Batu Caves

 

These caves 13 km from KL's city center should not be missed. Guarded by the world's largest statue of Hindu God Murugan and a spate of monkeys, they were discovered in 1878 by American Naturalist, William Hornaday. The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.

To reach Batu Caves – you can go by bus or train

1. Catch the bus from Bukit Bintang shop 7-11 (Seven Eleven) to Bangkok Bank in China Town (1RM). From Bangkok Bank there is a bus number 11 which takes you all the way to the main entrance of Batu Caves (3RM)
2. go to KL Sentral and catch the train to Batu Caves (2RM). Batu Caves to KL Sentral (2RM)
3. or you can compbine – go there by bus and come back by train or the other way around. You will see much more.