Batu Caves, Malaysia

Batu Caves is a 325-meter-tall mogote near Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia, that contains a number of limestone caverns. It lies roughly 13 kilometers (8.1 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital. The most well-known of the numerous Hindu temples in the cave complex is a shrine devoted to the god Murugan. In Malaysia, it serves as the main attraction for the Tamil Hindu holiday of Thaipusam. One of the biggest Murugan statues in the world, standing 43 meters (141 feet) tall, is also housed within the compound.The native Temuan people, a tribe of Orang Asli, used the caverns as shelter.Tamil Hindus celebrate the annual Thaipusam holiday, which centers around the Batu Caves. You can take the commuter train from KL Sentral to Batu Caves.   
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In addition to being a well-liked tourist destination, Batu Caves is a significant holy place for Malaysian Hindus. A huge statue of Lord Murugan can be found there, making it one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations outside of India. Accessing the shrine is the same as entering the deity's presence. A shelter for indigenous people and a place where early Chinese settlers collected guano to use as fertilizer for their vegetable crops, the caves are said to be approximately 400 million years old. 
You can reach Batu Caves  from different ways like there are direct flights, direct trains as well as direct buses services available for Batu Caves.
BY Air :  Malaysia Airlines From KLCC, it’s only about 13 kilometres. From KL Sentral, it’s about 15 kilometres. For non-Malaysian travellers, an e-visa is required to enter the country. The distance from KL to Batu Caves varies depending on your starting point. It's only roughly 13 kilometers from KLCC. It's roughly 15 kilometers from KL Sentral
BY Train :  Kuala Lumpur Sentral station is the regular departure point for KTM commuter trains, which take 30 minutes to reach Batu Caves station. The price of a one-way ticket is RM2.60.
By bus: Although the train is a superior, quicker option, you can also take the city's bus network to go to the Batu Caves.
By taxi: Reserve a Grab taxi from KL city, which will run you around 20 MYR ($5 USD).
There are numerous type of food options when you visit Batu Caves and few of them are:-
1. Non-Veg: Nasi Kandar is a tasty Northern Malaysian dish made with steamed rice and a range of curries and accompaniments.
2. Roti Canai-Veg: Served with dhal (lentil curry) or other vegetarian curries, this flatbread with an Indian flair is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
3. Non-vegetarian murtabak: stuffed roti or pancake, usually loaded with minced meat, onion, garlic, and egg.
4. Putu Piring, a vegetarian dish made from steamed rice cakes sweetened with palm sugar and stuffed with grated coconut, is a specialty of the area.
5. Ais Kacang-Veg: Also called ice kacang, this vibrant Malaysian delicacy is made with shaved ice, sweet syrups, and a variety of toppings like jelly, sweet corn, and red beans."
There are 100s of hotel and homestays available for a comfortable accomodation in Batu Caves  and few of the top hotels with great deals are available at Batu Caves are:
1. KIP Hotel Kuala Lumpur
2. AMI Suites3. Sunway Putra Hotel
3. Sunway Putra Hotel
4. Mercure Selangor Selayang
5. Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur
6. A&R Urban Hotel
 
 
 
 
 
 

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