Sightseeing at Batu Caves
So far, I’ve only been to Batu Caves once. Yes, just once, and these are the pictures from the sightseeing at the famous limestone hill.
To be honest, I was very fascinated by the huge statue. It’s known as the tallest statue of Lord Murugan in the world. To know how huge it is, you gotta see it for yourself!
Batu Caves is usually the main focus of the Hindu community’s yearly festival – Thaipusam. During that time, devotees make their way to the Temple Cave and climb 272 steps to the top with remarkable endurance.
When I was there, it wasn’t Thaipusam. There were lots of visitors around, especially foreigners.
On the way to the top, visitors are bound to see various painted sculptures on arches.
Along the way there are several monkeys waiting to be given food too. I didn’t take the chance to snap photos of them – don’t want my camera to snatched away!
Anyway, after 272 steps (that seem to take forever to reach)…
I finally made it! My first time reaching the entrance at the top of the Temple Cave! *proud*
Here’s what you’ll be greeted once you reached the top. A number of stalls, photo-with-snake booth – just to mention some.
As you walk inside the cave, there will be a spacious area.
Really spacious and the cave ceiling is approximately 100m above the ground. Also, it’s lighted by daylight from several holes in the ceiling.
Further inside the Temple Cave, it features a shrine and it’s visited by many devotees throughout the year. At this area, you’re able to see the sky above as well – due to the huge hole above.
Well, that’s roughly all about the Temple Cave, and as I headed back out – I had to endure another 272 steps down. It wasn’t an easy task as I was a little, just a little, afraid of the height! :/
Damn high you know! :/
Anyway, I spotted many foreigners when I was at Batu Caves. No wonder it’s claimed one of the well-known attractions near Kuala Lumpur.
Since there was nothing much to see over there, I sight-see the visitors as well. Firstly, I saw Middle Eastern visitors with their family.
I saw typical Western tourists with cool shades.
I saw young Asians with their friends.
And I saw…
Woah… sexy back with tan lines! :D
I like your second photo! Nice! : )
So was it harder to climb up or down the 272 steps? I remember going down was harder for me cos I was really afraid of the height!
haha.. the last pic is definitely the pic of the day for me..
but this place reminds me of my cousin who died after climbing the stairs..
Weyyy
Whenla you went here??
Oledi dekat my place!
If not,can come for the tarik treat together2…+_+
saw only that? hehehe…
hey, got head to Pan Heong to eat the Sang Har Mee or not? Just nearby only. Got to know about it through your town mate, Reanaclaire. Memang yummy leh
Whoa… I wanna go there someday!
Ur finger must have gone crazy (Clicking non stop) XP
P/s:
Luv the last Pic Sifu! HAHAHAHHAAHHA…
youve been there? gilaa laa ken.. i pun tak pernah pegi sana selalu lalu lalang jer ahahaha
hahah..about the last photo,u really know how to attract men like us..haha
You went for Thaipusam kah?
The stairs not that hard to climb right :P Hehe good exercise lah.. and the view from top also quite amazing :)
cool..I hvn’t been to the cave.
Yeahhh! I just went there and I just blogged about Batu Caves as well! :D It’s fun even though me too, I’m afraid of height. :\
I prefer chasing the pigeons when I’m there.. lol… That place seems to be visited even when it’s not Thaipusam.. when any hindu festive day approaches, it’s sure crowded there..
I think going down is harder! Just like the Great Wall Of China.. going up was ok but going down can break the knee!
i haven’t been into the cave for 20 years now… I should try to go sometime
havent got the chance to go climb the stairs…one day i will..one day..
Oh 272 steps guess how many stops Bananaz will need before reaching the top. When come to Thaipusam think you may not have the space to stand haha. Really Lord Muruga’s statue is the highest in the world, not aware of it now I know. Like pixz of steps taken from bottom up..cool tQ.
I never been there before.. looking at your pictures are enough.. :)
this is the place where i really want to go.. XD
Sexy back with tan lines ! woot. Haha.
I’ve never been to batu caves, and I live just 15 minutes drive away. Omg, got to go there one of these days just for the experience.
ah, ur photos remind my outing photography last november at batu caves
went there once
272..? hmmm… never been there..dont know when ..but i like ur last photo *wink*
i bet i’ll not reached the top if i go there..
ha3..
first i want to say..nice blog.!!!
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haha….after this got cable car here…no need to climb the stairs…
It’s nice to be there without the Thaipusam crowd.
You must be enjoying KL life now.
haha ken. the last one means you have added one more sin that day… hahaha… just kidding :) must be happening over there…
the last picture made me LOL. hahaha.
nice pictures you got here ken. especially the last one. hahaha~ btw, never been there to see the place. only been there for fieldwork.