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Batu Caves


Batu Caves is an iconic and popular tourist attraction in Selangor. Site of a Hindu temple and shrine, Batu Caves attracts thousands of faithful and tourists, especially during the annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam. A limestone spur located just north of Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves has three main caves with Hindu temples and shrines. Its main attraction is the large statue of the Hindu God at the entrance, in addition to a steep 272 rises its steps to finally see the extraordinary skyline of the city center.


The monkeys play around the caves and is a popular place for rock climbing enthusiasts. Paintings and scenes of Hindu gods can also be seen in the Ramayana cave. Batu Caves is a place you shouldn't miss your next visit to Malaysia! The Batu caves are a karst cavity near Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.


 



Batu Caves
Address: Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves
Phone: 1 300 88 5050
Site: http://www.malaysia.travel/en/nl/places/states-of-malaysia/selangor/batu-caves

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