. There are a number of services from several points. Attaching the relevant website for folk's reference....if it makes any sense: RapidKL Bus Routes to Batu Caves

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  • Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur. Taxi should cost you between MYR15-20 one way from the City.

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    Batu Caves: Batu Caves. The stairs are...
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  • By asantetravel on September 8, 2002
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    Batu Caves. The stairs are fairly easy to climb but beware of the monkeys running up and down the railings (note: be care with plastic bags, a monkey followed me a little to long as I descended, he thought I had food). The limestone surroundings are hmm… a site. There is no admission fee (which was heaven for me after spending the summer in Kyoto visiting temples with fees that add up very quickly).

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  • Directions: There are many spots to catch the bus (35 min. ride) to Batu Caves. I got on at a bank near the old wet market – Central Market. The bus ride was not very interesting though the people riding the bus
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