Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Batu Caves, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur

My niece and her friend from Australia dropped by for a visit in KL and wanted to see the famous Batu Caves in Gombak. My last visit to Batu Caves was 8 years ago and this time my little toddler tagged along.
Here are some random photos  of the famous tourist spot in KL...


Majestic Gold Statue of Lord Murugan at the steps leading to the caves. This is the tallest Lord Muruga statue in the world. It was drizzling when we started to climb up the 272 steps. I have to carry my little toddler half way up the steps. Gosh, I am a little bit out of shape liao! lol! It was a good morning exercise for me.


Finally, we reached the entrance of the caves.

Nice formation of lime stones and mineral deposits inside the caves...

One more round of steps to climb to reach the end section.....

Why did the chicken enter the cave?

 It was drizzling out side, so most of the monkeys went indoor into the caves.

Another monkey......The Malaysian Long Tail Macaque

An opening in the middle of the caves. A nice view up!

Have to carry my little toddler all the way down again. The steps are wet and a little slippery. I proceeded slowly down.
The dark cave is at the bottom of the steps. There is a counter at the entrance of this dark cave, in which you can register for guided dark cave exploration for a small fee. Look out for the Trap Door Spider here. My little toddler wanted to go in the dark cave but I guess he is still too small for dark cave expedition.








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16 comments:

  1. YannieJuly 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I was there once when I was very young.

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  2. Small KucingJuly 19, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Tabik ! Sir!

    salute you for having the energy to climb up all the stairs.

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  3. Love2cook MalaysiaJuly 19, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Owh no...those macaques! So afraid of them whenever I'm there. My hubby had toughest time guarding me rather than guarding our children...hehe!

    Nice photos and write up abt Batu Caves. Bravo for climbing 272 plus few more steps. God bless...;)

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  4. yummylittlecooksJuly 19, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Went there once,almost 10 years liao...lol!

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  5. HayleyJuly 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I've never been there, thinking of the staircases made me scared already, LOL :P

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  6. suituapuiJuly 19, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    When I last went there, my daughter wasn't even born yet. LOL!!!

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  7. lenaJuly 19, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    i wonder did the chicken also climb the stairs to reach to the top..

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  8. ChristineJuly 19, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    wow this looks like an amazing place, thanks for sharing the photos.

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  9. [SK]July 19, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    i've been living in KL since i was born but sorry i've only passed by this place numerous times and never get in before, haha~~

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  10. wennJuly 19, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I was there before but I didn't go in the dark cave.

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  11. jenJuly 19, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Interesting! I haven't been here before but it looks interesting lah!

    Have a Fabulous day!
    Jen www.passion4food.ca

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  12. இ Baŋäŋaz இJuly 20, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Pete did you see the nice big orb just above the tail of the chicken? For you to climb 272 steps sup sup sui..

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  13. Somewhere in SingaporeJuly 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Been there once, 10 over years ago...

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  14. Alice LawJuly 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Ahhh... no wonder u were MIA for the past 1 week, bringing the youngsters 'kai kai'leh...

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  15. Annie QJuly 20, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I went once, it was 20 years ago, when i first came to KL. Climbing up consider ok, but coming down, make me giddy, have to keep looking at the step, scare if i miss one step and i will roll down instead of walking down!

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  16. James YounghusbandJuly 21, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    ill be in kl this november i would love to visit the place

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