Limestone Caves - Hindu Temple - Rock Climbing - Skyline View of City!!
After an ordeal of climbing 250+ steps, you will get to witness the magnificent insides of 400 Million years old Limestone caves.
Listed as one among the most amazing Hindu temples in the world, Batu Caves is situated about 13km from the city of Kuala Lumpur, in Gombak district, Selangor, Malaysia. It is famous for the world’s tallest statue (approx. 140ft) of Hindu Lord Murugan.
The temple complex consists of three main caves known as the Valluvar Kottam, Art Gallery Caves and the Ramayana Cave and a few smaller ones. The biggest, referred to as Cathedral or Temple Cave, has a very high ceiling and features ornate Hindu shrines. Paintings and stories of Lord Rama can be seen in the Ramayana Cave.
A massive 50ft tall idol of Lord Hanuman is situated at the entrance to the cave. The Dark Cave is seen below the Temple Cave. Cave formations and various species of fauna are flourished in this cave. Trips are arranged through Malaysian Nature Society. Monkeys, bats and pigeons frolic around.
The temple is the focal point of an annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam in Malaysia.
Batu Caves is also referred to as the 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Muruga (Subramanya) and takes its name from the Batu River which flows past the hill.
The stunning skyline of the city center view is breathtaking from the top of the 272-step staircase.
If you are an adventure enthusiast, then give rock climbing a definite-try!
Accessibility:Batu Caves is
accessible by KTM Komuter, Monorail, Bus, Car or Taxi.
It is a must-visit on
your next trip to Malaysia!!
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