About Batu caves The Batu Caves are a limestone hill formation in Selangor, Malaysia, just north of Kuala Lumpur. The caves are one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India, and are dedicated to Lord Murugan. They are also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malaysia. The Batu Caves are a limestone hill formation in Selangor, Malaysia, just north of Kuala Lumpur. The caves are one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India, and are dedicated to Lord Murugan. They are also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malaysia. The caves are accessible by train from Kuala Lumpur. The train station is located in the town of Gombak, which is adjacent to the caves. The caves are a popular destination for cave explorers, and there are a number of cave trails that lead through the caves. The main cave is the Temple Cave, which is the largest cave in the complex and is home to the shrine of Lord Murugan. The Batu Caves are open daily from 8:00am to 7:00pm. Admission is free.
