Visiting…Batu Caves

Carved into the mountains to the north of Kuala Lumpur is the magical Batu Caves. One of the must see attractions in the Malaysian capital, was high on our list, so we made sure it was on the Day 1 agenda!. It is possible to get there with the extensive public transport network in the city, but with the humidity of the afternoon sun, we decided to take a taxi to take us to the gates. The traffic congestion outside can be a gridlock, so we to jump out a bit early, and walk the rest of the way. It may be worth to stop just short of your destination, especially if it’s in the middle of the day.

The caves are home to a number of Hindu shrines, with the visitors being welcomed by dazzling 40m statue of the Hindu god Marugan at the gates. As it is a religious site, there are certain dress codes to be adhere to, if you require some fabric to cover up, they are provided by staff.

There are 272 multicoloured steps on the ascent up to the top, but this isn’t the main challenge, that will be the army of monkeys that call this place home. Though they may be calm enough to get close to, be careful! They will easily snatch anything tasty from your grasps. and good luck chasing them! So be vigilant, and you should be fine.

Once you get to the summit, there are a few stalls, so a good spot for an ice cold drinks break after that bit of cardio! When you step inside the limestone caves, take in the sheer beauty of the interior, be careful on a rainy day, water can be dripping from all over. You are free to wonder a fair but in, but eventually, you will need to pay if you want to go even more adventurous, and explore the deeper tunnels.

This was certainly a memorable experience, as I’ve never been to a natural caves as wonderful as this, and combined with the hype monkey fleet along the way, it is worth the visit!