Cave Villa at Batu Caves: Worth a Look After the Main Temple?

The experience starts with a short walk through a peaceful garden area filled with koi carp, catfish, and a small waterfall. It’s not grand, but it’s a nice transition from the crowded temple complex. The rock walls here are carved and painted to resemble traditional South Indian temple motifs.

Inside the cave itself, you’ll walk through narrow but well-lit corridors filled with colorful statues and murals depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. Each section has small information boards in both Tamil and English, offering context for the deities and stories. To be fair, it’s a compact space, and you’ll be in and out in 20–30 minutes.

At the back of Cave Villa is a reptile exhibit, also known as the "Reptile Cave." This section houses various snakes, lizards, and tortoises. Photography isn’t allowed inside, but you can pose for a photo holding a snake near the entrance if you're into that sort of thing.

Before you exit, there’s a small mini-zoo area with peacocks, goats, birds, and even rabbits. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, kids might enjoy it, but some of the enclosures are cramped, and frankly, a few animals looked a little stressed. Still, it’s free to explore with your ticket and includes free restrooms and souvenir stalls (unlike the paid toilets outside the main temple area).