We took a taxi from Petronas Towers to Batu Caves journey times depend on traffic which was quite heavy when we went so it took about an hour I think. If you are going to climb the 5 billion (maybe not quite that many!) steps to the caves make sure you take lots of water and stop as it is... more

What can one say about this place...travelled there on a filthy mini bus with a driver that could hardly speak english courtesy of the Malaysian Tourist Dept. The tour was cheap so I didn't expect much but was very disappointed indeed. I guess the first thing I noticed was the smell. This place stinks & is so dirty. I can't... more

We visited the Batu Caves in August 2007. Definitely would recommend it if you are staying in or near KL and if you are in decent physical shape! You really want to climb the 271 steps to get to the top. Walk through the open caves and see the shrines. There is also the Dark Cave, which you must visit... more

The Batu caves are a sacred place for hindus in malaysia, They consist of 3 main caves and a number of smaller ones. to reach the caves you must climb the 272 steps. the view from the top is amazing, watch out for the long tailed-macaque monkeys if they think you have something to eat in your bag the will... more

My husband and I took our stepchildren to Batu Caves while they were here during their holiday break. As we had recently moved to KL, we had never been either and were eager to check it out. We arrived and my stepson was immediately overcharged for a disposable camera (RM 50, when you can get one at KLCC for 25... more

The Batu Caves is about 15 kms north of Kuala Lumpur and is worth going to. Admission is free, although if you are driving in or getting a taxi to the Batu Caves, it'll cost 2 Malaysian Ringgits for car park. To get to the caves, you have to walk up 272 steps, Yes, 272 steps and they are pretty... more

My legs were jello when I came down, but it was worth it to climb up to the top more

Batu Caves, its basically a Hindu Temple in Caves (Limestone caves). At the main enterance, on the stairs, in the caves, you will see lots of Hand made Stone Statues of Hindu God's. The outlook of the caves is very good. To get into caves, you need to climb the 272 stairs, yes rite 272 stairs, then only you will... more

My Family and I were passing the Batu Caves aswe left KL to go to the Genting Highlands. We had planned to stop at the caves but were not aware that it was going to be during the festival. We decided to still visit the caves even though there were thousands of people around and alot of filth and garbage!.... more