Batu Caves
Batu Caves
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These impressive limestone caves are also used for Hindu festivals and pilgrimages.
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Babyalmie
Dorset, UK755 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
These caves are quite stunning, with an enormous gold statue at the entrance, the Instagram-worthy coloured steps and the temples themselves - both inside and outside the cave.
Thus should be a 5 blob marking given the nature of the site but it really is very dirty with rubbish everywhere. It feels very disrespectful given the importance of the temple and it’s current state really lets it down.
However I would still recommend coming here - it’s cheap from central KL by Grab (about MR40) or there is a Komuter train which runs from KL Sentral right to the entrance of the complex.
Thus should be a 5 blob marking given the nature of the site but it really is very dirty with rubbish everywhere. It feels very disrespectful given the importance of the temple and it’s current state really lets it down.
However I would still recommend coming here - it’s cheap from central KL by Grab (about MR40) or there is a Komuter train which runs from KL Sentral right to the entrance of the complex.
Written June 26, 2022
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Sa J
5 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
It was an amazing place to visit and learn about Hindu religion. The shrines are super colorful and perfect for taking pictures. If you are interested in getting inside the shrines you must take off your shoes, so be prepared. There are also so many monkeys and chickens around! The main cave was free of charge but the surrounding caves including villa cave and the cave including art works about Rama would cost you a bit. arriving there early goes a long way! as the day continues, it gets much more crowded. Totally worth the experience.
Written March 8, 2023
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sathish kumar g
Los Angeles, CA109 contributions
Jan 2023
I didn't take any tours. I visited Batu caves on my own. Batu caves is easily reachable from the Kuala Lumpur city center by metro train or taking a cab (Grab, etc ). At the time of my visit, the metro station didn't accept credit cards but luckily I had local money to pay for my ticket.
Go early!! It gets very crowded, especially during holidays, festivals and weekends. From the metro station, the Batu caves and Murugan temple are just a couple of minutes by walk. There are quite a few restaurants right by the entrance to the temples. Most of these restaurants serve Indian food with some Malay food options. It's better if you carry local money to pay, probably they won't accept credit cards.
There are no tickets to visit the temple or caves. You can purchase tickets if you want to do special prayers.
There are monkeys playing on the steps up to the cave so just be vigilant and cautious as they are wild animals after all!
If you plan to pray or visit the temple, and not just the caves, then please check the temple hours before you go. Remember the temple opening and closing hours don't affect your visit to the caves which are open generally from 7 am to 9 pm.
If you are in Kuala Lumpur and have at least half a day then definitely visit this gorgeous place.
Go early!! It gets very crowded, especially during holidays, festivals and weekends. From the metro station, the Batu caves and Murugan temple are just a couple of minutes by walk. There are quite a few restaurants right by the entrance to the temples. Most of these restaurants serve Indian food with some Malay food options. It's better if you carry local money to pay, probably they won't accept credit cards.
There are no tickets to visit the temple or caves. You can purchase tickets if you want to do special prayers.
There are monkeys playing on the steps up to the cave so just be vigilant and cautious as they are wild animals after all!
If you plan to pray or visit the temple, and not just the caves, then please check the temple hours before you go. Remember the temple opening and closing hours don't affect your visit to the caves which are open generally from 7 am to 9 pm.
If you are in Kuala Lumpur and have at least half a day then definitely visit this gorgeous place.
Written January 12, 2023
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oshooshoosho
Bournemouth, UK161 contributions
Feb 2023
Try to avoid visiting during religious festivals because there are no restrictions on the number of visitors and the very large number of people restrict your ability to move about.Also there is no parking so visitors and tour companies have to park on the roadside which can be some distant from the entrance so you may have to walk along unmade paths.
Entry is free so it might be worthwhile arranging your own transport rather than going on an organised tour. Cunard charge $75pp, do not include a knowledgeable guide but do include a trip to a pewter factory.
If you want to visit the Hindu Temple then you will have to remove your shoes and as the ground is permanently wet it would be advisable to take a towel.
Entry is free so it might be worthwhile arranging your own transport rather than going on an organised tour. Cunard charge $75pp, do not include a knowledgeable guide but do include a trip to a pewter factory.
If you want to visit the Hindu Temple then you will have to remove your shoes and as the ground is permanently wet it would be advisable to take a towel.
Written March 4, 2023
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Mark J
Adelaide, Australia948 contributions
Aug 2022
I would highly recommend a visit to Batu Caves. It's about 30min train ride from Sentral Train station and costs about $4 return. The attraction is straight opposite the train station when you arrive. There are approximately 300 steps to the top but its fairly simple to do and most people take only 10 min to get to the top. Although they say dress in long sleeves and trousers - there were plenty of visitors in shorts and tee shirts. The attraction is free to enter.
Written September 6, 2022
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Monty S
Toronto, Canada401 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
This is an easy sight to do on your own.
Transportation is simple. Get on the right train line (ask the security or information staff at central train station) and take it to the end. You will just follow the crowd to the market, temples, and caves.
Climb the million steep, brightly colored, stairs to the top, and go into the caves. If you do not want to do this, there are some elaborately decorated caves at ground level for a small fee. On-line, you can find tonnes of information, so the need for a guide is a personal decision.
The street food was good. You will get better prices farther away from the gate and in the areas that are jammed with vendors.
Transportation is simple. Get on the right train line (ask the security or information staff at central train station) and take it to the end. You will just follow the crowd to the market, temples, and caves.
