The Batu Caves of Malaysia are located in the Gombak district, roughly 13 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur. The cave is one of the most well known pilgrimage place for Hindus outside India. The cave was a symbolism of honor to the lord Murugan, who is the Hindu's god of war and victory.
The cave is mostly of limestone and is believed to be about 400 million years old. Some said that the cave was once used as refuge for the indigenous Temuan people, a Malay tribe. The cave attracts lots of people for its limestone hills and became even more famous when K. Thamboosamy Pillai who was a very prominent Malaysian and an Indian trader.
The place is now a well known religious site and is 100 meter above the ground. The whole Batu temple is composed of three main caves and some few smaller caves. The biggest of these was made to a cathedral cave with a 100 meter high ceiling. Visitors can reach the cave by climbing the 272 steps.
There is also a museum and art gallery cave located at the foot of the hill and displaying primarily the statues and paintings by the Hindus. This cave villa was opened to the public in 2008 and has been mostly visited by many tourists ever since.
The place is not only a religious place but also an ideal place for rock climbing. For more than ten years, the Batu caves have been the center of rock climbing development and have attracted many visitors from around the world. The attractive limestone hills are a favorite climbing place for many. Mountain climbing aficionados will truly love the place with its amazing features. One can always have a great time in Batu caves and will always be delighted with the vast beauty of the place.
Malaysia visitors are always welcome to the Batu Caves to take a glimpse of one of the country's most well preserved precious jewels especially for the Hindus. Thousands of Hindus gather here during their religious festivities turning the area into a very lively and vigorous place.
There is so much to see and explore in the Batu caves and one must visit here to see more of what the Batu caves has. A Batu cave experience will certainly be one of the most remembered trips for everyone who visits Malaysia.
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