July 22,2013. Monday. Backpacking Malaysia. On to our next destination from an hour bus ride from highlands to KL Sentral. Again, KL Sentral is the main hub of Malaysian Public Transportation so better are the days to explore Malaysia nowadays.
It was almost 1PM when we arrived at KL Sentral, and we were too late to catch the 1:15 Train to Batu Cave. Instead, we decided to dine first at McDonalds, located at the 2nd level of KL Sentral. Other fast food chains like Burger King and KFC were also available. Nothing to worry as the Train leaves KL Sentral to Batu Caves Komuter station every 45 minutes. The platform used to service passengers to Batu Caves could change from time to time depending on schedules, so better read on the monitor/screen on the gates of each train platform.
Electronic entry. Just tap your plastic coin token you can buy at their self service retail kiosks.
Just recently (in 2010), KTM has added a new route to Batu Caves, providing comfortable ride to tourists who'd like to experience the enchanting beauty of Malaysian caves. Now, you don't have to worry paying high taxi rate as KTM will bring you to Batu Cave fast and safe. Ladies coach are also available on this route.
The fare is only RM2.00 from KL Sentral to Batu Cave while RM4.00 for the return trip. The total travel time (including all the 1min stops) is roughly 30 minutes.
General Patronage coach.
It was a Monday afteroon when i went to Batu Caves, thus i had the luxury of space in the train.
For those of you who are a little poor in direction, no worries as the Batu Caves Komuter station lies at the end (last station) of the journey. Going there, the Batu caves is situated in the right side of the train. When you see a very huge Golden Buddha, you're already in Batu Caves station.
At the Batu Caves Komuter Station.
View from the Batu Caves Komuter Station.
Hello Batu Caves, Malaysia. A series of caves along the limestone hills of Gombak, Malaysia is home to Malaysian's religious belief. According to Wikipedia, Batu Caves is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India. The caves are dedicated to Lord Murugan. Futhermore, the limestone forming the caves is believed to be more than 400 million years old. The caves lie 150 meters above sea level thus, one must have to get ready on a painstaking climb to the top ona very steep 272 steps staircase.
Entrance to the Batu Caves grounds, situated just 10 meters away an at the right side of the train station. Set foot at this historical ground of Malaysia.
Amazing Hindu Temple. Mesmerized with these golden temples.
A relaxing pond full of Kois.
Isn't it cool to walk with these little birdies?
Thousands of flying creatures in Malaysia's birds park.
Getting a closer look at these birds. They are tame.
It feels like a place in Milan Italy..
Almost there. The mout opening of the cave.
Inside the cave.
View from the top!
Here, Regie was purchasing our train ticket to KL Sentral. No hassle, no queue.
Inside Komuter Train back to KL Sentral.
A Golden statue of Murugan stands in the entrance of Batu Caves.
Enjoy the sceneries below: Photo Essay!
Outside The Komutertrain station. To my left is the entrance to the Batu Caves ground.
A 272 steps of stairs towards the top most cave.
Monkeys were all around the entrance to the caves. You gotta be careful! hehe They're safe
The excursionists! (L-R) Rj, Charity, Me, and Regie.
Going to the top of the Batu Caves was not easy, it took so much strenght and struggle to get there. But the enchanting ambiance of the caves was truly rewarding! It was a perfect marriage of Faith in Religion and Beauty of Mother nature.
On our way back to KL Sentral.
Tired tourists.....
Traveling is not about taking pictures, it's about the experience - illustriousjosh.
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