3 h

Halve dag

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Over deze activiteit

The main Hindu festivals are celebrated every year at Batu Cave including “Diwali” or Deepavali, that celebrate the victory of light over darkness; and also since 1892, the festival of Thaipusam, one of the biggest celebration for Hinduism community from all over the world. During Thaipusam, the procession of the event actually begins from a Temple ("Maha Mariamman" Temple, the oldest one in Kuala Lumpur built in 1873) located in the city center of Kuala Lumpur, barely a street behind the ever busy China Town.

Batu cave remains the most interesting place outside of India to get a chance to observe and attend to the main celebrations of the Hindu community from India, Australia or Singapore. Hinduism remains a minority religion in Malaysia. An estimated 9% of the total population of Malaysia are ethnic Indians, of whom almost 89% are practicing Hinduism. Indian settlers came to Malaysia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these came to work as laborers on rubber plantations, while those who were English-educated occupied more professional positions.

This visit is not only a great opportunity to discover more about Hinduism traditions and beliefs, It is also a unique way to learn about the history of Malaysia and understand its multiculturalism.

Inclusief

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide only (supplement for separate guide apply and are subject to availability)

Niet inclusief

Gratuities
Separate guide for this tour (supplements apply)
Surcharges per tour for pickup and drop-off other than from city hotels (e.g. Cititel Mid Valley, The Gardens, Boulevard, Hilton Kuala Lumpur at KL Sentral, Le Meridien, etc.
Transfers from and to airport, sea/river ports (such as the Port Klang Cruise terminal), train stations that are located inside or outside of the city center and others are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied.
Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied.
Supplements apply during Malaysian Public Holidays

Aanvullend

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
All tour pickups are from Kuala Lumpur city hotels only. A surcharge will be imposed for pick-up other than from city hotels
Hotel pickup and drop-off at centrally located hotels only. A surcharge per tour will be imposed for pickup other than from city hotels (such as Cititel Midvalley, The Gardens, Boulevard, Hilton Kuala Lumpur at KL Sentral, Le Meridien, etc.). Confirmations of surcharges for hotels will be advised upon confirmation of hotel pickup and drop-off
To enter the Batu Caves, customers are required to follow a certain dress code. This religious site does not allow customers entering the caves wearing short skirts / shorts that do not cover the knees or sleeveless shirts / tops.
Supplements apply during Malaysian Public Holidays
The tour may reserve not to confirm pick-up and drop-off services for customers who stay at private residences, apartment complexes and other non-registered tourism accommodation. Customers may be asked to transfer to a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off services. In such cases, it is essential that travelers provide mobile telephone contact information to reconfirm this accordingly. Incomplete information may result in not being able to operate the tour and reserving the right not to refund the customer.
Kindly note that should there be any changes of Government Policy which will have direct effect on the current pricing, we shall reserve the rights to amend accordingly if it is deem necessary.