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  2. Batu Caves - Wikipedia

    • Batu Caves (Tamil: பத்து மலை, romanized: Pathu malai) is a mogote with a series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located about 13 km (8.1 mi) north of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The cave complex contains many Hindu temples, the most popular of which is a shrine dedicated to Hindu god Murugan. It is the focal point of the Ta… See more

    Map of Badu Cave
    CountryMalaysia
    Completed1920
    DistrictGombak
    Etymology

    The name for the cave complex is derived from the Batu Pahat River which flows nearby. The word batu is derived from Malay meaning "rock". The hill was called as "Kapal Tanggang" (ship of Si Tanggang) as per the … See more

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  1. Batu Caves: Everything You Need To Know BEFORE Visiting Here

  2. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Batu Caves (2024) - Tripadvisor

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  3. The Ultimate Travel Guide to Visiting Batu Caves

    Feb 29, 2024 · Batu Caves is FREE. Simply walk right up and admire what’s in front of you, snap some pictures, and then take on those 272 stairs. Even though the stairs look daunting, they’re actually not that bad, and you get some …

  4. The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur

  5. Batu Caves - Tripadvisor

    Guarded by a monumental statue of Hindu deity Lord Murugan, these limestone caves harbour Hindu temples where dioramas of mythic scenes glow beneath stalactites, bats flutter in the shadows, and monkeys prey on tourists hiking …

  6. Guide to visiting Batu Caves from Kuala Lumpur (2024)

    Sep 3, 2024 · The Batu Caves are a series of limestone caves in the northern suburbs of Kuala Lumpur. Within the vast caverns, temples and other important religious sites have been built. Why are the Batu Caves so special?

  7. Visiting the Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur – A …

    Oct 5, 2023 · Just 14 kilometers outside of Kuala Lumpur are the iconic Batu Caves. You would think that the gods themselves had created this magnificent complex, but actually, it was all men. Helped a bit by nature as the temples …

  8. Batu Caves: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Must …

    Feb 5, 2024 · Not far from the capital Kuala Lumpur are the Batu Caves, a huge complex of shrines and temples dedicated to the Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war, located in and around a massive natural hill that rises from the chaotic …

  9. Malaysia Truly Asia - Batu Caves

    Famously known for its colourful stairs with 272 steps to be exact, and a beautiful Hindu temple, Batu Caves is a must-visit anytime you find yourself in the area. Located in Gombak, Selangor, Batu Caves is easily accessible via public …