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Batu Caves

Batu Caves Sri Subramaniam Temple, Kuala Lumpur 68100, Malaysia
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Ranked #18 of 104 attractions in Kuala Lumpur
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Type: Caverns/ Caves, Religious Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: These impressive limestone caves are also used for Hindu festivals and pilgrimages.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We had the Batu Caves on our list while visiting KL. We were told it was about 1.5 hour drive, we really got there in about 45 mins from KL. When you get there, tons of little shops, selling everything from mini statues to water, food etc. climbing up the 72 steps was a bit challenging if you are not... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I have been visiting the Batu Caves. The cave it self is amasing and very beautiful to see. Everything around is becoming a big toerstic attraction, like selling food to feed the monkeys. The spirit of believe and faith is dissapeared because of that at least for .

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

It not a whole day trip , but it would be an amazing thing to start your day with. Its about 15 min from kuala ( 20 RM) with no fees to enter , you will find your self in front an amazing view of a green mountain and a golden boza with a 270 staers to climb , lots... More

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atherton, Manchester
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

impressive entrance to the caves, with huge gold monument , one step set of steep steeps to get to the top .... plenty of people panting like fat Labradors on the way up !!! the caves dip and raise inside until you get to the final segment which is opened to the sky. impressive caves with loads of cheeky monkeys... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

When I arrived at Batu Caves I was taken aback by the huge golden statue outside the caves, making a good Malaysian photo. Climbing the billion steps to the caves was hard, but then I'm not that fit!! But the monkeys running about broke up the stepping, and going into the caves at the top made it worthwhile. Batu Caves... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

We ended up getting a monorail to KL SENTRAL and then the KTM train to the final stop (Batu Caves). Costs 4myr each way and takes about one hour. Caves themselves are an interesting enough site. Watch out for the monkeys - I had a stand off with one particular fellow trying to take my sunglasses. I thought I had... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I should have expected an animal park more than a Hindu shrine. The place is crawling with monkeys, pigeons, roosters, and bats. It's actually a little creepy -- not to mention that the zoo-like smells slightly undercut the spiritual experience of visiting a temple.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Be sure to know that there is 272 steps to the caves !!!! A nice day and outing to go to the caves just take care and do not trust the monkeys

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Awesome place to visit. The temple was fantastic as view was elegant. Batu cave in it is a beauty of nature. Love the statue of Murugesa swamy.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

This is a lot of effort o limb 272 steps with aggressive monkeys all the way up and own to see a disappointing cave at the top. The Hindu statue is amazing to see but that's about it. I expected more, it's not bad, just average

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