I woke up early, full of excitement for my first official day exploring Kuala Lumpur. I booked a Grab ride and headed straight to Batu Caves—a destination I had dreamed of seeing for years.
🚗 The ride took around 15 minutes, and the best part? Entrance is free! The weather was very hot that morning, and although I expected to see many monkeys, there were surprisingly few—only a handful of curious pigeons scattered around the base of the stairs.
But nothing could take away from the magic of the place. The towering golden statue of Lord Murugan stood proudly, and the rainbow-colored staircase leading up to the caves was bursting with joy and energy. Still, I felt intimidated when I saw those 272 steps—I almost backed out. I asked a girl nearby to take some photos of me, and as we chatted, I told her I was afraid to go up.
To my surprise, she offered to climb with me and said something that stuck with me:
“If you can travel all this way alone, you can definitely climb these stairs.”
Her kindness gave me the push I needed. As we climbed together, we exchanged stories. She was a solo traveler from Morocco, and we instantly clicked.
When we reached the top, the view took my breath away. 🕯️ Inside the cave, rays of sunlight streamed through openings above, creating a soft glow over the natural rock formations. The space felt sacred and peaceful, with gentle echoes of prayers and the cool air offering a moment of stillness.
We took a few more pictures, then made our way back down.
💙 She kindly offered me a ride with her private driver to my next stop: the Federal Territory Mosque. When we arrived, she even refused to let me pay, and we said our goodbyes with warm hearts.
At the mosque, they recognized I was Muslim from my hijab and welcomed me warmly. (If you’re not Muslim, a guided tour is provided, which is a beautiful gesture of inclusion.) I took off my shoes and entered one of the most magnificent mosques I’ve ever seen.
🕌 Inside, the mosque was calm and elegant. The high domes were decorated with intricate calligraphy and soft blue and white tones. The natural lighting through the arched windows added serenity to the space. I even witnessed a wedding ceremony—a lovely couple standing hand-in-hand, surrounded by joy. It felt like a real-life fairy tale moment.
After my visit, I was starving and found a nearby restaurant with an authentic Malaysian vibe. I ordered rice with kebab, but unfortunately, the food wasn’t great, so I left it unfinished and headed back to the hotel to rest.
Later that evening, I got ready and went out again—this time to KLCC Park to watch the famous dancing fountains. Before the show, I wandered into Suria KLCC Mall and was delighted to find a TGI Fridays! I treated myself to a juicy steak meal, grabbed a coffee, and went back to the park just in time for the water show.
🌊 The fountains lit up the night sky in sync with music, colors, and rhythm—it was absolutely magical. A perfect way to end my first full day in KL.
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