The Putrajaya Main Island Lakeside Loop

On the way to the Putrajaya
main island lakeside loop.

An incredibly scenic route, the Putrajaya main island lakeside loop is touted to be one of the best path for cyclist in Malaysia. The 10.5km stretch of relatively flat pedestrian road can be covered well within 1-3 hours of cycling.

My entry point to the loop.

I first learnt of the circular route from Google Maps and then from a cyclist blog (here). Several minutes later, armed with a 100 Plus 500ml energy drink and a foldable umbrella, all tucked in a small bag hung between my bicycle handles, I straight away took off from my MIL's (Mother-In-Law) house in Presint 9 Putrajaya at 2:30pm. Roughly 20 minutes later, I arrived at the loop.

My entire 17.7 km journey inclusive of from my MIL's place. The Putrajaya main island shoreline loop, 10.5 km long, is the larger closed blue loop on the right.

A sight to behold. A view of
the famous pink mosque.

Oh boy, the Putrajaya main island lakeside loop was indeed beautiful. I entered the route at Presint 2 near the kids paddling pool in front of the Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia, Bahagian Kewangan (translated as "Ministry of Finance Malaysia, Financial Section") building and slowly made my way through the pathway, stopping several times to take photos of the gorgeous scenes. I reached back at my MIL's place at 5:30pm, a total duration of 3 hours for riding a total of 17.7 km (including stops for rest and photo shoots).

Entering Taman Wawasan. 

Some advice if you intend to follow the loop. At times, certain parts of the route are void of people and obscure from public roads, especially at Taman Wawasan and Presint 4. So ladies, please do not travel alone. And although the cicuit is 95% flat, it is best to follow the loop in a clockwise manner, that is, the lake should always be on your left handside. Otherwise, you will face a decent climb, especially at Presint 4.

Please enjoy some of my photos taken during my journey via the Putrajaya main island lakeside loop. And for those who want to try the route, good luck :)

In Taman Wawasan. Yep, still
Putrajaya's best kept secret garden.

A view of the famous pink mosque from
Taman Wawasan. The actual name of the mosque
is "Masjid Putra", translated as "Putra's Mosque".

Pebble beach.

Flowers in Taman Wawasan.

The bridge marking the
end of Taman Wawasan.

Some nice houses found along the way.

Resting for a bit.

Found a car park building which
reminded me of a similar design
back in the United Kingdom. 

The Putrajaya Convention Centre.

It was a hot afternoon. Good
thing sunblock was used. 

So relaxing.

Some of the bridges linking the main isle.

Next to the mosque known to locals as "Masjid
Besi" (translated as "Metal Mosque"). It's real
name is Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin. 

The starting bridge in view.
Nearly there to complete the loop. 

Millenium Monument in the background.

At the loop's end

Back at my MIL's place. It still amazes me
how such a small bike could carry me so far.

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