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Sunday, 11 October 2026

KL Sentral to Batu Caves

Transit Guide: KL Sentral → Batu Caves

By KTM Komuter (Batu Caves Line)


Batu Caves: a climb of 272 rainbow steps beneath the watchful gaze of Lord Murugan, where faith and color meet.

Destination: Batu Caves

Batu Caves is a limestone hill with a series of caves and temples, and one of Malaysia’s most iconic landmarks. The site is famous for the 272 colorful steps leading up to the Temple Cave, the towering golden statue of Lord Murugan, and its role as a major Hindu pilgrimage site, especially during the Thaipusam Festival.