#templecave

[zedcm]

A 346 km day loop, taking in a fantastic remote cave temple full of bats! (Don't worry, I made sure to wear a mask and clean up! I walked quietly through the caves also, so as not to disturb the bats too much), and the fantastic Phusanfah Resort, with its mini Singha Lion statue and galloping white horses). 

 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐚𝐢 ถ้ำแม่สรวย / 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐚𝐢 is a beautiful #cave with multiple caverns and hundreds of #bats! The concrete route to the temple cave is just a few kilometers off the main R118, snaking its way around Mae Suai Dam, providing great views of the dam. 

 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 Apparently, the cave complex was discovered by accident in 1985 by villagers who went up to farm in the area. At the time the entrance was small and hidden by vines, but when discovered, the villagers crawled into the cavity out of curiosity, which is when the huge cave complex was revealed. 

 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 There are two entrances to the cave. One entrance has been enlarged, making it easy to walk into. However, for those who are more daring, (and for those who wish to see the full cave complex), you can enter (or exit) the smaller entranceway and navigate the difficult craggy rocks and slippery ladders. Well worth doing for the additional caverns, but exercise caution. 

 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 Inside the cave are huge #stalagmites and #stalactites, forming interesting shapes. Some of them look like elephants and others like temple pillars. The bacteria which covers the cave walls form stunning ethereal-looking glittery veils. 

 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 When visiting you really need a powerful torch to see well and navigate around. The ground and rocks are slippery in sections and of course, there is bat #guano (so best to wear a mask). 

 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Basic. There are basic bathroom facilities with running water to the right of the main cave entrance where you can also wash your hands after visiting the cave. 

 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞/𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 There is a small shrine and meditation/merit-making temple area also. No fee is charged to visit the cave (but always good to leave a donation). 

 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://goo.gl/maps/wRxJKyFCSH9CvuDB6

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𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 The fastest route is via the main R118 (145km from #ChiangMai). Not my favourite route, but it is quick and there are plenty of eateries along the way (i.e. #DoiChangCoffee shop: https://goo.gl/maps/JNAunSbLbhDFzDbh8)

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𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 To break up the monotony of the main highway, I suggest taking the R1150 (see map route below) (or the R109). Then once you reach Phrao, take the R1001 to #Srilanna National Park and #MaeGnatDam area. For a special treat head to 𝐏𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 for a cool drink. Non-guests can enter by paying 50 Baht (which can be redeemed when you buy a drink. I bought a strawberry smoothie - 120 Baht ). 

The statues of running horses and the miniature #Singha lion set upon amazing grounds are just fantastic. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://goo.gl/maps/sG4ATCMNQgjWSMN19 

#PhusafahResort 

Additionally, #WatBanDin is well worth viewing in this area too. This temple has some of the most unusual giant dramatic and colourful dragons I have ever seen! More on Wat Ban Din and other attractions are in this previous trip report: https://motogirlthailand.com/12-hour-day-ride/

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𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐩 GOOGLE MAP LINK: (346 km loop from #ChiangMai): https://bit.ly/3zFPV2W

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[nuramalion]

Mendaki Ratusan Anak Tangga Menuju Temple Cave

Mendaki Ratusan Anak Tangga Menuju Temple Cave

Hari terakhir Minggu, 16 Januari 2017 Hari ini merupakan hari terakhir bagi perjalanan singkat saya dan Nurul melanglang di Singapura dan Kuala Lumpur. Kami akan kembali ke Jakarta dengan penerbangan malam pukul 20.30. Waktu yang tersisa kami agendakan untuk mendaki anak tangga di Batu Cave dan menikmati pemandangan dari puncak Menara KL (KL Tower) sebagai penutup perjalanan ini. Tidak seperti…

[hackshaw]

Pictures & videos can't quite capture the phenomenal scale & size of #BatuCaves featuring a colossal 43m (150 ft) #LordMurugan statue. Batu Caves (#Tamil: பத்து மலை : Pathumalai) is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in #Gombak, #Selangor, #Malaysia. It takes its name from the Malay word batu, meaning 'rock'. The hill was originally known as Kapal Tanggang from the legend of Si Tanggang. The town nearby is named after the Batu Caves limestone formation. The cave is one of the most popular #Hindu shrines outside India, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of the Tamil festival of #Thaipusam in Malaysia. Batu Caves is also referred as 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Murugan as there are 6 important holy shrines in #India and 4 more in Malaysia. The 3 others in Malaysia are Kallumalai Temple in Ipoh, Tanneermalai Temple in #Penang and Sannasimalai Temple in #Malacca. Batu Caves was promoted as a place of worship by K. Thamboosamy Pillai, an Indian Tamil trader. He was inspired by the vel-shaped entrance of the main cave and was inspired to dedicate a temple to Lord Murugan within the caves. In 1890, Pillai, who also founded the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, #KualaLumpur, installed the Murti (consecrated statue) of Sri Murugan Swami in what is today known as the #TempleCave. Since 1892, the #Thaipusam festival in the Tamil month of Thai (which falls in late January/early February) has been celebrated there. Currently there are 272 brightly painted concrete steps leading to the Temple Cave, the largest & best known of the various cave temples, so named because it houses several Hindu shrines beneath its high vaulted ceiling. At the base of the hill are 2 more cave temples, Art Gallery Cave & Museum Cave, both of which are full of Hindu statues & paintings. This complex was renovated & opened as the Cave Villa in 2008. The Ramayana Cave is situated to the extreme left as one faces the sheer wall of the hill. On the way to the Ramayana Cave, there is a 15 m (50 ft) tall statue of #Hanuman and a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. (source: Wikipedia) - - - - - - #Monuments #Landmarks #HinduShrine #HinduTemple #withGalaxy (at Batu Caves Temple, Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci64LYIg0ZT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[attyvicsimon]

