Attracting thousands of visitors each year, the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur is a sacred site that never fails to take away the breath of its guests. Explore these 400 million year old caves while residing at a short stay apartment in Kuala Lumpur such as the Ascott Kuala Lumpur the most popular choice of abode among the many Kuala Lumpur serviced apartments located within the area. Standing proud at 42.7 meters, the imposing statue of the Lord Murugan at first strikes you at the very foot of the Batu Caves. It is said that the statue had cost about 24 million rupees, having been made out of 250 tonnes of steel, 300 litres of gold paint and 1550 cubic meters of concrete. However, the most interesting of it all would be the many caves that shelter within this limestone hill out of which the Cathedral Cave is the largest, housing many shrines adorned with colourful statues and other baubels within them. The best time to visit the Batu Caves would be during the Thaipusam festival when despite the crowds, the many festivities revolving around this mystic sacred site are sure to take your breath away.
