Connecting with nature

15 May 2014| last updated at 09:56PM

ALTHOUGH the water crisis affecting Klang Valley and some parts of Selangor has just ended, there is no guarantee it wont happen again in the future.

If it does, I will be more than happy to drive to Hutan Lipur Sungai Tua for a frolicking good splash in the stream with my family.

Its less than an hours drive from Kuala Lumpur and the journey will definitely be smooth sailing if you hit the road early in the morning.

Besides taking a dip in the cool and crystal clear water, you can also take a stroll or jog along the tarmac tracks, traverse the unbeaten jungle trails or simply laze around in the gazebos.

For shutterbugs like myself, it is easy to get carried away trying to capture the images of frogs, dragonflies or fish.

It is also a way to introduce my toddler to nature.

FAST FACTS Sungai Tua Recreational Forest, Jalan Sungai Tua, Ulu Yam, Batu Caves, Selangor

GPS Coordinates 31842.9N 1014152.8E

Getting There From the city centre, head towards Batu Caves and take the route to Jalan Medan Batu at the small roundabout located right at the entrance of Batu Caves complex. Then take Jalan Sungai Tua and continue driving until it takes you to Batu Dam. Follow the signboards leading to Hutan Lipur Sungai Tua which is on the right after the Ulu Yam motocross track.

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Connecting with nature