Rising 100 meters or a total of steep 272 steps above the ground in #Selangor #Malaysia are the #BatuCaves comprising of 3 main caves and a few small ones. #CathedralCave or #TempleCave is the biggest, with high ceiling & ornate shrines dedicated to deity #Murugan 😉👍😎 #Travel #AuthenticTravel #TravelMindset #Backpacking #Wanderlust #Adventure #TravelInspiration #JourneyOfLife #JourneyOfFaith #YOLO #FOMO #Backpacker (at Batu Caves Temple)

[findingmewhereeverimaybe]

When did you last explore the unknown parts of yourself? Do you know what lies within you? It’s time to dive in take a look, create light where there has been darkness for so long. It’s time to shine ✨ Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾 . . . . #batucaves @we_heart_kualalumpur #kualalumpur #womenwhoexplore #WSEtravel #connectingtravellers #travelingbikinis #findingmewhereverimaybe @solocaltravel #inspirationaldestinations #malaysia #discoverasia #passionpassport #solotravel #cave #templecave #lightwithin #explore #adventuretime #hinducaves #travelmalaysia #girlsgoneinternational #womenaroundtheworld #travelblog #instatravel #newblogger #traveltips #discovermalaysia #asiahasmyheart #unknown #womenwhowander #lostgirlstribe #divein #wheretogo #whereintheworld #wheretonext (at Batu Caves Hindu Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

[astromance1982]

Climbing the 272 step stairwell to the Temple Cave #BatuCaves #TempleCaves #LordMuruganStatue #KualaLumpur #Malaysia (at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

[dannykronstrom]

Un temple dans la roche. #TempleCave #dambulla (à Dambulla Royal Cave Temple)

[halfuhalfme]

Thailand 2016. Selfie in Phraya Nakhon Cave.

[16648km]

Kampot

Des notre retour de l'île aux lapins nous avons sauté dans un tuktuk direction Kampot (1h de route, 15$ pour deux). Nous avions réserve une chambre a Nakru guesthouse ou nous avons été très bien reçus. Le lendemain matin nous sommes partis à la recherche du “temple cave”. Nous avons loué un scooter et après avoir fait le plein nous sommes partis sur la route. Nous avons mis quasiment deux heures à trouver notre chemin, tellement les panneaux sont inexistants. Nous avons finalement trouvé l'entrée de la grotte grâce à une petite fille qui nous a montré un “chemin” (petit sentier de terre au milieu d'un champ). Nous sommes finalement arrivés à bon port ou des jeunes hommes nous ont sauté dessus pour garder notre scooter contre rémunération ou jouer les guides dans la grottes. Nous nous sommes esquivés et dépêchés d'aller à la découverte de ce temple… Dont la visite ne valait vraiment pas le détour. Petite grotte mal entretenue, avec un petit temple sans grand intérêt. Après deux trois photos de ce temple direction la sortie par un petit tunnel étroit et glissant que nous avons préféré éviter. De retour à notre scooter (bien gardé) que nous avons enfourché pour continuer notre balade dans cette campagne magnifique. La route était plus intéressante que la destination!! De retour sur Kampot pour un rapide lunch (cordon bleu accompagné d'une noix de coco, miam!) avant de repartir à la découverte des alentours. Visite d'un petit temple le Wat traey Koh, plein de jeunes bonz qui s'affairaient à débroussailler les lieux. Nous sommes alors allé observer le joli coucher de soleil sur la rivière qui traverser la ville. Une nuit et un merveilleux second petit à l'épic art café nous voilà à nouveau à bord d'un bus direction Sihanoukville.

[findingmewhereeverimaybe]

Just some cave exploration by gas lantern in the Cave of Wat Tham in Chaing Dao, Thailand 🇹🇭 . . . #spelunking #caveexploration #templecave #caveofwattham #chiangdao #explorethailand #backpackingseasia #travelblogger #findingmewhereverimaybe #gaslantern #bats #limestone #solobackpacker #adventuretime #getoutdoors #seetheworld #happyheart #womenexplorers #womenbackpackers #lovinlife #international (at วัดถ้ำเชียงดาว - Chiang Dao Cave Temple)