Malaysia - Batu Caves

The Batu Caves are situated thirteen kilometers (seven miles) north of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. They are the sacred place for the Hindu's in Malaysia. They consist of three main caves and a number of smaller ones. The caves are made of limestone and 400 meters long and 100 meter high. You have to climb 272 steps, which will lead you to the religious and magnificent Batu Caves.

At your arrival you will be greeted by lots of monkeys. They are going for your peanuts and banana's, which you can buy downstair in several shop, before you climb up to the caves.

Its main attraction is the large statue of the Hindu God at the entrance.

The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old.