Jet lag was allowing us to get an early start on our sightseeing. We were awake around 4am which gave us plenty of time to get ready, have breakfast at 6am and be on our way to our first stop, the Batu Caves around 8am.
Just outside the main gate of this Hindu temple were a bunch of flower stands that Eduardo couldn’t resist visiting. You’ll see his purchase in the photos.
Batu Caves, one of Kuala Lumpur’s most frequented tourist attractions, is a limestone hill comprising three major caves and a number of smaller ones. Located approximately 11 kilometres to the north of Kuala Lumpur, this 100-year-old temple features idols and statues erected inside the main caves and around it. Incorporated with interior limestone formations said to be around 400 million years old, the temple is considered an important religious landmark by Hindus.
Cathedral Cave – the largest and most popular cavern in Batu Caves – houses several Hindu shrines beneath its 100-metre-high arched ceiling. At the foot of Batu Hill are two other cave temples – the Art Gallery Cave and Museum Cave – which houses numerous Hindu statues and paintings.
There were 272 steps to the top. The place was filled with pigeons and monkeys. The monkeys could be a little aggressive while climbing the stairs as they watch for unsuspecting tourists with food in bags ripe for stealing.
Wonderful colorful photos.
This looks incredible! It’s a bucket list location.
Colours are amazing as are the shots of the caves. Monkeys don’t look to be the friendliest animals either. Is there an elevator instead of the stairs? Overall this place looks to be amazing.