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Batang Kali

Selangor, Malaysia · Asia

About Batang Kali

Batang Kali is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Bukit Beruntung, 18km from Genting Highlands Road.

Batang Kali is a town located in Selangor, Malaysia. With a population of 3,601, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Batang Kali sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Batang Kali to your route.

About Batang Kali

Batang Kali is a town and mukim in Hulu Selangor District, Selangor, Malaysia. The city is designated as a transit point to Genting Highlands, a renowned resort city. Originally just a small town gaining traction due to the development of Ligamas, Batang Kali is now quickly emerging as one of the fastest-growing

Read more suburb in Hulu Selangor District.

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Batang Kali offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Batang Kali located?

Batang Kali is located in Selangor, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.4684 latitude, 101.6389 longitude.

What is the population of Batang Kali?

Batang Kali has a population of approximately 3,601 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,601
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Selangor
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.4684, 101.6389

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Batang Kali

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Genting Highlands Road

Malaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.

18 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Genting Highlands

Hilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Batu Caves

A limestone hill with massive cave temples and a 42-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site near Kuala Lumpur.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

PETRONAS Skybridge

Double-deck skybridge connecting the Petronas Twin Towers at the 41st and 42nd floors, 170 metres above the ground.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Petronas Twin Towers

452-metre twin skyscrapers in central Kuala Lumpur with a public skybridge, observation deck and large underground car park.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

KL Tower

A 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Sunway Lagoon

Multi-park destination near Kuala Lumpur with a water park, amusement park, wildlife park, and extreme park.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Putra Mosque, Putrajaya

Rose-granite mosque beside Putrajaya Lake in Malaysia's administrative capital, surrounded by wide boulevards and signature bridges.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Batang Kali

  • 18 kmGenting Highlands RoadMalaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.
  • 18 kmGenting HighlandsHilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.
  • 36 kmKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Batang Kali.

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Templer Bestari

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