The Jejak Sisiran 1 - Taman Wawasan Lakeside Loop

At the starting point at Putra
Square (which is actually
circular shaped), next to
the Putra Mosque (shown).

It was a day with an overcast sky. I had doubts whether it would rain if I went for it. Risking a wet journey, I armed myself with a small foldable umbrella, packed in a small blue bag hung between the bicycle's handle bars, and then took my chances with nature.

The basis for this relatively 90% flat 11.2 km loop was obtained from a website here. Within the hour after knowing about it, I departed from a car park (my bike was stored in the car) near my MIL's (Mother-In-Law) place at 3:54pm. Fortunately, it only lightly drizzled for about 5 minutes before the rain subsided. And the weather stayed cloudy for the rest of the journey. A splendid setting for a pleasantly cool afternoon bicycle trip.

At first, I did not know the route encompasses a smaller trail named Jejak Sisiran 1. I only found out about the name when I stumbled upon a signboard with a map. A good thing since I now knew what to look for, especially for the bird sanctuary. Still, though to a lesser degree compared to Taman Wawasan (from my previous journey posted here), there were not many people at Jejak Sisiran 1. I would be riding completely alone for several hundreds of meters before encountering a single person. And that is around 5pm on a normal weekend without neighbouring public holidays. So again, for lady bikers, please do not cycle alone.

My entire 15.7 km journey inclusive of from my MIL's place. One can start the 11.2 km Jejak Sisiran 1 - Taman Wawasan lakeside loop from Putra Square, keeping the lake on the right hand-side.

The signboard found stating
the name Jejak Sisiran 1.

The loop can also sometimes be quite wet with shallow puddles scattered here and there. Not to the extent of having to use a mountain bike with good off-road wheels, but you can get your feet wet especially after a downpour . A slight drainage problem I guess. However, the views on the trail were spectacular and drowns all other shortcomings. The trail also is well shaded with trees, a must for those long hot evening bike rides, but in my case it was unnecessary since the weather at the time was perfectly fine.

I ended my journey about 3 hours later, reaching the car park near my MIL's place at 7:13pm. Yup, a bit late from my target 6:45pm, but I was having such a good time enjoying the scenes and snapping photos. Hmm. Maybe I should start off earlier, maybe slightly before 3pm :P

So for those who want to attempt the Jejak Sisiran 1 - Taman Wawasan lakeside loop, you can start from Putra Square, keeping the lake on your right hand-side. You can also start the other way round (the lake on the left hand-side), but then you will have to go through a fairly steep climb at Taman Wawasan if you do so. Anyway, good luck and enjoy the views! In the mean time, please enjoy my photos taken during the journey :)

On the way to the Jejak Sisiran 1 - Taman Wawasan lakeside loop.

The start of the loop, going down to the shoreline.

You can go down to the shoreline using these sloped paths.
But I rather just carry my bicycle down the stairs.

Very nice pathway following the shoreline.

A faraway view of the Putra Bride supporting the Persiaran Perdana road.

A nice quite time by the lakeside.

Jambatan Seri Bakti (translated as Seri Bakti Bridge) in the background.

Jambatan Seri Bakti, a bridge with an ambience of tranquility.

The water side.

An artificial dam to preserve the lake housing the bird
sanctuary. One can observe that the lake is quite deep.

A serene landscape.

A Zen kind of place.

Some of the unique buildings
encountered during the journey. 

Old mangrove trees at certain parts of the trail. 

Some of the islands as sanctuary for birds.

Further up the lake.

Some of the many trees shading the trail.

Alamanda shopping centre, the lakeside is void of people.

Beautiful overhead designs by the lake.

Ooh! I could not resist. Must give it a go. The last
time I was on this thing was several years ago.

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

Many more fully working exercise contraptions on the trail. Looks new too.

The nearest one can get by land to one of those bird island sanctuaries.

Mind your head. I barely missed the low signboard,
and I am not considered as a tall person.

Beautiful low hanging clouds.

View of Taman Wawasan across the lake, from Jambatan
Seri Bakti (translated as "Seri Bakti Bridge").

One of JPA's (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam) (translated as
"Public Service Department") offices in the background.

Nearing the end of the Jejak Sisiran 1 - Taman Wawasan lakeside loop.

View from on top of Putra Bridge supporting Persiaran Perdana road.

At the rim of the Putra Square. In the background
is the Prime Minister's Office building.

View from Jambatan Seri Perdana (translated
as "Seri Perdana Bridge") on the way home.

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