Is Batu Caves worth visiting?

The Batu Caves are definitely worth the visit when travelling to Kuala Lumpur. The rainbow of colours from the Hindu temple mixed with the backdrop of the limestone caves provides a spectacular site to be seen.

How much does it cost to enter Batu Caves? When it comes to the Batu Caves entrance fee, one of the great things is that the main temple complex (where all the photos in this article are from) is free. The Dark Cave environmental tour can only be done with a guide and it costs RM35 (US$7.80) for an adult and RM25 (US$5.60) for a child.

Consequently, What is the best time to visit Batu Caves? Batu Caves opening hours are 6AM to 9PM. The caves are open on all days of the week. Timings of Batu Caves Temple are same as the opening hours of the caves. It is suggested to visit this amazing attraction during morning or evening as the caves can get crowded and hot as the day proceeds.

Can we visit Batu Caves? One of the many reasons the Batu Caves are popular with tourists is that there is no entrance fee for the main temple complex, although it is possible to make a donation. This means that if you stick to the main cave, you only need to worry about the cost of getting there and back.

FAQ

Is there a dress code for Batu Caves?

Batu Caves dress code. Can you wear shorts? The dress code is now strictly enforced. As this is a holy temple site and a place of worship, naturally appropriate dressing and covering of the shoulders and knees is advised.

What can u see in Batu Caves? The top attractions to visit in Batu Caves are:

• Batu Caves.
• Ramayana Cave.
• Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium.
• Sri Venkatachalapathi & Alamelu Temple.
• Cave Villa.

Is Batu Caves open today? Batu Caves is open every day from 7.00am – 9.00pm. One of the best things of Batu Caves is the free entrance for the main temple (Temple Cave/ Cathedral Cave)!

How many stairs are there in Batu Caves? The Batu Caves are located within a high limestone outcropping. A 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 steps.

How long does it take to climb Batu Caves?

There are 272 steps. 15 minutes with dodging all the tourists and monkeys while walking up.

Why is Batu Caves famous? The caves are one of the country’s biggest tourist attractions and are a place of pilgrimage for Tamil Hindus. They are named for the Sungai Batu (Batu River), which flows nearby, and are located 7 miles (13 km) north of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

Who built Batu Caves?

The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Some of the cave entrances were used as shelters by the indigenous Temuan people (a tribe of Orang Asli). As early as 1860, Chinese settlers began excavating guano for fertilising their vegetable patches.

How do you get to Batu Caves? Step-by-step Journey:

1. Get to KL Sentral Railway Station.
2. Buy a ticket to ‘Batu Caves Station’ from the KTM Komuter Line.
3. Look for the Sign ‘Batu Caves’ on the Platform.
4. Batu Caves Station is the 8th Station from KL Sentral Station.
5. Exit Batu Caves Station & find the Lord Murugan Statue.

What time chariot reached Batu Caves?

Nadarajah said the chariot arrived at Batu Caves at around 5am, and will return to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam at 3am Friday (Jan 29), again in accordance with the same conditions.

Is Batu Caves Selangor or Kuala Lumpur?

The town nearby is named after the Batu Caves limestone formation. The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan.
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Who built Murugan statue in Batu Caves? The statue was built by Tamil Malaysians. It took three years to construct, and was unveiled in January 2006 during Thaipusam festival. The managing authority of the temple rests with the Tamil descendants.

Are there monkeys at Batu Caves? Batu Caves, a late 19th-century Hindu temple located in a limestone cave, houses hundreds of macaques. As tourists enter the complex and climb the 272 steps to reach the temple, the monkeys wander around seemingly oblivious to the humans. Some tourists feed them fruit or nuts while others snap photographs.

How old are Batu Caves?

The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Some of the cave entrances were used as shelters by the indigenous Temuan people (a tribe of Orang Asli). As early as 1860, Chinese settlers began excavating guano for fertilising their vegetable patches.

Is Selayang under Gombak? Selayang is a town in Gombak District, Selangor, Malaysia.

Is Batu Caves man made or natural?

Seventeen kilometers from Kuala Lumpur stands a monument that seems to have been built by the gods themselves – the Batu Caves. Both a natural and man-made wonder, this holy monument incorporates both the stunning features of Malaysia’s limestone mountains and religious sculptures of the Hindu faith.

How do you get from Batu Caves to the city Centre? The easiest option is to get to Batu Caves by train. It’s also the most budget-friendly one since the price for a one-way train ticket to Batu Caves is only 2.6 MYR. The trains leave from KL Sentral every half an hour and the ride takes about 26 minutes.

Is Selayang under KL?

Selayang is a town in Gombak District, Selangor, Malaysia. A new township, Bandar Baru Selayang is sited just 2 km away and was named after the town, where Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS, English: Selayang Municipal Council) is located.
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Selayang.

What is the difference between Selangor and Kuala Lumpur? Located in the centre of Selangor state, Kuala Lumpur was a territory of Selangor State Government. In 1974, Kuala Lumpur was split off from Selangor to form the first Federal Territory governed directly by the Malaysian federal government.

Why people go to Batu Caves?

The Batu Caves are a focal point for Hindu Malaysians, particularly during Thaipusam: they house a 113-year-old temple, along with an interesting array of Hindu artwork and shrines. Every year during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, the Batu Caves attract more than a million devotees and spectators.

Who Built Malaysia Murugan temple? Thamboosamy Pillai installed the ‘murti’ or consecrated idol of Sri Subramaniar Swamy (Lord Murugan) in the 400 ft high Temple Cave.

Who is Murugan God?

Murugan, chief deity of the ancient Tamils of South India, son of the warrior goddess Korravai. He was later identified in part with the North Indian war god Skanda. His favourite weapon was the trident or spear, and his banner carried the emblem of a wild fowl.

How many monkeys are in Malaysia? Malaysia has 10 monkey species, divided between langurs and macaques. Proboscis monkeys, the world’s largest monkey, are a langur species endemic to Borneo. Macaque species include the crab-eating macaque and the pig-tailed macaque.

Can macaques swim? Apart from them, macaques, red howler monkeys, proboscis monkeys, squirrel monkeys and spider monkeys are known to swim across open waters. Monkeys can swim because their fingers and toes have been built in such a way that this animal species can be good swimmers.

What are little monkeys called?

List of Smallest Monkeys

• Pygmy Marmoset.
• Roosmalen’s Dwarf Marmoset.
• Silvery Marmoset.
• Common Marmoset.
• Graells’s Tamarin.
• Cotton-top Tamarin.
• Night Monkey.
• Squirrel Monkey.