Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary with a Batu Caves Visit

Itinerary
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Stop At: Batu Caves, Batu Caves, Selangor

The Batu Caves in Malaysia are one of the most important Hindu religious sites outside of India and are a must-see once you tire of shopping and wandering Kuala Lumpur.

Just eight short miles north of the city, the Batu Caves are just one of the many interesting things to do around Kuala Lumpur. The caves attract around 5,000 visitors a day who come to climb the grueling 272 steps up to the caverns.

The Batu Caves are a focal point for Hindu Malaysians, particularly during Thaipusam: they house a 113-year-old temple, along with an interesting array of Hindu artwork and shrines.

Every year during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, the Batu Caves attract more than a million devotees and spectators. The eight-hour procession of music and ceremony leaves offerings before a giant statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War.
Approaching the caves, the first thing you notice is a towering golden statue of Lord Murugan. Erected in 2006, this statue is the largest in the world dedicated to the deity and stands guard to the 272 leg-burning steps that lead up to the cave entrances.

As you make your way up the steps, you will undoubtedly be entertained by a tribe of monkeys that feed off the steady stream of tourists. You may take pictures, but pay attention to your belongings!

Resting points along the stairs provide nice views of the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, 28500 Malaysia

Once reaching the Sanctuary we will be doing a registration process and after that you may be able to observe the young elephant roaming freely.

At around 1.00 pm a documentary shows translocation of wild elephants to their new habitat by Department of Wildlife and National Park (PERHILITAN) will be showing to you at the media room. After the video show the Nature Guide Services will be meeting you and guide you during the visit.

Registration (sticker / visitor pass) for the visitors is a must.

INTERPRETATION CENTRE

Recommendation for the visitors to visit this centre for more information.

10.30 am - 12.00 pm

YOUNG ELEPHANT OBSERVATION :

Visitor will be able to observe the young elephant roaming freely.

1.00 pm & 1.30 pm

VIDEO SHOW

A documentary shows translocation of wild elephants to their new habitat by Department of Wildlife and National Park (PERHILITAN)

2.00 pm - 2.15 pm

(Friday : 3.00 pm - 3.15 pm)

ELEPHANT CROSSING

Chance for the visitors to see and take photograph with adult elephants (mahout).

2.15 pm – 3.00 pm
CONSERVATION TALK FROM MAHOUT AND THE ELEPHANT

Introduction to behavior, conservation and history of the elephant in NECC.

The explanation are been given by the PERHILITAN staff.

Note:

Elephant riding is not allowed. Visitors and elephants are separated by barrier.

3.00 pm – 3.15 pm
ELEPHANT CROSSING


Duration: 5 minutes