Comments on: Visiting Batu Caves from Kuala Lumpur

By: Latitude Adjustment: A Tale of Two Wanderers

Latitude Adjustment: A Tale of Two Wanderers — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:10:16 +0000

It looks fascinating, possibly add to our list but we are at a point that we avoid over touristy areas no matter how awesome it may be. Sounds like they need crowd control, like the Galapagos! Great post!

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By: wetanddustyroads

wetanddustyroads — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:55:54 +0000

I can understand that the colourful steps and huge gold statue of Lord Murugan will attract tourists to this site. And as you say, it’s probably a place not to be missed, but then you have to expect the Instagrammers might make this a less enjoyable experience. Your photos are nevertheless lovely.

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By: ETB Travel Photography

ETB Travel Photography — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:24:11 +0000

It looks cool, but I can imagine it is over commercialized. I was recently discouraged by places in Bali being tourist traps

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By: rkrontheroad

rkrontheroad — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:39:40 +0000

I’ve seen photos of this before, and yours are stunning, of those massive statues and inside the cave. Sorry to read about the downsides. It doesn’t appear to be well maintained and that’s a shame.

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:57:30 +0000

In reply to Little Miss Traveller.

I’m completely in agreement, it was such an odd mix of emotions to visit that’s for sure. The monkeys really are a menace; I agree completely!

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By: Little Miss Traveller

Little Miss Traveller — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:42:08 +0000

Another good review Hannah. We went by train but wouldn’t return as we also thought the canes were poorly maintained with rubbish in places which didn’t seem appropriate for a religious site. Also because feeding of monkeys is permitted, they are an absolute nuisance whereas in Singapore where feeding is strictly forbidden they just ignore you and are not a menace.

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By: India Safaris

India Safaris — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:18:48 +0000

In reply to Saasdia.

That makes total sense! It’s always great to go in with realistic expectations and appreciate a place for what it is. I’ll definitely keep it on my list if I find myself in KL—sounds like an experience worth having. Did you have any other favorite spots in the city that stood out to you?

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:14:17 +0000

In reply to The Travel Architect.

Haha, I’m not sure I’d be able to, there’s so many of them!!! I really hope so too. I mean I love a good photo, but it’s just ridiculous now with all the posing. I agree, it’s definitely worth visiting, BUT you just have to be prepared for the over touristed and over commercialised nature of it and get off the main path a bit while you’re there.

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:13:14 +0000

In reply to grandmisadventures.

Totally, it’s such a mixed feelings kinda place. Really glad I visited it, but definitely wouldn’t go back – I can’t bear the Instagrammers prancing about in the way of everyone else.

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:11:31 +0000

In reply to Travels Through My Lens.

Oh they really get everywhere don’t they!!!

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:11:05 +0000

In reply to Diana.

Totally, if I were a local I would be completely cursing all the tourists. It’s so hard when a sight is worth visiting, but it’s overtouristed, and over commercialised – it’s always one for mixed feelings. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Diana, and hope you’re having a lovely weekend.

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:09:31 +0000

In reply to WanderingCanadians.

I completely agree with you – it’s amazing to see, but it feels so commercialised and definitely not what it probably once was.

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