A limestone hill with Hindu temple caves, reached by 272 rainbow-painted steps beside a giant golden statue of Lord Murugan.
Price range
Free to enter the main Temple Cave
Opening hours
Open daily from early morning; go before 9am to avoid the heat
Address
Batu Caves, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor
Our review
Batu Caves is a short train ride north of Kuala Lumpur. A huge gilded statue of Lord Murugan stands at the foot of the 272 colourful steps that climb to the Temple Cave, a vast cavern with shrines lit by openings in the rock.
Keep food out of sight on the climb, as the resident macaques are bold. The site is busiest during the Thaipusam festival, usually in late January or February.
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