Batu Caves
I’ve visited this place a couple of times but still amazed with the place. Although it’s not in Kuala Lumpur area, this is a must see place in Malaysia. It is truly exotic and tremendously gorgeous. It’s located in Selangor State, and it’s about 13 kilometers (7 miles) north of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. While this place is a ‘tourist attaction’ area, it’s also a holy place for Hindu’s in Malaysia. This place culturally very interesting, nothing like it anywhere else, even in Indonesia, my country. Once in a year, usually between January to February, they are celebrating Thaipusam festival. You should not missed this festival when you around here on February. In Thaipusam festival you can observed Indians carrying large ‘kavadhi’ (a metal frame attached to the body), piercing their cheeks, mouth, and hands.
This area consist with 3 main caves and a smaller ones. When you get there you will be welcome by the world’s tallest statue of Murugan, standing at 42.7 meter (140.09 ft) high. There are also a very long stairs, about 272 step, that will take you to the main temple inside the caves. Along the stairs, you will meet a lot of monkeys, they are waiting for your food, like bananas or peanuts. While you are resting after climbing this stairs, you should not put anything outside your pocket or bag, or the monkey suddenly will grab your things and run away. Read more