Batu Caves To Have An Escalator By End Of This Year
The 400 million-year-old caves are getting a modern touch.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 19 Jan 2024, 04:03 PM
The Batu Caves committee has said that an escalator will be built as an alternative method for devotees and visitors to reach the Sri Subramaniar cave temple
According to FMT, temple committee chairman R Nadarajah said he hopes the federal government will allocate some funds for this project.
"We hope (the government) will help us because this year we are going to put up an escalator for the (disabled) and elderly, who cannot climb the steps (to get to the main temple)," said Nadarajah during a press conference where Human Resources Minister Steven Sim was also present.
He, however, did not disclose how much the project will cost.
Batu Caves serves as a sacred pilgrimage site for Tamil Hindus, featuring a staircase of 272 steps leading to the Sri Subramaniar cave temple, built in 1920
The beautiful limestone caves are over 400 million years old. At their entrance stands a towering 42.7 metre golden statue of Lord Murugan, a Hindu deity.
Despite the spectacular view and history, the site has remained inaccessible for individuals with disabilities or mobility challenges, a concern frequently highlighted in various travel review forums.
The Batu Caves committee's initiative to install an escalator at the tourist destination aims to enhance inclusivity and accessibility.
