Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary / Deerland & Batu Caves Details

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Batu Caves

Batu Caves is a Hindu Temple located at the outskirt of Kuala Lumpur City. These limestone caves are 400 million years old. There is a total of 272 steps leading up to the top of the main cave temple. It consists of three big cave. The world's tallest Lord Muruga Statue with the height of 42.7m (130 feet high) is located here. This destination attracts a huge crowd during Thaipusam, which is an annual festival for the Indians to pay homage to Lord Muruga. This festival will be celebrated in January or February of every year. This mother nature attraction is the most visited tourist destination.

Deerland Park

The Deerland Park is a privately owned and managed deer park in Bukit Rengit, Lanchang, Pahang. It is open to public in 2004. It's a place where you'll find 4 types of deer, ie deer from Indonesia, East Asia, local deer called Sambar and Mouse deer. The park also housed birds such as Golden Pheasant, Crested Fireback Pheasant, Sun Conure and Ferret. There is also local python called Batek Python.

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary

The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) established Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre in 1989. The centre is the base for the Elephant Relocation Team, which began the Elephant translocation programme in 1974. The only one of its kind in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing and translocating elephant from areas where their habitats throughout the Peninsular such as Taman Negara. Over the years our team has help to prevent the further decline of the elephant population by relocating more than 600 wild elephants.

Beside being the base for the translocation team and home for a number of residents and orphaned elephants, Kuala Gandah also aims to promote public awareness of the elephant's plight in Malaysia and to support research into elephants translocation and conservation. The centre also strive to educate the public about the importance of habitat and environmental preservation. Visitors are encouraged to view a video on elephant translocation.

VISITORS TIMETABLE
Video Show (National Geographic)

Time: 12.30 / 1.00 / 1.30pm Visitors may view a video on issues surrounding wild elephants, diminishing habitat and translocation.

Cleaning & Hand Feeding

Time: 2.00 pm Visitors are encouraged to hand feed the elephants with food provided such as water melon, banana, papaya and cucumber. (For lunch)
Currently the elephant rides have stopped as of 5 October 2012 due to the regulations by the Malaysia Wildlife Department.

Bathing*

Time: 2.00 pm Visitors can swim and play with the elephant in the river under staff supervision. (weather condition if permit & water level condition)
* Activities are limited to 100 person only per day. First come, first serve.

PLACES OF INTEREST

  • Batu Caves (Visit Stop)
  • Deerland Park (Visit Stop)
  • Aborigines Village (Drive Pass)
  • Elephant Sanctuary (Visit Stop)
  • Local Lunch (Visit Stop)
  • Rubber Tree (Drive Pass)
  • Malay House (Drive Pass)

TIME

  • Frequency : Daily Departure
  • Duration : Approximately 9 hours
  • Pick up time : 0830
KLTT05 -Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary / Deerland & Batu Caves
PAX PRICE
ADULT 2 PAX RM220.00
ADULT 4 PAX RM200.00
ADULT 6 PAX RM180.00
ADULT 8 PAX & ABOVE RM160.00
CHILD (3-12 YEARS) RM 120.00
BELOW 2 YEARS FOC
The price stated above is for per person.we provide car baby seat upon request.
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Itinerary

0830: Pick up from any major hotels in Kuala Lumpur
0930: Proceed to Batu Caves, biggest Hindu Temple in Malaysia and you may climb 272 steps.
1015: Proceed to Deerland in Kuala Gandah
1215: Local lunch at Elephant Sanctuary
1300: Registration, 30 minutes of Video Presentation
1400: Activities with Elephants, hand feeding and bathing
1530: After clean up, shower, back to Kuala Lumpur

TERMS AND CONDITION

Minimum : 2 Adults
Deposit : RM 50.00
Others :
Dress Code for Batu Caves:
As Batu Caves is a holy place for Hindu faith, visitors must abide to the following rules:
Wear cloths that is not over expose your body, i.e. especially ladies
T-shirt or shirt with sleeves is allowable
Do not wear Short Pants or Hot Pants
Do not wear Short Skirts or Mini Skirts (above knee level)
Long Pants are allowable
Please take note that Deerland is closed on every Friday.
This package includes entrance fees to Batu Caves, Deerland, Elephant Sanctuary, local lunch, mineral water for drinking and peanuts for the baby elephants
Please wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap & bring along bath towel and spare clothing in case you get dirty.
Please do not wear any bikini while involving in activities with the elephants, as we need to respect the local culture.
Vegetarian food is serve upon request. Please inform in advance.
Private Tour ~ car / van with driver.
Our tour pick up and drop off based in Kuala Lumpur/Petaling Jaya/Damansara area ONLY.

Apart from these area we will charge for pick up & drop off service charge.
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