About this Place Of Interest

In the 19th century, an Indian trader looked upon the limestone hills of Batu Caves and saw how the cave entrance closely resembled a vel, the weapon of choice of the Hindu god Lord Murugan. From then on, Batu Caves became the site for a temple dedicated to the Lord Murugan. Up to today, Batu Caves remains extremely popular among Hindu devotees, tourists, and rock-climbers alike, and is the destination for thousands of Hindu pilgrims during the annual Thaipusam festival.

About this Learning Experience

This Learning Experience will explore the importance of ethical tourism in maintaining the well-being of a tourist spot. It is suitable for lower secondary students and above.

Syllabus Content

• Ethical tourism

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