MY · Kuala Lumpur · 3.15°N 101.63°E

bukit kiara

Wooded hill walks and a lakeside stroll on the TTDI side of KL.

Best time
Any time of year, early in the morning. The dirt trails get slippery after heavy rain; stick to the paved paths then.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
Take the MRT Kajang line to TTDI, then walk about 15 minutes or take a short Grab to Taman Lembah Kiara. Driving from the city centre takes about 20 minutes via the SPRINT Highway. On weekends the roadside parking fills soon after dawn.
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Dear group chat,Wooded hill walks and a lakeside stroll on the TTDI side of KL.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingBukit KiaraMY, Kuala Lumpur
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≈ 6 km from KL, as the crow flies
Walking path in Bukit Kiara Park, Kuala Lumpur.

Photo: Slleong · CC0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Bukit Kiara is KL's weekend hill: a federal park of secondary forest above TTDI, where joggers, hikers and mountain bikers are out on the trails from dawn. The Taman Lembah Kiara lake park at the bottom, reopened in 2026 after an upgrade, suits an easier family walk.

Makan

  1. TTDI market food courtThe first floor of the TTDI wet market does appam, noodles and kopi for breakfast.Map ↗
  2. Nasi lemak and roti canaiTTDI's mamaks and kopitiams are the usual post-walk stop.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Taman Lembah KiaraThe lake park at the foot of the hill, with flat paths, gazebos and a playground.Map ↗
  2. The hill trailsShaded climbs up the ridge, from gentle paved paths to steep, rooty single-track.Map ↗
  3. Mountain bikingBukit Kiara's single-track is KL's best-known mountain bike spot.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Stick to signposted trails. The network is a maze, and some routes on old hiking apps are closed.
  • Watch for mountain bikers on shared trails, and keep food away from the monkeys.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.