Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is one city that does not seize to amaze and captivate the attention of its tourists. Many cities have their slice of greenery with parks and gardens but very rarely will you find an actual chunk of the well looked after jungle in the midst of an urban development.

Present in the heart of Kuala Lumpur is the oldest forest reserve in the whole of Malaysia. The Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve is actually a piece of the wilderness that is cozily nested admits skyscrapers and city dwellers. Recognized in beginning of the 20th century, the Bukit Nanas first got its status as a reserve in 1906. It then got its label as a Bird Sanctuary and Wildlife Reserve in 1934 and 20 years later the premises was declared as a Virgin Jungle Reserve. Unspoiled by the rapid growth around it, the Reserve spreads across 11 hectares of land.

If you love trekking and discovering nature, the Reserve is the perfect place to be. Enjoy the sights and sounds of exotic birds that migrate to this Forest Reserve, and if you are lucky you may also spot some Silver Langur and the Long Tailed Macaque monkeys along with exotic snakes and squirrels who are also residents of the Reserve. Also, it has several exciting nature trails like the Merbau Trail which is 361-meter long and the Jelutong Trail that is a 300-meter long walk.