Always enjoy a trip to the caves. Need to be fit to walk up steps-just a warning! Bring a drink. Gets very busy with pilgrims and tourists so earlier you can arrive the better.The monkeys are very entertaining but can also take what ever you have in your hand/bag so beware. Ladies, must wear clothing to cover your knees but you can buy a scarf there if your forget. You can visit other parts of the cave system but this is not well advertised. Lots of taxis touting for business and a train station across the road which will get you back to the centre of KL so plenty of options.

I know this place is highly recommended, however, the place can present itself much better. I do like the monkeys around and how playful they are. The stunning statue was a sight to see. The colorful steps were fun to walk on. The nearby temple gives solace and comfort to people who needed to pray. I think this place can be cleaner as it does smell. Considering this is a sacred place, management needs to do a better job to ensure that this place presents itself as sacred.

This was hard to rate. The Batu Caves are a geological wonder, but the Hindu stuff got in the way of viewing the impressive stalagmites. The focus should be on 1) preserving geological structures like stalagmites, which are sensitive to acids in the skin and the smoke from the constant camphor/incense burning. I didn't see anyone touching the formations but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. 2) preservation of native plant and animal species. Lastly, the area around the caves is dirty and there's no approaching the mountain from the outside because it's surrounded by private property. All in all, the cave chambers are impressive but filled with corny stuff that takes away from the experience, the dark cave is still closed and neighborhood is a filthy bland business and residential sprawl. I give the caves 5 stars and religious tourism two.

Located only about a 30-minute drive away from Kl, Batu Caves is a must-visit place in Malaysia. It is free to enter the main temple. The cave complex is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India. Climbing the 272 steps to the temple is well worth it.

Be prepared for a good walk and climb. Batu caves is about 30 minutes drive from KL. On the way to Getting Highland, it was our first spot. Wonderful mountain, big Hindu Statue, many souvenir shops, photographers, juice stalls mainly coconuts and a lot of monkeys. Climbing 272 steps to reach to the top is not easy, but worth a visit. Thinking this place is for bats (Batu ?) but didn’t find any, possibly because it’s congested with Hindu believers, visitors and others.

Quite a climb up those steps and the views were amazing. Many monkeys trying to steal anything that looked like it may have food inside. Lovely ambience. Many tourists and therefore many trinkets for sale.

We chose a private driver over a set tour which ensured we could stay as long or as little as we liked. The caves are amazing but the climb up is not for the faint hearted (or those with knee problems). A really cultural experience and the caves are just amazing. Remember to wear long pants and to cover shoulders. A definite must see place to visit in KL

The highlight of our KL trip!! A must see and so beautiful! A huge Lord Muragan statue stands outside the long staircase up to the Caves. The stairs are narrow but beautifully coloured. You can take your time walking up and down the stairs and there are handrails for support. The stairs are full of monkeys but they do not interact with you unless you annoy them. Really worth the visit and can spend as long as you want exploring!

We made our own way to this attraction which is free to enter. We paid approx £3.50 in a grab to get there from center of KL. it’s about 30mins from KL beautiful colours and caves. Also you can pay extra (approx 88p) to go in art gallery which was worth it. There are a lot of steps (we found easy but we are fit people) but you can make your way up them leisurely. There are lots of pigeons and monkeys. Generally monkeys don’t bother you unless get too close or have food. So don’t take any food with you.

Easy to get there, took a Grab there and a train back. Didn't have to pay for anything unless you wanted to go into the temple or art gallery. They said they had a dress code, but I saw some people ignore that and still get inside. Avoid the monkeys. The steps weren't too hard, there were more steps inside the caves. Go early to avoid the crowds, it also gives you more space to take photos and get up those steps.