It's all about Bat Poo

The Dark Cave is part of the Batu Caves, about 13 km north of Kuala Lumpur. It is believed to be at least 100 million years old.

The limestone that surrounds it was originally formed from shells and coral. The Dark Cave is home to a fascinating guano-driven ecosystem.

Guano is a nicer word for bat poo, but that doesn't protect your nose from the smell of it. The aroma is very special indeed. An unforgettable experience!
Home to innumerable, both fruit- and insect-eating bats, their guano supports the entire ecosystem, being alive with cockroaches, spiders, crickets, centipedes, worms and snakes living off either the guano, the bats themselves or each other.
Understand, why you need to cover your head with a helmet and need to keep your mouth shut, when you look up?

When wading through the cocroaches I asked myself, why we've travelled almost 9000 km and payed 35 Ringgit (~ 9 Euro) entrance fee for this particular venture, while we have the cockroaches for free on our island. They are well known visitors at our house and during one of the frequent power blackouts it can be pretty dark at home too.

However, the educational tour through the cave is really unique with very competent guides explaining you all about the fragile ecosystem of the Dark Cave.

Check out the website of the Cave Management Group.