Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia - Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a tourist attraction in the state of Selangor, Malaysia, located about 13 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur. It is a limestone hill comprising a series of caves and temples, with its name 'Batu' derived from the Sungai Batu (Batu River) which flows past the hill. Additionally, Batu Caves is also the name of the local village, also known as Batu Gajah.
Inside the Batu Caves, there are numerous painted statues and limestone caverns, and the caves are also home to monkeys and bats. In 1892, Hindu devotees began celebrating the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves, which has since evolved into a grand traditional cultural festival. In 2007, the National Heritage Department designated the Sri Subramaniar Temple as a national cultural heritage, and in 2012, the main staircase leading to Batu Caves and the area where the Thaipusam festival is celebrated were also included in the national heritage zone.
Batu Caves is the limestone outcropping which has a Hindu Temple, situated in Gombak, Selangor.There has a gigantic colossal gold-painted statue of Murugan, made from reinforced concrete and 140 feet (42.7 metres) in height, stands near the base of a flight of 272 colourful steps. There have numerous of pigeons and monkeys around.
Half an hour drive from Petronas Towers is this amazing place. Take stairs to go up and there is cave inside of hill. Another stairs bring you to one more cave without roof.
Amazing Views at Batu CavesIt is the highest stairs I climbed. The 272 steps really makes you sweat and breathless. Stopping every 20 stepsis a must for me😁. But its all worth it upstairs. It is really amazing. A must visit place.
The famous Batu Caves are a must visit in Malaysia. The statue, colorful stairs, the caves, temples all make the place look attractive
Batu Caves is conveniently located near Kuala Lumpur, about 20 min drive from city centre. very beautiful rainbow stairs, and magnificent golden statue.