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Putrajaya Exploration: Iconic Landmarks and Batu Caves from Kuala Lumpur
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Batu Caves
Embark on a day trip from Kuala Lumpur to explore the iconic landmarks of Putrajaya, the seat of the Malaysian government. Visit beautiful Islamic-inspired landmarks and impressive bridges, and then head to Batu Caves to see the towering statue of Lord Murugan.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Batu Caves - Batu Caves is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, located in Gombak district, 13 kilometres (8 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village. Batu Caves is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. It is also known as the 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Muruga as it is one of the ten most important shrines in India and Malaysia. The Lord Murugan statue at the foot of Batu Caves is the second tallest Hindu deity statue in the world with a heroic height of 42.7 metres (140 ft.). The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- English Speaking Professional Driver
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fee: Cruise Tasik (12 USD)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tour Guide
Additional Information
If you’re looking to optimize your time while in Kuala Lumpur, this one-day excursion to Putrajaya, the home of the Malaysian government, is a fantastic choice. Avoid the hassle of navigating your way south and instead, enjoy direct hotel pickup and drop-off to various notable Islamic-inspired attractions in Putrajaya, such as the Putra Mosque and the Prime Minister’s Office.
Explore the remarkable bridges of Putrajaya that cross over the city’s artificial central lake. Ride comfortably in a climate-controlled vehicle to avoid the sweltering heat.
Before your return to the hotel, make a stop at the Batu Caves, where a majestic 140-foot statue of the Hindu god Lord Murugan dominates the scene. Visible from a great distance, this is the tallest statue of a Hindu deity in Malaysia, and the third tallest of its kind globally, surpassed only by Nepal’s Kailashnath Mahadev Statue and Indonesia’s Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue.
Location
Batu Caves
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Veronika
Feb 22, 2024
Putrejaya is a must see while visiting Malaysia. Fauzi was an excellent driver and guide. - Fauzi was an excellent driver, was on time and was very knowledgeable about the history of Putrejaya and Malaysia in general. The tour organizer contacted us via WhatsApp the night before with Fauzi’s vehicle information and pick up time. We visited all the sites as advertised and we never felt rushed.
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Jacqueline
Dec 28, 2023
Would recommend - Car was spacious, clean and A/C worked good. Driver waited for us even when staying longer than expected at certain visits, although we did have to skip the last visit because of this but that was on us. Would book again to avoid hassle of finding transportation from one place to another. Would recommend asking for a tour of the “steel mosque” that was the highlight of our trip.
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Saiedlawati
Aug 5, 2023
Very satisifed! Highly recommend - Amazing experience. The driver was really friendly, the car was new and very clean and comfy. He picked us up on time from the lobby and adjusted the timing based on our preferences. Definitely this tour company and the tour itself are highly recommended
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John27101975
May 8, 2023
Satisfied - Recomended, it is easy to go from 1 place to another for photo stop as we were travelling with senior citizens. Driver was helpful as he actually help us to snap photos.
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Sanjo52
Dec 11, 2023
A good second trip! - This is a good trip if you have already done the city tour - we hadn't! It is a lot of travelling but worthwhile to see the stunning mosques, government buildings and a different area outside the city.
Our driver was lovely. She was knowledgeable about the places and very flexible when we decided to change some of the plans! We enjoyed her company and she tried really hard to make sure we enjoyed our trip.
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Worldtraveler7788
May 31, 2024
Tip the balance - The tour was private in the sense that the guide was 'one man band' as driver of a 5 seated car and the part time guide. The pros are flexible time for pick up and visit schedule, the cons are the guide was less knowledgeable, e. g., just introducing the name of the sites, focusing on driving and duration of each visit. Perhaps luck can let us choose a balance between a safe and well-informed tour.
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