Badhu Caves in Kuala Lumpur

The Badhu Caves are located 20 km from Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The Badhu Caves are one of the most visited Hindu temples outside India. The Badhu Caves are dedicated to the Lord Murugan in Malaysia. The Badhu Caves are limestone caves formed about 400 million years back and where discovered in the mid nineteenth century.

The impressive entrance of the Cave inspired K Thamboosamy Pillai and he decided to make the caves a temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. In 1920 he set up the first wooden stairs, which where then replaced by 272 concrete steps as those currently found in Badhu Caves.    

There is a gigantic image of the god Murugan at the foot of the stairs. There are bats, beetles and other insects inside the cave. The real attraction of the Badhu Caves is the baboons living in the mountains. These monkeys are real thieves and may steal anything if you are careless.

There is regular bus facility from Kuala Lumpur to Badhu Caves. It may cost only few ringets. You can even catch taxi to reach the place. It is the focal point of the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. The temple complex consists of three main caves and a few smaller ones. The Temple Cave has a 100 m long ceiling and features ornate Hindu Shrines. The base of the hill has two more cave temples, the Art Gallery Cave and the Museum Cave.

On the way to Ramayana Cave, there is a 50 feet tall statue of Hanuman and a temple dedicated to Hanuman. The Ramayana Cave depicts the story of Rama in the irregular walls of the Cave. The Murugan Statue at the foot of the stairs is the tallest statue of Muruga in the world.

Don’t miss visiting this place on your trip to Malaysia.

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Experience the Genting in Kuala Lumpur

The Genting Highlands is located about 51 kms from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It is situated on a mountain peak. A multi million ringgit playground with over 40 rides makes it Malaysia’s biggest theme park. There is so much of excitement and fun at the Indoor Theme Park, Water Park and Outdoor Theme Park. The Outdoor Theme Park has lots of thrilling adventures for everyone.

There are lots of attractions inside and outside of the theme park. If you wish to stay longer, there are hotels with in the mountain peak. You can get there by bus and then take the skyway cable car to reach the summit.

The climate here usually drops below 14 degrees and it is good to bring a jacket with you. You can then visit the Casino s Galore the only gambling area of Malaysia. The crowd here is mostly Malaysian Chinese. There is no entrance fee for the Casinos.

The accommodation and food is good in Genting. Children love the theme and water parks. The best time to visit is by 10am in the morning. If you are making a day visit, you should leave by 4pm, since the last bus to Kuala Lumpur stops by 8pm.

It is one of the best tourist spot in Malaysia. Don’t stop paying a visit to this place.

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