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The 10 Best Caverns & Caves in Malaysia, Malaysia
Coordinates: 2°30′N 112°30′E / 2.500°N 112.500°E / 2.500; 112.500
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1. Batu Punggul Caves
2. Mulu World Heritage Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 388 reviews
The forested mountains feature spectacular razor-edged pinnacles and hide one of the largest limestone cave systems in the world.
Reviewed By 950yashr - Jaipur, India
It was an wonderful experience in Mulu national park, it is a heaven for the people who loves nature, it has tropical climate that means its can rain anytime, The best thing is that we get to see so many things at one place. The caves, clear water pool, canopy walk, river safari and etc. Park guide's were very elaborative and their knowledge is pretty good as most of them are localities. For a person like it was a perfect getaway as very less mobile connection works at mulu.
3. Niah Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By Lo11111111
I depart as early as 5am from miri city centre to Pujut Bus station by grab (many grab are available even it is still early morning). At Pujut Bus station, bus any bus ticket heading to Bintulu (no reservation needed as there are many highway bus company, counter has open very early as well). Bus trip will takes about 90 minutes before stopping at Niah rest area (Persimpangan Niah). The journey was little bumpy, don't eat heavy breakfast before boarding! Once you reach Niah rest area, just ask the bus driver how to locate the local car driver to take you up to Niah cave, which is just about less than 10 min driving. There are many local drivers stand by already. One way cost RM30. I exchange my mobile number with the driver so that I can call him to take me down from Niah (he offer me discount as well as I book him 2 ways). For return trip, just hop in to any highway bus heading to Miri (again, no reservation required). You can pay by cash to driver upon arrival. Travelling by highway bus is very easy and much cheaper compared to booking a private car or grab all the way from Miri centre to Niah cave. Do try it out! As a slow solo hiker, I took 4 hours to visit all 3 caves and orang asli village. I would recommend to hike as early as possible as the weather is cooler, and less crowd (which you could take as many picture as you can without anyone in the picture!). There are 2 orang Iban ladies selling some drink and souvenirs on the half way, you need to pay RM0.50 to use the toilet as well. I enjoy every moment of hike and scenery. The caves were amazing to see! Do prepare good hiking shoes, torchlight, gloves, ample drinking water. Watch out your steps as the caves are slippery, some wooden planks are broken as well.
4. Tanjung Rhu Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,194 reviews
Reviewed By rickgg2015 - Orlando, United States
This beautiful beach is excellent for watching sunsets, very calm waters, good restaurants nearby, lots of shops and connections for island hopping and adventure trips,,,,,,just remember to always bargain the price down from the listed price
5. Mulu Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By NicT198 - Sibu, Malaysia
As a Malaysian, i have learned about the size of the caves from the school text books but i couldn't imagine how magnificently large and beautiful it is. Words and photos are insufficient to describe the size and beauty of these caves. There's a total of 4 show caves separated into 2 places: Deer and Lang caves are side-by-side: 3km walk from the park HQ - it is also the place to watch the 'bat exodus' Wind and Clear Water caves: requires a boat ride to reach; there are many stairs in these 2 caves but it's definitely worth the effort. - to visit: please prepare a torch light, poncho (just in case it rains), hiking shoes with good grip (could be slippery); and always, listen to the guide - they are there to make sure of our safety and comfort. on the side note: I believe this is the most well-maintained national park in Sarawak - clean and tidy.
6. Gua Batu Maloi by RNR Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
7. Deer Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By Poleinahole - Switzerland, null
The park is very well organized with accommodation; an info center; activities (like the canopy and night walks), guides; well maintained paths; clean toilets snd a well stocked shop with bug spray, rain ponchos, etc. A highlight is the 45 minute walk to and from Lang and Deer Caves and the caves themselves. Both are beautiful. It’s now rainy season and it poured at dusk so there were no bats, but the experience was incredible just the same. Given that it’s low season I was able to walk back to the park HQ by myself. Magical. Note that even if you fo see the bats, you won’t be able to get the famous picture of the “Abraham Lincoln” looking rock face of the cliff staring at the bats. That was taken by a photographer dangling from inside the roof of the cave for hours, rather than from the outside of the cave bay viewing area.
8. Clearwater / Wind Show Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By Kenveron
The Clearwater Cave river system is one of the longest in the world measuring some 220 kms & still counting. It is a must go when you are visiting the Mulu National Park. If you are adventurous enough, do take a swim in the river outside the cave. There is the picnic platform with changing rooms beside it.
9. Silabur Cave
10. Batu Caves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13,417 reviews
These impressive limestone caves are also used for Hindu festivals and pilgrimages.
Reviewed By NandanRao - Bengaluru, India
Climbing the colorful 272 steps, one reaches the huge cave - also housing the temple of Lord Murugan. The cave is amazing, very tall and spacious and very cool even in the hot Malaysian weather. The stair climb is a good workout with lot of photo stops and monkey encounters! Once reaching the top, you enter the large cave with various temples. This being one of the oldest temples in Malaysia is holy to Hindus, To enter the temple area, you need to remove footwear. The cave itself is very large, the rock and limestone formations are amazing to see and the entire area is surprisingly clean. Beware of the mosquitoes in the cave. It would be advisable to carry an insect repellent - especially after the perspiring 272 step climb! The other interesting part of this area is the Ramayana Cave. The story of Ramayana depicted via colorful idols is thoroughly enjoyable Tips: 1. Carry an insect repellent (mosquitoes) 2. Be careful of monkeys, if they see anything colorful in your hands they just grab 3. Go early in the morning to beat the crowds and sun 4. Visit the Ramayana cave (5RM per person)
