How many stairs are there in Batu Caves?
272 steps
The Batu Caves are located within a high limestone outcropping. A colossal gold-painted statue of Murugan, made from reinforced concrete and 140 feet (42.7 metres) in height, stands near the base of a flight of 272 steps.
Is it worth going to Batu Caves?
It is one of the tackiest places I have ever seen. Aside from the massive Golden Statue and the gorgeous natural formations, everything about Batu Caves seems super fake and manufactured specifically for tourists. By itself, the caves are cool and fun to explore.
Are there monkeys at Batu Caves?
Batu Caves, a late 19th-century Hindu temple located in a limestone cave, houses hundreds of macaques. As tourists enter the complex and climb the 272 steps to reach the temple, the monkeys wander around seemingly oblivious to the humans. Some tourists feed them fruit or nuts while others snap photographs.
How much is the entrance fee in Batu Caves?
Main Batu Cave (Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave) – FREE.
How do I get to Batu Caves?
Batu Caves is easily reached by KTM Komuter train using the Batu Caves-Port Klang Route, costing RM2. 30 for a one-way journey from KL Sentral. KTM Komuter: Take the KTM Komuter and stop at the Batu Caves Komuter station. Batu Caves is about 5 minutes walk from the Komuter station.
How much does it cost to go to Batu Caves?
When it comes to the Batu Caves entrance fee, one of the great things is that the main temple complex (where all the photos in this article are from) is free. The Dark Cave environmental tour can only be done with a guide and it costs RM35 (US$7.80) for an adult and RM25 (US$5.60) for a child.
What kind of monkeys are in Langkawi?
Two species of monkeys can be found in Langkawi. One is the ubiquitous long-tailed or crab-eating macaque, which is common throughout Malaysia. The other is the dusky leaf monkey or spectacled langur.
How to get to Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur?
The Batu Caves is the last stop (8 stops from KL Sentral to Batu Caves) and from there, the entrance is just a few minutes away on foot. KL Sentral is connected to almost everywhere in down town Kuala Lumpur either by Mono Rail or by Metro so you can easily get there from your hotel (and back) without any hassle.
How much is the ticket from KTM to Batu Caves?
The KTM fare of a one-way ticket to Batu Caves from KL Sentral Station is RM2.60 by cash or RM2.30 by Touch n Go (RM5.20 or RM4.60 for a return ticket respectively). Visit KTMB official website for the latest schedule.
Which is the best train station in Kuala Lumpur?
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is located almost directly at one of Kuala Lumpur’s main train stations – KL Sentral. From there you can easily take long-haul trains, commuter trains and buses to almost every neighborhood/place in Kuala Lumpur and the rest of Malaysia.
Which is the main transportation hub in Kuala Lumpur?
KL Sentral is the main transportation hub in Kuala Lumpur. All major transits pass through and have a station in KL Sentral. For example, the Kelana Jaya LRT line and the Monorail. 2. Buy a ticket to ‘Batu Caves Station’ from the KTM Komuter Line