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Saturday, May 9, 2015

Batu Caves

 




     Batu Caves is a limestone hill comprising three major caves and a number of smaller ones. Batu Caves is a popular tourist spot in Selangor, Malaysia. It is the site of a Hindu temple that attracts many tourists and worshippers especially every January during Thaipusam Festival.

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     It's main attraction is the large statue of the Hindu God Murugan at the entrance besides a steep 272 stairs.




How To Get There?

  • 13km north of Kuala Lumpur How to get there: Take Intrakota bus No 11D from the Central Market or the Cityliner bus No 69 at Jalan Pudu to get to Batu Caves. Taxis are also available anywhere around city.
  • Address: Batu Caves, Sri Subramaniam Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Tel: +603 2287 9422