The hotel concierge told me that I could walk to the KL Tower, but as it was a hot, sticky day I chose to grab a taxi and was very glad I did as the tower is on top of a very steep hill. You can't really see this from ground level in the city, only when you get close. The tower has a forest area around it called Bukit Nanas Reserve and there was a sign saying that you could visit free nature trails and see monkeys around the area, but I didn't have time to try that unfortunately. One of the trees is very large and old, and apparently they moved the whole tower when it was being constructed so that it didn't get disturbed.
The base of the tower has ticket desks and a few shops and stalls selling food and souvenirs. You can either go to the revolving restaurant and have a meal, or just go to the observation deck. I chose the latter and paid 15 Ringetts (about £3). The cost of an audio tour using a portable tape device is included in that, and you can spend as long as you like up there, so I think it is a bargain. There are reduced rates for children and OAPs. If you choose to visit the restaurant it does buffets which are 55 Ringetts for lunch or 80 for dinner, it's open from 12-2.30 and then from 6.30 to 11.30. The tower viewing platform is open 9am to 10pm every day.
The tower visit system is very well organised, with several very fast lifts to take you to the top. Once there, you can look all over the city, with free binoculars to get close up views. There are lots of labelled photos to show you what you are looking at, and a tape device if you want to listen to an audio guide. The tower is 421 metres high, and is the tallest single standing concrete structure in the world. As it is higher than the Petronas Twin Towers, it is a great place to get views and photos of it. I'm not too keen on heights but it didn't cause me any discomfort looking down from it, so I highly recommend a visit.
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