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Batu Caves

A giant golden statue of Lord Murugan and 272 painted steps up to temples in a limestone hill.

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Price
Free
Time Needed
2 hours

Why Go

A giant golden statue of Lord Murugan and 272 painted steps up to temples in a limestone hill.

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