Sacred Half Day Batu Caves Temple and Batik Tour, Kuala Lumpur
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Rising 11 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves are one of Malaysia's most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites. This half-day joint tour combines a visit to the caves with a stop at a Malaysian Batik Cottage. At the Batik Cottage, discover why this ancient fabric art, found in wedding gowns, official uniforms, and daily dress, is a cornerstone of Malaysian cultural identity. Then come the Batu Caves, announced from afar by the 42-metre gilded Murugan statue, the tallest of its kind in the world. Climbing 272 steps leads into a limestone cathedral formed over 400 million years, lined with paintings, statues, and Hindu shrines. Your guide shares the history of the caves and their significance during the festival of Thaipusam. Pickup and dropoff are included from hotels in Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle area. Morning and afternoon departures available. A half-day combining art, faith, and geological wonder in one seamless experience from central Kuala Lumpur.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- A half-day tour with an English Speaking guide
What's not
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
- Car Seat for children from 0 to 10 years old is Mandatory in Malaysia
- Surcharge for the usage of Baby/Child car seat
Itinerary
Your guide welcomes you inside the lobby at your booked accommodation in downtown Kuala Lumpur. Located approximately 11 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur along the Sungai Batu, the comfortable ride leaves the modern city live quickly aside. Before ascending up to the Batu Caves, a stop is included at Malaysian institutions of cultural value. Batik is still found in official dress uniforms, evening and wedding gowns and worn as daily attire by many Malaysians. The cultural value of batik-painted fabric is often overshadowed by its artistic impressions yet is a deeply rooted part of preserved handicraft.
Dooming up from afar, and signalling the entrance of the Batu Caves is the gilded Murugan statue, a 42-metre tall guardian and etched in the record books as the world’s tallest Lord Murugan statue. The way up to one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage site is taking a 272-steps counting climb upwards into the sacred centre of the caves. The origins of the Batu Caves date back to around 400 million years ago when natural elements carved out the three different caves. Each of the caves has a various paintings, statues and religious shrines for devout Hindus. Following in the footsteps of the guide, visitors will learn about the importance of the Batu Caves, its history and how the Batu Caves turn into a crowd of faithful during the festival of Thaipusam. At the end of this half day tour, you will be comfortably brought back to your Kuala Lumpur hotel by your guide.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Asian Trails LTD
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Seat-in-Coach tours refers to group size of minimum 2 Pax, unless stated otherwise below;
- Seat-in-Coach tours, complimentary pick up & drop off service limited to hotels which located within 0.5 KM from KLCC and Bukit Bintang area only;
- Pick-up time will be at 8.45am (Departure Time – 9am)/1.45pm (Departure Time – 2pm);
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
- To enter the Batu Caves, customers are required to follow a certain dress code. This religious site does not allow customers entering the caves wearing short skirts / shorts that do not cover the knees or sleeveless shirts / tops.
How it compares in Kuala Lumpur
- Its from-price is 74% below the median of the 2009 experiences we list in Kuala Lumpur.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's vibrant capital, where the Petronas Towers soar over Malay, Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods and renowned street food.
The twin Petronas Towers, linked by a skybridge, define the skyline, with a landscaped park and fountains at their feet. The KL Tower offers a different view from its forested hill, and Merdeka Square, where the national flag was raised at independence, is framed by the Moorish-style Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Top-ranked sights in Kuala Lumpur: National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara), Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.
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