Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur

Batu Caves situated about 10km from Kuala lumpur, Batu Caves is a limestone hill, believed to be around 400 million years ago, originally been use by local people as a transit shelter when they went out hunting from surrounding area. Founded in 1878 by American Naturalist William Hornaday.

Batu Caves is said to have been discovered by K.Thamboosamy Pillai, an Indian trader in the 1800, later in 1891 Pillai, install the Murti of Sri Subramania Swamy. Since 1892, the Thaipusam festival has been celebrated here. The cave is one of the most popular Hindu Shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Muruga, its attract more than 1.5 million pilgrim during Thaipusam festival annually. (Late January/early February)

Rising almost 100 meter above the ground, Batu Caves actually consists of three main caves and few smaller ones. The biggest, referred to as Cathedral Cave or Temple Cave, has a 100m high ceiling, to reach it visitor have to climb a steep flight of 272 steps.

Standing at 49.5 meter or 130 feet the highest Lord Muruga statue in the world will greet you before you start climbing the caves. Cost of the build about RM2.5 million, its took about 2 years to completed, 50 skills sculpture from India and 600 litre gold paint imported from Thailand.

Opening Hours

Temple Caves open daily from 800pm - 900pm

Best time to visit 800am - 1230am, 400pm - 600pm

Entrance Ticket

Free (Car park RM2.00)

Getting There

• Taxi – expected fare RM 20 – RM 30 from Kuala Lumpur (one way), from batu Caves to Kuala Lumpur downtown RM30 - RM40, most of taxi driver refuse to use meter.
  
• Bus – rapid kl Bus No U3 from Central Market, fare RM3.00 (not recommended)

Things To Do At Batu Caves

1. Climb 272 steps
2. Take a photos with the Monkey