Cave exploration? Hmm, not really. The name Batu Caves is
rather misleading. They are not actually caves to explore, but rather a tourist
attraction to see and photograph.
At the foot of the caves is the world’s tallest statue of
the Hindu deity Murugan, which is impressive in and of itself.The 272 steps that lead to the top are made fun by the many
monkey sightings along the way. The limestone caves themselves are quite lovely
and impressive, especially when sunlight pours in from openings in the roof.
At the top, multiple stands sell cheap tourist items and
Hindu prayer beads, as the caves are now home to a Hindu temple. It is by no
means a spiritual experience, as loud music plays nonstop throughout the cave.
Crowds of tourists are everywhere, photographing the temples and sculptures,
and the floor is extremely dirty with poop from a thousand pigeons.
One more thing to note, this is a holy site, so you must cover your legs below the knee. Sarongs are available for rental.
One more thing to note, this is a holy site, so you must cover your legs below the knee. Sarongs are available for rental.
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