Batu Caves

You have to be able to climb a million steps, but the Batu caves are some of the most impressive I've seen to date and I've been to many throughout Australia, Vietnam, Canada among others. You have to keep an eye out for the dozens and dozens of monkeys who are notorious for stealing your snacks, water bottles, sun glasses and anything else that might be hanging off your hips, or held in your hands. The folks who care for these sacred areas should be a little more focused on cleaning up the litter however. For a place that is considered "sacred" all the chip bags and empty water bottles that are strewn about (mostly items stolen and abandoned by the monkeys) should really be picked up and thrown out as it really takes away from the "sacred" feeling of the place. Always be mindful of dress codes when visiting temples and other sacred places in KL... at the Batu Caves, a man can go shirtless, but a woman MUST be covered, and if she is deemed "inappropriately dressed" there are people there to sell you a throw, or a wrap around skirt for a small fee. Excellent day adventure for solo travellers, couples and families alike.

The natural wonder of the limestone formations serves as a backdrop to one of the most popular Hindu shrines in the world. Said to be some 400 million years old. Take a walk up the 272 steps.

The 272 steps leading up to Batu Caves make a good exercise for the legs.

Religiously celebrated during the full moon in the tenth month of the Hindu calendar,Catch sights of chariot procession and kavadi bearers at these official locations.Wishing all Happy Thaipusam 2014

This sacred place in Selangor is home to three beautiful limestone caves. Outside is the world's tallest statue of Hindu deity Murugan. Lots of monkeys to be spotted here as well.

The limestone caves or wonderful. It's a must visit place if you are in KL. Although, be cautious with the shops and taxi's here. You will have to negotiate before you buy anything or take a taxi.

We took the Komuter to the batu cave from the closest station we can find after our Genting Highlands trip. We paid 2-4RM each to reach the cave. we just went to the main cave. We arrived there at 530PM....the sun was still up until 730PM. so we enjoyed the overlooking scenery of KL from the top of the cave after climbing 272 steps...bring mosquito repellant lotion because there are a lot of mosquitoes inside.There are pigeons and monkeys on your way to the cave.Very accessible via komuter monorail....

The natural wonder of the limestone formations serves as a backdrop to one of the most popular Hindu shrines in the world. Said to be some 400 million years old. Take a walk up the 272 steps.

Many narrow steps to climb. Very cultural. Worth seeing the monkeys. Hold on to your valuables, the monkeys can be cheeky.