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The Batu Cave is situated in the massif of rocks, 13 km north of Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia . It comprises a cave complex with a famous Hindu shrine consecrated to the god Muruga. The main temple is the cave called the Temple Cave, with a statue of the god Parvati installed in front of it. Every year at the end of January and beginning of February, there is a unique Hindu festival called Thaipusam.   more »

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Gombak Star Hotel, *

0.7km, IL 7-2 & 8-1 & 8-2, Jalan Batu Caves, Taman Batu Caves, Batu

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Hotel Sahara Inn (Batu Caves), *

0.4km, No:95-1,Jalan SBC1, Taman Seri Batu Caves, Batu Caves, Kuala

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Batu Caves Budget Hotel, *

1.4km, 562-A Jalan Samudra Utara 1, Taman Samudra, Batu Caves, 6810

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New Wave Dolomite Hotel, *

1.2km, 3 Jalan SBC2, Taman Sri Batu Caves, Batu Caves, 68100

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New Wave Hotel Sdn Bhd, *

2.5km, No.D-33-1, Medan Selayang,, Batu Caves, 68100

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Smile Hotel Selayang Point, **

2.4km, 33, Selayang Point, Jalan SP1, , Batu Caves, 68100

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Hotel Richbaliz, ****

3.8km, 9,11,13 , Selayang Point Jalan SP 1 Batu Caves. Selayang, Ba

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Sky Hotel @ Selayang, *

4km, Lot T3.02, 3rd Floor, Selayang Capitol Complex, Kuala Lumpur

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Glances into History

According to scientists, the cave system is about 400 million years old. The caves in the sandstone mountains were discovered in 1892. Until mid 19th century they were the home of the nation Besisi. The Batu Cave consists of three main caves and several smaller caves. The caves occupy some 400 m in length, the largest cave 100 m high. Every year, over 1.5 million pilgrims visit the Batu Cave. The caves are open daily from 8:00 to 20:00. Free admission.

Climbing Paradise

During the recent years, the sandstone cliffs above the cave became a climbing center in Malaysia . There are more than 160 climbing routes.

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GPS: 3.2380508471, 101.6843140125  Edit
Altitude: 115 m  Edit
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