Batu Caves ( Limestone Caves)

[Ching]

Batu caves is a sacred place for the Hindus in Malaysia. The caves consist of 3 main caves and several other smaller ones. The main cave chamber is approximately 400 meters long and 100 meters high. You have to climb 272 steps which will lead you to this religious and magnificient Batu Caves. Once a year during the Thaipusam festival, more than 1 Million Hindus and other visitors throng the caves.

Batu Caves is a popular tourist attraction in Malaysia.

1) The main entrance to Batu Caves.


2) You have to climb 272 steps before you can see the caves.


3) A few more steps to go


4) As you enter the cave, you will be astounded by the large cave chamber.


5) These stairs are inside the cave chamber, leading to other caves.

[Ching]

A few candid shots at Batu Caves.

1) An Indian priest making offering to a devotee
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y.../IMG_29532.jpg

2) That was a tough climb..

http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y.../IMG_31132.jpg

3) One of the main attraction at the caves - monkeys
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y.../IMG_31412.jpg

4) A tourist from China
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y.../IMG_31452.jpg

5) A young boy feeding pigeons
http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y.../IMG_30042.jpg

[wtlwdwgn]

That's a very nice set of images. Looks like an interesting place to visit.

[NoCard]

Awesome place, well captured.
Thanks for sharing Ching.

[ScottL]

Ching,

I have edited your second post in this thread and left only links to keep the thread to the 5 image per thread rule.

Thank You