Friends, today I’ll continue telling you about my journey through Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, and my trip to the Batu Caves — this iconic Hindu attraction is located 13 kilometers north of the city. In the previous part of the article, I already described the history of the complex and what can be seen in its main cave. Today, I’d like to show you photos of the Cave Villa and explain how to get there.
Exploring the Cave Complex
The main highlight of the complex, where visitors usually arrive first, is the massive cave known as the Cathedral or Temple Cave, accessible via a grand staircase with colorful steps. Inside stands the largest temple in this area.
After a walk through the main cave, guests can visit the Cave Villa, a part of the complex that features a small exhibition inside one of the caves and a walking area by a pond. Right at the entrance, there is a stage where performances are held. I arrived at the end of a show, and the next one was an hour away. Not wanting to wait that long for an unknown performance, I went straight inside.
The cave section of the villa presents a collection of paintings and sculptures. In some halls, there are stands with information about Hinduism. In the last rooms, you can also see animals kept in terrariums.
The outdoor area of the zone features two small waterfalls, along with footbridges that lead visitors toward the exit.
Many Kuala Lumpur guidebooks mention the so-called Dark Cave, about two kilometers long. I noticed its entrance while descending the main staircase of the complex, but the gates leading inside were closed. There were no signs or announcements explaining why the cave was inaccessible.
How to Get There
The caves are easily accessible by KTM commuter train. I took it from KL Sentral station. You can find the boarding platform by following the overhead signs. The train departed at 12:46, and I arrived at 13:15. Along the way, the train made several stops. The final station is called Batu Caves. The fare was deducted automatically: 2.3 ringgit.
On the way back, I took the train that departed at 15:07.
Entry to the cave complex itself is free, but the entrance fee for the Cave Villa is five ringgit. You can pay either in cash or by bank card. For another five ringgit, you can also buy a small packet of food for the local animals — birds and peacocks.
In the next article about Kuala Lumpur, I’ll tell you about a walk down the famous tourist street of Jalan Alor.
Have a nice trip!
