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Batu Caves
(15 km by car)
Must-See
★ 4.6 · 14k reviews
Photo: By Chainwit, CC BY-SA 4.0
Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor. It takes its name from the Malay word batu, meaning 'rock'. The hill was originally known as Kapal Tanggang from the legend of Si Tanggang. The town nearby is named after the Batu Caves limestone formation.
The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of the Tamil festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.
Batu Caves in short also referred as 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Murugan as there are six important holy shrines in India and four more in Malaysia. The three others in Malaysia are Kallumalai Temple in Ipoh, Tanneermalai Temple in Penang and Sannasimalai Temple in Malacca.
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.6 14,065 reviews
Visit Time
~90 min
Best Time
Early morning
Insider Tips
- · Arrive early to avoid the heat and staircase crowds
- · The giant staircase is the main photo stop
- · Avoid major festival times if you want a calmer visit
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