A ride to Batu Caves from KL Sentral by KTM Komuter took 20 minutes. Unlike normal Komuter rides, the ride to Batu Caves was pleasant on that day, likewise the weather - clear sky but breezy.
At the entrance of the cave temple, with the statue of Lord Murugan (largest in the world), and stair of 272 steps.
Along the corridor of the temple at the foot of the cave...
Up the 272 steps...
Up inside the cave...
Sunshine seeping into the cave...
Outside the Murugan temple inside the cave... Batu Caves attract many people who come to pray as well casual visitors daily.
Park at the foot of Batu Caves...
Zig-zag bridge over the lake...
Fishes...
After being away from any serious form of routine exercise for quite a long time, the climb up 272 steps and down was no laughing matter. Climbing up was tiring, but thankfully still manageable. I was informed that a cable car service is currently being planned for Batu Caves. If it can be successfully implemented, this will be good news as Batu Caves will become accessible to even more people.
Among the improvement I observed at Batu Caves as compared to years ago:
1. Convenient public transportation to Batu Caves with the availability of KTM Komuter service from KL. The Batu Caves station is located within short walking distance to Batu Caves itself.
2. Ample parking spaces.
3. Various stalls and shops selling souvenirs, clothes, food, Indian vegetarian meals, drinks and traditional Indian snacks (coconut candies, palkova, muruku, etc). Fresh coconut sells at RM3 per fruit and coconut juice does wonders in rehydration in a delicious way. Price-wise, stuff are sold are generally reasonable rates. :P
There are also many pigeons and monkeys all over the cave. It was amusing to see how baby-monkeys hold on their mothers while their mothers lovingly allowed their babies to suckle and ride with them.
The visit to Batu Caves strongly reminds me of the fond moments when I was there with my dearest mother.
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