Batu Caves & Putrajaya City Tour
Description
Batu Caves is a unique and fascinating cave temple. Batu Caves consists of three big caves, with the main cave housing ornate Hindu shrines. One of the highlights of a visit here is climbing the 272 steps leading up to the temple. Putrajaya is a city in Malaysia, south of Kuala Lumpur. It’s known for its late-20th-century architecture including the Putra Mosque, made from rose-colored granite with a pink dome. Nearby is the immense, green-domed Perdana Putra, which contains the prime minister’s office complex. The 3-tiered Putra Bridge is inspired by Iranian architecture, with 4 minaret-type piers overlooking the man-made Putrajaya Lake. -A professional driver will navigate but a guide isn’t included
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Located in a limestone outcrop, Batu Caves is a unique and fascinating cave temple. Batu Caves consists of three big caves, with the main cave housing ornate Hindu shrines. One of the highlights of a visit here is climbing the 272 steps leading up to the temple.
The first stop is one of seven bridges in Putrajaya, which is the most elegant. The 240m cable bridge features a futuristic design borrowing the shape of a sailing ship. The Seri Wawasan Bridge is visible from many vantage points of the city.
The Putrajaya Lake is a lake Located at the centre of Putrajaya, Malaysia. This 650 hectares man-made lake is designed to act as a natural cooling system for the city and also for recreation, fishing, water sports and water transport.
This imposing building stands atop the main hill in Putrajaya, catching eyes with its palatial-style green dome and stone walls. Featuring a blend of Islamic and modern architecture, the office complex is where ministers and higher officials work. It is not open to visitors, but you can still admire its grandeur from the outside.
Rose-tinted granite gives the Putra Mosque its iconic pink hue, an elegance that reflects as remarkably on the inside as it does on the outside. Built by the lake in 1997, the mosque can accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers. Visitors would stop by for photographs with this sophisticated landmark, which drew inspiration from Malay and Middle Eastern influences.
One of the best ways to see the city's sights is by taking a 45 minute daytime or evening sightseeing cruise on a comfortable air-conditioned 76 seater cruise boat. Gondola-style boat rides are also available.
While the Pink Mosque may have stolen its thunder, the Iron Mosque (or Tunku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque) is another architectural wonder worth checking out. Constructed primarily from steel, “wire mesh” architecture draws inspiration from Chinese and German designs. Unlike other mosques in Malaysia, there is no minaret which is used to call for prayers. From afar, it looks like it is made of metal or glass.
Designed in 2005 to usher in the new millennium, this is the first monument to be built in Putrajaya. The walkway twirling around the monument illustrates the history of Malaysia, the panels describing significant events in the country. There is a time capsule at the base of the monument which will be opened in 2020. As you move up along the ramps of the Millennium Monument, you can see sweeping views of the waterfront.
The Moroccan Pavilion deserves five stars for Instaworthiness, if such a rating exists. Built to symbolise the diplomatic ties between the two governments, the stunning architecture and delicate craftsmanship bear resemblance to the villages and imperial cities of Morocco.
East Coast Batik which established in 1974 is one of the oldest batik and handicrafts centre in Klang Valley. Visit the gallery and you'd learn that batik is not simply a cloth with an elaborate piece of design. Syarika East Coast is the place you need to visit if you are looking forward to enjoy a holistic experience in Malaysian batik and handicrafts.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up & Drop-off At any Hotels / Apartments & Residence in Kuala Lumpur City
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
The Batu caves were absolutely amazing, so colourful and awe inspiring. Be aware that there are quite a few steps (272) to get up to the temple at the top but well worth the effort. Putrajaya is well worth a visit with some magnificent mosques, other interesting buildings and some spectacular bridges on the tour. You finish at the botanical garden which are beautiful. As we were staying in Putrajaya our guide was kind enough to drop us off right outside our hotel rather than taking us all the way back to KL. All in all a great tour.
Riyas Adventure Time, no adventure here people but deceptive marketing bait and switch. I booked the tour for the Battu caves & city tour, I specified that we would like to be picked up at Port Klang because that's where our cruiseship docks. On the morning of the tour we contacted tour operator to confirm the pick up time, surprise he tells us we have to meet him at downtown Kuala Lumpur which is about 45-60min drive or we would have pay $360us for pick up & return back to the port. This was absolutely ridiculous when we clearly specified our pick up drop location, will of course we are still waiting to get back a refund. Do not use this tour operator in Malaysia, Riyas Adventure Time , there's no adventure here ppl. The Caves are wonderful and downtown Kuala Lumpur, just don't use this tour operator. Helen & Adlai.
This tour pickup and drop off at Kuala Lumpur city areas only, need to pickup & Drop off at port Klang there's an additional surcharge 75Usd only not 360USD.
Great combination of many different things to look at. Great experience. Saw KL on the fast track! Thanks for a fantastic experience
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Our guide Richard was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to explore each of the sights at each stop.
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Good tour. Driver , Nami, was kind and flexible to our request. 45 min for Badu Cave was enough length to us. Photo time of all places were also enough time. It took 5.5 hour including round trip from KL.
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Fantastic trip and highly recommend our driver Karthik who was an excellent host. He arrived at our hotel promptly and was very welcoming. Karthik took us on a great tour of Putrajaya city which was preparing for National Day. Nothing was any trouble for him and he took photos for us at each of the major locations. Karthik also stopped on a bridge so we could take photos of the helicopter and military aircraft flyovers which were practicing for the National Day celebrations. The staff at the Putra Mosque were especially helpful and informative. Karthik then took us to Batu caves and temple. This is a very impressive site and a real must if you are staying in Kuala Lumpur. The monkeys were entertaining on the way up and down the steps and the inside of the caves with the various statuses made some great photos. After looking around the caves and the other temples at the base of the steps we went to our pick up point at the allotted time and Karthik was there within minutes to collect us. We were then taken back to our hotel. As said a great tour, Karthik was a great host, prompt and patient. If you are considering doing this tour I would recommend that you ask for Karthik to take you as his is possibly the best guide we have had on a trip of this kind.
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