Batu Caves

• TypeTemple
• CountryMalaysia
• BaseKuala Lumpur
• Coordinates3.2374, 101.6839

Batu Caves are a series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located on a 325 m–tall mogote, about 13 km north of the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. The cave complex contains many Hindu temples, the most popular of which is a shrine dedicated to Murugan, and is the focal point of the Tamil Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Visiting tips

• Take the KTM Komuter train and wear clothing covering the knees.
• Best season in Malaysia: March to October on the west coast.
• Carry water, sun protection and clothing suitable for religious sites where relevant.

Location map

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Where to stay nearby

The most convenient base is Kuala Lumpur. Recommended areas: KLCC (views of the Petronas Towers and the park); Bukit Bintang (shopping, Jalan Alor food street and nightlife); Chinatown (budget-friendly and full of character).

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