How big is Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve?
9.3 hectares
Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve covers an area of 9.3 hectares. It was originally gazetted as a forest reserve way back in 1906 with a land area of 17.5 hectares, but since then, a large part has already been taken up for building the KL Tower and other purposes.
Why is it called Bukit Nanas?
According to one story, pineapples (“nanas” in Malay) were grown all around the stockade as a deterrence against attackers during the Klang War by Raja Asal, the place then came to be known as Bukit Nanas meaning “Pineapple Hill”.
Where is Bukit Nanas?
The Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve is located near KL tower. You can take the KL Monorail to Bukit Nanas station where you can take a 10 minutes walk to the main gate at Jalan Puncak.
How do you get to KL Forest Eco Park?
There are two entrances – the Taman Eko Rimba KL head office located at Jalan Raja Chulan and another at the KL Tower. Take the Kelana Jaya Line LRT and stop at the Dang Wangi Station, or take the KL monorail and disembark at the Bukit Nanas station.
What size is the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve in hectares?
9 hectares
It was gazetted as a permanent forest reserve in 1906 and at that time it had an area of 17.5 hectares. Urban development, including construction of the KL Tower in the 1990’s, has nibbled away at the reserve over the years and now only 9 hectares remains.
Can we kiss in eco park?
Public display of affection is regarded as unacceptable in India. As such, kissing, hugging, pressing or exposing body of Your GF are taboo.
Does Bukit Nanas KL city have a tropical rainforest?
Eco Rain Forest also known as Bukit Nanas KL City has its own tropical rain forest (or what is left of it) in the city. It was originally home of Malayan Tiger and elephants. Nowadays it is still home to monkeys, squirrels, monitor lizards, pythons and many other jungle species.
What is Bukit Nanas?
Bukit Nanas is Malay for Pineapple Hill (“Bukit” being the Malay word for “hill’). A mere 10 minutes walk from Suria KLCC, The Four Seasons / Robinsons, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (“KLCC”) and Aquarium KL, Bukit Nanas stands on prime land and is a great hiking spot in Malaysia.
How hard is Bukit Nanas to hike?
I opted to hike back up the paved path, since I had parked my car at the top. (This is the downside of coming with your own car). Otherwise, you can exit via the Eco Park entrance at the bottom of the hill. All in all, Bukit Nanas is a fairly easy half-day hike, at most.
What to do in Bukit Nanas KL city?
The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. Eco Rain Forest also known as Bukit Nanas KL City has its own tropical rain forest (or what is left of it) in the city.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrGTqW048uE