Lord Murugan
When
we arrived in Kuala Lumpur (a city in Malaysia), first question of my travel
buddy Shyne was “Inday, what’s our first destination?” and I responded, “Batu
Caves”.
What is Batu Caves?
Properly
located in Selangor Malaysia is the huge Hindu Temple outside Kuala Lumpur
famously named as Batu Caves. It is the most important Hindu temple outside
India. And it said to be dedicated to Hindus Lord Murugan. The mentioned Lord
is the big statue outside the cave that cost approximately to 24 million rupees
and made from 300 liters of gold paint.
How to get there?
Aside
from KL’s Twin Tower, we journeyed to Malaysia from Singapore to witness this
enchanting Batu Caves, so how we got there? There are many options to reach
Batu Caves and here are the lists:
By Car or Taxi
I,
Shyne and Love the trio for this adventure took a taxi from KL Sentral Train
Station. It is the easiest mode of transportation came to our heads because we
were first timer in KL. The cave is accessible by taxi or a car because it is
just situated beside the main highway of MRR2 in Batu caves area.
By Train
We
never thought that from KL Sentral itself we can commute there going to Batu
Caves, lazy kids took the taxi instead lol! And Yes! KTM Komuter train could
service you to reach the Caves.
By Bus
A
bus could also take you to caves from KL Sentral, it is the other way but I
guess much better to travel via train to avoid traffics.
Outside Batu
Caves
The
journey was a kind of eye opener to us how devoted Hindus to their gods. There
were many people in the caves. Most of them are tourist like us and the others
are devotees came from other part of the globe.
There
are many birds outside the cave and there I was enjoying them. Also, look at
the people at my back they are Muslims which I told you before on my other blog
(here) that are many in Malaysia. They also were enjoying those lovely birds!
Also
found outside the corners of Batu Caves are different stores. Food courts and
souvenir shops are scattered. Gezz! There was a photo bomber at my back! Lol
Inside the Cave
There
are a total of 272 steps upon reaching the mouth of the main cave and inside
there are several caves in different forms strewn.
Above
the knee garment and sleeveless shirts are not allowed inside so better take a
decent look! Wear clothes that are not showy. There is cloth for rent outside
and you can have it for 2 RM if i remember it correctly.
Even
me, I have to cover my legs with cloth. Lucky I have a “Sarong” with me which means I didn’t have to rent a cloth.
On
the left portion, facing the cave there found the Dark Cave. If you’re afraid
with monkeys, beware because there are really many of them even at the mouth of
the cave especially at the Dark Cave. They seem not friendly!
And
oh, there is also a falls at the right portion approaching to the mouth of Batu
Caves. It adds enchanting beauty!
Inside,
several colorful Hindu gods were being displayed. The Batu Caves temple has
three main caves and the rest are the smaller ones.
Another
set of steps are also found at the main complex of the cave. And upstairs there
are Hindus doing ceremonies and rituals. There are also few smaller caves at
the area with Hindu statues.
💕💗💕
This
impressive Batu Caves, that we thought just a huge limestone mountain outside
the City of Kuala Lumpur is a must see destination when visiting Malaysia. Our
visit in this well-known cave gave us the historical background or story of
what Malaysia really is. Our legs got tested upon climbing its 272 steps but
the whole experienced was great and a best diary to share.
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thoughts in the comment section below ^.^
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DeleteStunning pictures! The god statue is really impressive.
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Thank you Jasmine ;)
DeleteIt looks so beautiful! and it's so different to any county I've ever been!
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I will Eli and thank you also for dropping by ;)
DeleteI have visited Malaysia, such a lovely country!
ReplyDeleteKisses, Paola.
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True Paola! So many good places to visit! ;)
DeleteI have never visited Malaysia but these photos are gorgeous, especially the caves
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Thank you Elizabeth ;)
DeleteBeautifl photographs!!
ReplyDeleteI will have to there some day :D
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Thank you Patricia and Yes! You should give yourself to wander there one of these days ;)
DeleteThis looks like juts an Indian Temple. Beautiful.
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DeleteThe Batu Caves sound (and look) absolutely incredible!! I'd definitely love to visit someday, so thanks for the tip of what to wear!
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DeleteWhoa that's a lot of steps, but the caves look awesome! I love the monkeys!!
ReplyDeleteKim
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Yes Kim ;) But it is worth the climb!
DeleteWow, the place is really crowded! I wonder when's the perfect time to visit that place with a lesser crowd. Haha.
ReplyDeleteThe place is I think always has many people 'coz it's one of the famous places in Malaysia to visit ;)
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Likewise Paola! ;)
DeleteI have never visited Malaysia but the Batu Caves look absolutely incredible!
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