Place to visit
Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens is a protected area (Rimba Ilmu) in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Rimba Ilmu
- Where
- Malaysia · 50603, Kuala Lumpur
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- KUL Sepang, 43 km as the crow flies
- Website
- rimba.um.edu.my
- Run by
- UM
- Coordinates
- 3.12996, 101.65708
What it is and where
Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens is a protected area (Rimba Ilmu) in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kuala Lumpur, where this site lists 73 more places to see, 6.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 3.12996, 101.65708; the nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, Sepang), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- UM
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:50
- FebBest time11:54
- MarBest time11:59
- AprBest time12:04
- MayPossible12:09
- JunBest time12:11
- JulBest time12:10
- AugBest time12:06
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:56
- NovBetter not11:51
- DecBetter not11:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
| Wildlife | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Balai Cerap Universiti MalayaObservatory626 m
- Museum of Asian Art, Kuala LumpurArt museum of University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1.4 km
- Saidina Abu Bakar As Siddiq MosqueMosque in Malaysia1.6 km
- Saidina Umar Al Khattab MosqueMosque in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2.2 km
- Galeria Sri PerdanaFormer residence of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad turned into museum2.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Nature
- Mount Kinabalu: mountain in Malaysia
- Kinabalu Park: national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia
- Gunung Mulu National Park: national park in Sarawak, Malaysia
- Sipadan: island in Malaysia
- Niah National Park: national park in Malaysia
- Mount Tahan: mountain in Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens?
It is a protected area (Rimba Ilmu in the local language) in Malaysia. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens?
The nearest main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Balai Cerap Universiti Malaya, Museum of Asian Art, Kuala Lumpur, Saidina Abu Bakar As Siddiq Mosque. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
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