$3 total on R/T train from KL, 35 min each way. Some of the reviews posted here are way too harsh. Yes there are some random pieces of trash. Did it really affect my visit. Not at all. Yes, the stairs are steep. However it’s not smooth concrete. There is plenty of traction and yes there are handrails. If you are out of shape, just rest as you climb. It’s really not that difficult unless you are very old or disabled. I’m glad I made the visit. Really great cave complex!

An interesting visit, worth a visit while in KL. We took our young kids up there and they enjoyed it. I was pleasantly surprised as the last time I visited (20odd years ago) my memory of it wasn’t great. The steps are fine to climb up, just take your time if you’re unfit. I found it relatively clean, a few random chickens and roosters at the top. On the way down there were a few monkeys. I would recommend not taking any plastic bags as they will try to grab it off you. They leave you alone otherwise and are entertaining to watch. We spent about an hour having a look around. Impressive cave at the top.

Seriously? How can anyone recommend this place? The 2 stars is because of the cave they are located, nothing else. It is not worth it the time to get there. The place is very dirty (trash everywhere), lack of maintenance at all levels and authenticity. This is a slap in the face to the people that constructed the old temples in India. Go only if you are bored at your hotel in Kuala Lumpur and there is no better thing to do or eat.

The batu caves were pretty cool. It is free to visit and no wonder why most tours take you to this attraction. This stop is pretty unique and was really nice to visit. Women need to be covered up as it is a religious site. The steps to get to the cave are a bit sketchy and are a great work out for the day. Bring water as the heat and humidity make the climb that much harder. I'd skip the tour and just get a grab from your hotel to here. It cost us like 5usd to get here from down town KL and that was it. There are shops and such around. The cave itself was nice and cool. The monkeys made me nervous. Don't travel here with food unless you want a close encounter.

Needless to say we were thoroughly disappointed with our visit to this natural wonder. The caves themselves are incredible, but have been despoiled by all the Hindu temples and edifices that adorn every aspect of it. This includes painting the actual natural surfaces of the cave walls at the bottom levels. Given that this has become a religious shrine, you would think those associated with it would make a better effort to keep it clean. That actually does the no credit in allowing visitors to see it in such a mess. Aggressive monkeys abound, pulling trash out of the bin, and we even saw one man jumped on by an adhesive monkey that ripped the shocking shopping bags from his grip. The monkey snarled and continued to leap at him as he tried to pick up his belongings. It was a genuine scary moment for the poor gentleman. I know this will be unpopular, but I think they need to remove all the manmade aspects of the caves and return it to its natural glory. FWIW, it is easy to get to via the commuter train service.

We'd been advised to go very early, or later in the day when it'd be cooler. But, as luck would have it, we could only go mid day. But it was overcast so pleasant. The steps are steep (and uneven at places) but you can catch your breath at the several landings, so its quite manageable. There are monkeys but were weren't bothered (we had no food). We took a Grab both ways because we didn't have much time, otherwise I'd have taken the Kommuter train.

As the title says, it's free* - meaning that if you are female and are following the dress code, then you can get in free of charge. If you are not following the dress code (which they are very strict about), then they do not waste a second in forcing you to buy a sarong to allow you to enter. The attraction itself is worth a visit with the large statue and caves being quite awesome to see. You do need to climb a lot of stairs so this does require being in reasonable physical condition. Do beware of the monkeys as they may try to grab you or your things. The easiest ways to get here are the commuter train or by Grab/taxi.

We took a grab from our hotel to these caves, we got there around 10:30 am, it wasn’t too busy. We did notice all the garbage , but later we heard that there was a big festival with 1000nds of people there, so that explained the garbage issue. Up in the cave it self it was pretty dirty, and stinky, good thing we got a good whiff of the incense that they were burning. Lots of monkeys, and chickens wandering around. I have seen nicer and cleaner temples but now I can say been there done that!

After a train ride of 30 minutes from down town KL we arrived at Batu Caves. Maybe it was because of the het that day but it was not what we expected. Of course the statues are imposing ,climbing the colored stairs and the monkeys that run loose are also an experience. But all in all it was not what we expected or hoped for. Fortunately we had not planned the full tour and we can go on the train after an hour.

One to tick off but overall disappointing. Firstly, don't listen to what your Grab/Taxi drivers says, ladies will need to cover to below their knees. I didn't realise this was a Hindu thing, but it seems to be. Looks impressive, the closer you get, the grimier it becomes. Filthy, rubbish everywhere, including inside the caves. Not sure their God's would approve. Lots of stalls to browse. Train avoids the traffic but is slow.