Majestic Batu Caves & National Museum
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Port
Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$70
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Travel by air-conditioned motorcoach for approximately 90 minutes to the north of Kuala Lumpur.
Along the way, you'll be passing through 21st-century industrial centers en route to the spellbinding Batu Caves. These caves are a natural limestone wonder that attracts many visitors. There are three main caves and several smaller ones, and one features an ornate Hindu shrine. Climb the 272 steps that scale the steep, jagged face of the limestone outcropping. Since the caves' discovery in 1891, Hindu devotees have filled them with colorful Hindu shrines. You may be greeted by the long-tailed macaque monkeys who loll about in search of shiny new toys.
View the 141-foot-tall gilded statue of the deity Lord Murugan standing guard over the 272 steps that lead to Cathedral Cave — the grandest of all the caves.
The National Museum offers an excellent introduction to Malaysia's history, economy, geography, arts, crafts and culture. The building has a sweeping, traditional Minangkabau-style roof and a main entrance flanked by two large murals of Italian glass mosaic that portray the country's major historical events and cultural activities.
Please note: The National Museum is closed on the first Monday of every month. Wear comfortable walking shoes.