Fun Activities to Do In MacRictchie Even After Tree Top is Closed Temporarily
The MacRitchie TreeTop Walk is shut for support until 2021. In any case, MacRitchie Reservoir itself is as yet open to visit meanwhile. You may be wondering, what’s the purpose of visiting MacRitchie Reservoir when its star fascination is shut? Indeed, here are 5 things to look at in MacRitchie other than the TreeTop Walk.
Go Fishing
On the off chance that you need to hang out close to the waterfront however aren’t enthusiastic about kayaking, why not get a fish or two? Indeed, MacRitchie Reservoir is one of only a handful not many spots in Singapore where fishing is legitimately permitted. You’ll discover the assigned fishing spot close to Paddle Lodge, however you’ll need to BYOR (Bring Your Own Rod) as there are no fishing hardware rental stores here.
Move up Jelutong Tower
While the TreeTop Walk is shut, you can even now appreciate a bird’s-eye perspective on MacRitchie Reservoir. Covered by the encompassing greenery, the 7-deck Jelutong Tower is a genuine shrouded diamond. Climb it to wind up over the covering layer and appreciate the amazing perspective (simply don’t look excessively far down!). You may likewise need to bring a couple of optics for birdwatching while you’re there.
Walk along the Chemperai and Prunus Trails
In case you’re actually keen on navigating the more extended strolling trails while the TreeTop Walk is shut, the Sime Track diversion will take you along almost a similar course, though at ground level.
Nonetheless, you could likewise take a stab at investigating two shorter, independent path rather – specifically, Prunus Trail and Chemperai Trail.
Chemperai Trail is the shorter of the two, crossing a simple 1.5km and completable in around 30 minutes, while Prunus Trail traverses 2km and takes about an hour to investigate. The two path comprise of circles along various pieces of the MacRitchie Reservoir footpaths, offering a pleasant perspective on the waterfront. You may likewise be sufficiently fortunate to get a brief look at the neighborhood natural life like woodpeckers, screen reptiles and even since quite a while ago followed macaques!
Note: Please don’t get excessively near any wild creatures you see, particularly the monkeys. We assume no liability for the loss of any belongings grabbed by these solidified cheats – um, we mean, charming yet devilish animals.
Go kayaking
In case you’re into water sports, lease a kayak from Paddle Lodge and investigate the repository from its waters. That is one approach to get very close with water-based critters like turtles and otters, correct?
Do take note of that because of current social removing measures, just single and twofold sit-on-top kayaks are accessible for rental.
Stroll along the Bridges 
Alright, so you’re not really strolling on the water surface, yet this is more or less close. This 40-meter since quite a while ago Submerged Boardwalk was purposefully fabricated low enough for guests to stroll through clean and cooling repository water. Notwithstanding the name, the water is generally very shallow, arriving at a profundity of 5 cm probably. Simply be mindful so as not to slip and fall!