Enjoy the sacred Batu Caves and historic Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Book online or call: +44 0800 015 4961
Duration:
4 h
Activity Level:
Moderate
Experience:
Unesco, Family, Historical
Language:
English
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
Overview
272 steps lead to the top of a limestone hill where the complex of caves and cave temples are located. You will have a great opportunity to visit this unique place and learn its history from our expert guides. Explore the historic part and the European heritage in Kuala Lumpur.
What's included
- Professional licensed guide
- Transportation by a private vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance tickets
- Personal expenses
Highlights
Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Malay word batu, meaning 'rock'. Batu Caves is also the name of a nearby town.
The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.
Batu Caves in short also referred as 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Muruga as there are six important holy shrines in India and four more in Malaysia. The three others in Malaysia are Kallumalai Temple in Ipoh, Tanneermalai Temple in Penang and Sannasimalai Temple in Malacca.
Jamek Mosque
Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque, is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak. The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, and built in 1909.
The name «Jamek» is the Malay equivalent of the Arabic word meaning a place where people congregate to worship. It is also referred to as «Friday Mosque» by the locals.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and colloquially referred to as KL, is a federal territory and the capital city of Malaysia. It is the largest city in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia. It is also home to the Parliament of Malaysia and the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Istana Negara. The city was once the seat of the executive and judicial branches of the federal government, but these were relocated to Putrajaya in early 1999. However, some sections of the political bodies still remain in Kuala Lumpur.
Merdeka Square
Merdeka Square is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Literally Independence Square, it was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang or simply the «Padang» (meaning «field» in Malay) and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club (now the Royal Selangor Club). It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malaysian flag hoisted for the first time at midnight (time: 12:00 AM) on 31 August 1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the usual venue for the annual Merdeka Parade (National Day Parade).
Petronas Towers
The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers (Malay: Menara Petronas, or Menara Berkembar Petronas), are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)'s official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004, until they were surpassed by Taipei 101. The Petronas Towers remain the tallest twin towers in the world.
The buildings are a landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower; they remain the tallest buildings in Kuala Lumpur.
Itinerary
9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00
The guide will pick you up at the hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
The tour will start by visiting Batu Caves temple complex.
Then you will head towards the historic center of the city and the Independence Square and visit Jamek Mosque.
You will walk to the world-famous Petronas Twin Tower where you can take amazing photos of the tower.
The tour will finish by watching the beautiful colorful batik making.
Then the guide will drive you back to the hotel.
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