Once you come to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore, you will agree that Singapore is not all about being sleek and glossy, with towering sky scrapers and bustling shopping malls. There is more to the city than that. As a matter of fact, you will be astounded to learn that apart from Rio de Janeiro, Singapore in the only city in the world that can boast of a substantial area of primary rainforest, within its boundary.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore, spans 164 hectares and is home to so many different species of tress that even the entire continent of North America will be found wanting. The sheer diversity of plants, animals and insects that populate Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore, can be attributed to the humid climate of the place. There are some clearly marked trails for you to trek through the jungle. Watch out for some exotic birds, colorful butterflies, monkeys, squirrels, rare pangolin and flying lemurs. Forest birds include the striped tit-babbler, Fairy Bluebird, drongos and bulbuls. Take a look at the insect devouring pitcher plant from close quarters. Some of the trails will lead you to the Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore's highest point.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve remains open daily from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm. You will have to pay no extra fee for admission to the reserve and the tour will approximately take you three hours.

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