National Elephant Conservation Centre with Batu Caves Visit (Private)

Itinerary
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Pass By: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan

Meet & Greet by our chauffeur at Hotel Lobby & driven to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Sanctuary. Transport provided in an air-conditioned vehicle along with your English speaking driver. On this tour you will get the opportunity to see orphan aged Elephant learn about the conservation of the elephant and also watch a 30 minute National Geographic documentary. Experience the limestone cave of the Batu Caves on the way to elephant sanctuary.

Stop At: Batu Caves, Batu Caves, Selangor

Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor. The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Some of the cave entrances were used as shelters by the indigenous Temuan people (a tribe of Orang Asli).

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 Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.

Batu Caves in short also referred as 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Muruga as there are six important holy shrines in India and four more in Malaysia. The three others in Malaysia are Kallumalai Temple in Ipoh, Tanneermalai Temple in Penang and Sannasimalai Temple in Malacca.

Note:

Keeping your eyes open to be aware of the monkeys. Don’t feed them!

Hold cameras close and use a neck strap if you have one.

Please don’t carry any plastic bags, monkeys will aggressive on this.

Appropriate dress (cover your shoulder).

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Pahang, Pahang

Pahang is the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. It's known for its mountains range of Titiwangsa. Pahang is also largest producer of timber in this country. You also have the opportunity to see the rubber plantation on the way.

Pass By: Lanchang, Lanchang, Pahang

The Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre is situated in Lanchang. This is the main attraction of this small town apart from agriculture and the many FELDA projects of both rubber and palm oil plantations. You also will be driving pass the aborigines bamboo huts & their re-located houses.

Stop At: Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Jln Bolok - Mempaga, 28500 Malaysia

Back in 1989, the Malaysian Wildlife Sanctuary established an elephant sanctuary within the Krau Wildlife reserve for rare Asian Elephants.

These elephants were displaced due to the continued poaching and logging for urban and agricultural development within the area. This conservation method was initiated to preserve the species, care for the young before they’re released to the wild.

Documentary Video Show:

Watch a 30 minute National Geographic documentary about conservation & re-location of the elephants. Malaysian Wildlife also promote their advocacy and conservation efforts to gather support.

Join in the activities and be awed by these magnificent creatures as feed & observe the elephant roam safely about the grounds of the sanctuary. Spend a moment to learn how trained professionals care and nurture these elephants on a daily basis without causing the elephants stress. All in all, this will be a truly enriching experience that will leave you with a pleasant feeling as you are ferried back to your hotel.

After finish exploring and having fun with elephant there, the tour will be conclude by driving back to Kuala Lumpur.

Duration: 2 hours