Batu Caves Tour

People Also Ask About Batu Caves Tour

1. What things to carry when going on the Batu Caves tour?

   When going for the tour, do not forget to keep a valid photo ID or a travel document with you. You must also carry an electronic ticket or a printed ticket with you. You must also wear comfortable shoes and if you have chosen the afternoon tour, it is also advisable to carry a hat and sunscreen to protect you against the heat of the sun.

2. How to reach Batu Caves from the Kuala Lumpur city centre?

   The tour price includes pick up & drop off from the hotels in Kuala Lumpur City Centre and the Bukit Bintang area. If your area is not mentioned in the provided list of the pick-up points, please arrange your own transport to and from the nearest pick-up point.

3. What are the pickup points for Batu Caves Tour?

   The pick-up points of the tour include hotels in Kuala Lumpur City Centre area and the Bukit Bintang area.

4. What are the batch timings of Batu Caves Tour?

   The morning tours leave at 9:00 am and return by 12:30 pm. The afternoon batches leave at 2:00 pm and return by 5:30 pm.

5. What is the best time to visit the Batu Caves?

   Mornings and afternoons are the best time to visit as there are lesser crowds. The evenings can get crowded and you might face a traffic jam, so those times are best avoided.

6. What places are included in the itinerary?

   The itinerary of the Batu Caves Tour tour includes a visit to:
   
   - The Royal Selangor Pewter factory that lasts for approx 30 minutes
   - The Batik Silk Factory Showroom that lasts for approx 30 minutes
   - Batu Caves that last for approx 40 minutes
   - Drive through the local villages that last for approx 10 minutes

7. Where can I redeem my e-ticket?

   Your e-ticket can be redeemed at the time of boarding the tour bus.

8. Where are the Batu Caves located?

   Batu Caves is a series of limestone caves and cave temples which are located in Gombak, Selangor in Malaysia in the suburbs surrounding the city of Kuala Lumpur. These are situated 11 kilometers to the north of Kuala Lumpur and offer a fantastic view of the city’s skyline.

9. How many steps are there in the Batu Cave Hindu temple?

   There are a total of 272 steps in the Temple. When the steps were originally built in the year 1920, these steps were all wooden. They have since been remade from concrete and have been painted in bright colours in the year 2018.

10. Any Traveler's tip before visiting Batu Caves?

    Wear comfortable walking shoes for the hike up to the Batu Caves. Also, when climbing the Batu Caves you can expect monkeys hanging around the trees or on the sides of the steps. So, it is advisable to keep any food or water hidden inside your bags when climbing.

11. What is the age limit for a children’s ticket and how much does it cost?

    The age limit for a children’s ticket is 2-11 years and costs Rs. 371.

12. How long does the Batu Caves tour last?

    The tour lasts for approx. three and a half hours. This includes the time taken in visiting the caves and the time taken for pick-up, travel and drop-off.

13. What time do Batu Caves open?

    The Caves are open from 6:00 in the morning to 9:00 at night.

14. How many caves make up the Batu Caves?

    The Batu caves are a series of caves which include 3 major caves and several smaller ones. The biggest of the three caves is called the Temple cave or the Cathedral cave as its ceiling rises very high, in an almost cathedral-like fashion. The other two caves are known by the name of the Museum cave and the Art Gallery cave. Both these caves were renovated and re-opened to the public in the year 2008.

15. What is the history of Batu Caves?

    The limestone that forms the Batu Caves dates back to around 400 million years. Chinese settlers started to excavate guano from the caves around 1860 for fertilization of their vegetable patches. The English colonists and American naturalists made the caves famous after recording their history in the year 1878. The religious value of the place was established by Indian traders around the year 1890.

16. What is the height of the Murugan Statue in Batu Caves?

    The Lord Murugan Statue in the Batu Caves temple rises as high as 140 feet and is the highest statue of a Hindu deity in Malaysia and the third largest statue of a Hindu deity in the world.