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Published: June 12th 2009
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Day 24 Today we headed off to Batu Caves to view the cavern and Hindu Temple inside. We got away a bit late and in the end we did not see the main temple cave.
It is important to get to the caves early enough as the temple cave is closed from 1pm to 4.30pm. As it happened, I checked the bus routes last and we should have got the monorail to Titiwangsa as we had to change buses there anyway. While waiting for the bus we were told to catch, we could have caught several others which would have taken us to the same destination anyway.
We also learnt today that buying a RM2 ticket on then KL Rapid bus gives you
unlimited travel all day on the system with one exception. You need a ticket for the B routes and the U routes, so for a maximum of RM4 you can travel all Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding districts.
We got to the caves, which is located in a limestone outcrop about 15km north of the city and crossed the busy road to the shrine. You cannot miss the outcrop as it such a significant
bump on an almost flat plain surrounding it. If you visit here, beware of bag snatchers. It appears to be a growing problem in the area, although it seems more so with elderly and single women.
We climbed the 272 steps to the top, which is quite a climb. We took it in sections and we all got to the top safely. What they don’t tell you is that once inside the cavern, there is about another 50 steps at the back to reach the furthest part of the cave. The cavern is very impressive with several shines dedicated to various Hindu gods scattered throughout the huge area inside.
As I said previously, we were unable to go into the main temple. This was a shame as we saw postcards of one of the largest reclining Buddhas in the world which is located in the temple. Next time - if they install an escalator.
Danika had her photo taken with a snake, never one for not making a quid, the Indians. There is even a souvenir shop at the entrance to the cavern selling deities amongst other goods. On the way down Peter was attacked twice by
monkeys because of the dring he was carrying, however swift reactions delivered a kick in right place.
After we finished here we went to a Tesco hypermarket for lunch and a bit of retail therapy. We all had a meal in the food court and I don’t thing we paid any more than about $2.50 for our meal. It is so cheap to eat in this country and the food tastes so good. After a few hours wandering around the supermarket, we then headed back to KL and home.
This time we went straight back to Titiwangsa and instead of getting the bus we rode the monorail back home. It only took about 15 minutes and would more than likely have taken an hour on the bus due to KL’s gridlock after 4pm.
In the evening, David and Mary and Stu and Abby and the girls headed off to do more shopping at Chinatown and Peter and Gina stayed at home for the evening.
Tomorrow, who knows what’s going to happen. Kerry and Karen arrive from NZ so we will catch up with them. I think Karen wants some retail therapy around the Golden Triangle.
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