Overview
Set inside a 400-million-year-old limestone cave, Batu Caves is one of KL's most striking attractions. The entrance features a 42.7 m golden Murugan statue and 272 steep, rainbow-painted steps. Inside, daylight filters into a vast cavern filled with Hindu shrines and statues. During the Thaipusam festival each January-February, more than a million Hindu devotees make the pilgrimage. Free admission. Directly at KTM Komuter Batu Caves Station.
Travel Tips
Plenty of monkeys hang around, so keep food and plastic bags inside your bag. The KTM Komuter line makes it easy to reach.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
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Attractions near Batu Caves
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Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur
Batu Caves Climb
Climb 272 rainbow-painted steps to explore Hindu temples inside a 400-million-year-old limestone cave. A 42.7m golden Murugan statue greets you at the entrance.
Jalan Alor Night Market Food Crawl
Feast on satay, char kway teow, hokkien mee, durian, and more at KL largest street food strip. Dishes MYR 5-15 each for unbeatable food value.
KL Tower Sky Deck
Stand on the open-air Sky Deck at 421m on KL Tower for 360-degree views of Kuala Lumpur. The glass-floor Sky Box adds a thrilling dimension.