“Batu Caves” after “Thaipusam Festival”.Climb the 272 steps to the mysterious limestone cave
The Kuala Lumpur-centric press conference was jointly organized by Tourism Malaysia and All Nippon Airways. On the last day of my stay, I went to “Batu Caves” in the morning. Malaysia’s largest Hindu temple “Batu Caves” is located on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, a total of three caves on a huge limestone mountain. There is a temple in the center, which is a holy place for Hindus. To reach the temple, you need to climb 272 steep steps, and believers climb up slowly with milk pots on their hands.
When I visited, the road to the shrine was very busy as the annual Thaipusam festival had just ended. Many open-air baths are lined up in a row, filled with a festive atmosphere. On the day of the festival, believers and tourists from all over the country, as well as believers who stabbed their bodies with needles and carried kabaddi on their shoulders, were too shocked to move. It is said that the coconuts on the road were cleaned up the day before.
Stalls selling roses and marigold garlands along the way to the Batu Caves
A plethora of Indian desserts that are essential for celebrations
The 272 steps are quite steep, it is recommended to climb slowly while checking your feet. Do not bring any food as there are wild monkeys along the way. Also, there is a chance of your smartphone and luggage being stolen, so don’t forget to manage your valuables. Climbing up the stairs in the scorching heat, sweating profusely, overlooking the city scenery of Kuala Lumpur, I feel very rewarded.
There is a temple in front of Murugan, the god of war, with a height of about 42m and 272 steps. It is said that one shot can win every battle.
It takes about 30 minutes to climb up. Be careful as the central area is used by worshipers.
People who went to worship with milk pots on their heads flocked to the temple in a steady stream.
When I look back near the top, I can see Kuala Lumpur city
Continue to the cave. The mysterious world view will calm your heart down at once. There are gods and temples enshrined everywhere in the cave. For believers, breakfast is served when visiting the shrine in the morning.
If you go further inside, light shoots out of a huge natural hole. You will be overwhelmed by the atmosphere where the magnificence and faith of the earth have intertwined for 400 million years.
Due to the different heights in the cave, it presents a view that you have never seen before
Temples come into view as you are guided by the lights behind you.
On the way back, gods are enshrined everywhere
In the dark cave, there are all kinds of lights, so you can rest assured.my feet are always dripping wet
Batu Caves
location:Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor
website:Batu Caves
Next, head to Thean Hou Temple. Built in 1989, it is the largest Chinese temple in Malaysia and attracts many believers. When you arrive, you are captivated by its size and splendor. There are many lanterns hanging in front of the main hall that enshrines the three statues of Goddess Tianhou. It is very beautiful when taking pictures and is very popular among tourists. When you take off your shoes and head to the main hall to pray, there is a large dome on the ceiling. After silently praying, we hope you can taste the lucky lottery (10 ringgit: about 280 yen, 1 ringgit = about 28 yen). Immediately grab a stick with a number on it, and when you let go of it, only one stick will appear. If you open the shelf with the numbers written on it, you will find a piece of paper with the result written on it. Travel and movement are fine when I pull, it says multiple challenges to fulfill your wish.
In addition, the “Tianhou Palace” has a marriage registration office in the basement, which is said to be very effective for blind dates. The old man under the moonlight stands in the garden, enshrining the modern twelve zodiac signs, and you can take a photo with your own zodiac sign.
Thean Hou Temple
location:65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur
Enjoy fine Indian cuisine.End your tour with mango dessert and Malay food
Refuel with Indian delicacies after visiting temples in temperatures exceeding 30°C. We visited the Indian restaurant “PASSAGE THRU INDIA” for lunch. The dark interior is filled with oriental decorations. Although it is a popular restaurant, there are many seats, so you can eat with peace of mind.
I ordered “Tandoori Chicken” and “Garden Salada”. Such as ‘Ululai Varuval’, crispy fried potato sabzi. The “Aloo Gobi” ending with cauliflower and potatoes, and the “Panjabi Gosht” lamb curry were both excellent. Various curries are spicy but easy to eat. Some of the staff can speak a little Japanese, so I can ask them about their recommended dishes.
across india
location:No. 4, Jalan Delima, off Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
website:Across India (English)
“PASSAGE THRU INDIA” where you can enjoy exquisite Indian food that is easy for Japanese to eat
The lights are dimmed so you can relax and enjoy your lunch and dinner.
From standard tandoori chicken to garnished sabji and more.
An Indian curry made with lamb, okra and cauliflower can be enjoyed all at once.
Enjoy dessert after lunch. Then go to “Mango Aloha” at “Mid Valley Megamall”. The shop is conveniently located in a shopping mall and is a favorite dessert shop among the locals. The interior is also lovely in mango colour.
What I tasted was “Who’s The Fruitscake”, a plump mango pudding in the center surrounded by various fruits. Plenty of fruit and rich pudding is the best pairing. In addition, there is “The Classic Mango Sticky Rice”, which was addicted to eating in Thailand. The combination of chewy coconut rice and juicy mango is addictive.
There are also plenty of other menu items such as mango ice cream and smoothies, so why not use them to cool off?
Mango Aloha
location:Level 31 Syed Putra Circle 59200 Kuala Lumpur
website:Mango Aloha
“Mango Aloha” Dessert Time at “Mid Valley Megamall”
“Who’s The Fruitscake” Fruitcake Surrounded by Mango Pudding
“Classic Mango Sticky Rice” decorated with dynamic coconut milk
We also recommend “Mango Aloha Sticky Rice”, a plate that puts everything on “Fruit Smoothie” and “Fruit and Sago”
At the end of the itinerary, head to the “Makan Kitchen” located in the “DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur”, which brings together Malaysian delicacies from multicultural backgrounds. The 80-item menu offers Malay, Chinese and Indian dishes. It’s a great opportunity to revisit dishes you’ve encountered in the regions you’ve visited.
The restaurant also serves Peranakan, Christian, and North and South Indian cuisines. Enjoy dinner at the spacious restaurant, which can accommodate up to 350 people, while admiring the elegant night view of Kuala Lumpur. It’s a buffet style, so you can choose your favorite flavors at your own pace. Of course, dessert is also eaten with the main course. “ABC” and “Cendle” offer toppings made fresh in front of you. Malaysian sweet tea “Teh Tarik” is also available for you to relax after your meal.
Makan Kitchen (DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur)
location:Intermark 348 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, 50400
website:no
This trip focused on Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, visited the land of gods and good luck spots in Malaysia, and enjoyed a variety of Malay delicacies to fill your stomach every day.
There are so many places and things I want to buy when shopping, I really feel like going there again. This is the perfect time to leave cold and snowy Japan for warmer Malaysia.