Climb the million steep, brightly colored, stairs to the top, and go into the caves. If you do not want to do this, there are some elaborately decorated caves at ground level for a small fee. On-line, you can find tonnes of information, so the need for a guide is a personal decision.
The street food was good. You will get better prices farther away from the gate and in the areas that are jammed with vendors.
Written March 27, 2023
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Toru O
Setagaya, Japan1,966 contributions
Feb 2023
I went there during Thaipussam but it wasn't so crowded. The cave is impressive with a long set of stairs to climb. Best to go early in the day to avoid the heat. But once you reach the top, you get a rewarding panoramic view of the surrounding areas that is so breathtaking. Advance further into the cave and you will reach a sanctuary with monkeys and chicken. Just watch out for wild pickpockets that will go after your food or anything sticking out of your pockets.
To get there: get off at Batu Caves station on the KTM Komuter line. The train operates at an interval of over 1 hour at certain times of the day so check the timetable in advance!
To get there: get off at Batu Caves station on the KTM Komuter line. The train operates at an interval of over 1 hour at certain times of the day so check the timetable in advance!
Written February 14, 2023
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Rajnikant P
Santa Rosa, CA5 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We took a tour of the famous Batu Caves; we had the best experience with our cordial, pleasant and knowledgeable guide McPhall who went beyond the call of duty to make this a memorable experience for all of us. His English is impeccable and he always added other important details that enhanced our enjoyment. He was very flexible and allowed us sufficient time at each excursion. We would highly recommend McPhall and you won’t go wrong with him as your tour guide extraordinaire.
Written December 17, 2022
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Alex H
Port St. Mary, UK1,153 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Visited here without tour guide (definitely don’t need one) and entry is free. Watch out for the monkeys as, as per usual with macaques, they want food and what’s in your plastic bags, so pack appropriately. The caves themselves are really beautiful but they’ve been ruined a bit by the souvenir shops and the ridiculous amount of rubbish which is laid around. The trash is in plain sight for everyone to see, and there’s also things like spare building materials, old pipes and wheelie bins. The temple inside you need to pay for if you want to get involved, but if you’re just a tourist then I’d say don’t do this, and just observe the locals. All in all, I’d say see this place for yourself but don’t expect much.
Written May 20, 2023
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Naomi
8 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Batu caves is absolutely incredible, loved it. Until I went to the Art gallery (5RPM), where a tiny zoo exists with animals in cages (rabbits, lizards, dogs, birds). Was terrified seeing the living conditions of these animals (so dirty, they look sick, there was even a dead rabbit in the cage). Asked a local selling the tickets why they had this little zoo, he said it made the tourists happy. I cannot see how that is possible.
If anyone has the power to change this, please do this, for the sake of the animals & this sacred place.
It’s aswell quite concerning to see that it’s allowed to give food to the animals (monkeys, fish & birds) (they even sell food that you can give the animals) as it’s changing their natural behaviours & it’s very unhealthy.
If anyone has the power to change this, please do this, for the sake of the animals & this sacred place.
It’s aswell quite concerning to see that it’s allowed to give food to the animals (monkeys, fish & birds) (they even sell food that you can give the animals) as it’s changing their natural behaviours & it’s very unhealthy.
Written November 14, 2022
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Rafika M
Paris, France67 contributions
Faut-il prévoir des vêtements longs ou de un châle pour couvrir les épaules ?
Ming J
Subang Jaya, Malaysia2 contributions
Is Batu cave open now?
ITomm
Edithvale, Australia75 contributions
Are the Batu Caves Open? This is a question that asks many more questions - such as what Country are you entering Malaysia from and when? Best check with the Government Tourism Bureau - search the internet for VisitKL for latest information.
Is there facilities to put mottai in battu caves
Kauailover21
Nagoya, Japan160 contributions
What’s mottai
Alina
11 contributions
Надо ли прикрывать плечи и колени? Если да, то на выходе выдают накидки ?
annettekiss
Moscow, Russia1,174 contributions
Колени да, в прокат дают саронги за деньги. В футболке меня пустили. Возможно, что а майках нет.
iman v
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
For going down from batu cave. Is there another way except stairs? Bcz of my knee problem, i can go up but not go down
tknight272010
Singapore, Singapore24 contributions
I unfortunately did not see any alternatives I am afraid.
Thami Ortiz
Itatiba, SP73 contributions
Is there parking near Batu Caves?
elaineT557
Birmingham, UK124 contributions
Yes plenty of parking at the caves
ricmarknic
Leeds, UK220 contributions
Hi there
Do men have to cover up their knees as well ?
Thanks
Osama A
Basrah, Iraq527 contributions
No. Only for ladies
rvndr51
41 contributions
How far the Batu caves from Bukit Bintang? How should we reach there?
Is there any dress code?
Dug B
Port Macquarie, Australia80 contributions
No dress code but the ladies should keep their knees covered but you can hire a sarong at bottom of the stairs. Catch the train for a couple of dollar’s as trains are the best and cheapest way to get about
ikhsan p
Jakarta, Indonesia22 contributions
Hai anyone can you help me?
How many cost to use KMT when all of you going to batu cave from KL Sentral
Im very grateful if you answer this question
Onakatayotayo
Fujisawa, Japan141 contributions
I believe it costs about 2.60RM. But my google said it costs about 15 RM...
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