Malaysia Caves & Caverns

Learn Malay: Malaysia Caves

There are many caves scattered around Peninsular and East Malaysia.These caves range from simple, small caves near town areas to vast caverns deep within the rainforest of Malaysia.

Some caves are highly accessible, requiring you to only wear good walking shoes, whereas you may need torchlights, safety helmets and climbing equipment to explore deeper caves.

Malaysia caves are great to explore, especially the ones in Sarawak. Do visit the Mulu caves and Niah caves if you happen to be in Sarawak (Borneo Malaysia).

List of Malaysia Caves:

Caves in West Malaysia (Peninsular)

West Coast Malaysia

State: Kedah
Cave(s):
1.)Gua Langsir - Kedah

State: Perak
Cave(s):
1.)Gua Datuk
2.)Gendang Caves
3.)Gua Tempurung
4.)Perak Cave Temple
5.)Sam Poh Tong Temple
6.)Tambun Caves

State: Perlis
Cave(s):
1.) Gua Kelam (Dark Caves)
2.) Gua Wang Burma

Central Region Malaysia

State: Selangor
Cave(s):
1.)Batu Caves

East Coast Malaysia

State: Pahang
Cave(s):
1.)Gua Charah - 25KM northwest of Kuantan
2.)Gua Cintamanis
3.)Gua Kota Gelanggi
4.)Gua Panching - Pahang
5.)Gunung Senyum Caves - Temerloh

State: Terengganu
Cave(s):
1.)Gua Taat - Kenyir Lake
2.)Gua Bewah - Kenyir Lake
3.)Bukit Keluang Sea Caves

Caves in East Malaysia (Borneo)

State: Sabah
Cave(s):
1.)Gua Gomantong
2.)Madai Caves

State: Sarawak
Cave(s):
1.)Clearwater & Wind Cave - Mulu
2.)Deer & Lang Cave - Mulu
3.)Fairy Cave - Mulu
4.)Wind Cave - Bau

Before you go Malaysia Caves Exploring, check:

1.) You have a map of the local area and know the layout of the Cave.

2.) Have a trained Guide / Forest Warden to take you around.

3.) Stock-up on mineral water.

4.) Use mosquito control products.

5.) Wear proper attire (preferably waterproof jackets as caves can be wet).

6.) Wear proper hiking shoes (caves can be wet and slippery)

5.) Bring along a Compass.

6.) Have a torchlight / flashlight with new batteries.

7.) Have a camera (preferably waterproof & takes great night photos).

8.) Wear a hat / cap (in case bat guano, insects, etc falls on your head).

9.) Bring a small medical / emergency kit in case of minor injuries or bruises.

10.) Check with the local authorities / Forest Warden whether a Cave is unsafe / off-limits / has areas to be avoided.

11.) Check time of tides, especially if caves are near the sea. Some caves may be partially submerged during high tide.

12.) You may need a Permit to enter and explore some of the Caves. Do check with the local authorities / Forest Warden.

Please:

1.) DO NOT visit Malaysia Caves by yourself.
Some caves (like the Mulu Caves) have a very extensive cave system that may stretch on for miles and will become a labyrinth for you if you're not careful. You can get lost in these caves.

2.) DO NOT touch the creatures that you encounter.
Touching and disturbing certain animals and insects will distress them, and they may attack you (they will sting, bite, spit venom, spray poison or scratch your eyes out). Let them live in peace in their natural habitat. Take extra care not to disturb their young (their babies!) and nesting areas.

3.) DO NOT drink alcohol or become drunk whilst exploring caves.
DO NOT bring cans or bottles of alcoholic beverages. Besides being a source of rubbish, you will not enjoy your exploration if you're drunk.

4.) DO NOT smoke cigars or cigarettes in the caves.
Leave your cigarettes at home.

5.) DO NOT throw rubbish (cans, bottles, food wrappers, plastic bags, etc) in the caves.
Bring all of it back with you. Caves are not dumping sites.

6.) DO NOT take fungus, plants, insects, animals, rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals or anything that you find.
Other people will also want to enjoy the unique sights within the caves.

7.) DO NOT touch bat guano or other things similar to it.
Other than having a foul smell, they may cause infections. If you don't know what it is, better to leave it alone.

Remember:

Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints.