A trip to Batu Caves from Kuala Lumpur will take you along a dramatically changing landscape - the glamorous city fades into concrete forgettable towns that further fade into dry dusty tar roads with nothing but plain grounds on either side.

The journey is almost like a preparation to the contrasts of textures and colours of the cave and the temple within. The clash of raw uncut stone of the cave makes for a stunning backdrop to the intricately carved colourful temple domes - a fantastic visual treat indeed.