Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the
world. It also holds the privilege of attracting
the highest number of foreign tourists in the
world. A perusal of the old documents reveals
that it was surrounded by beautiful gardens and
trees. Excessive urbanization has led to
deforestation and concrete have structures
replaced the green cover which essential to
retain the pristine beauty of the Taj. Clean
environs is a must to halt the aging process of
marble the stone used in the construction of Taj.
For this the forest department has taken up
plantation activities in the vicinity of the Taj.
Roughly 600 meters north-east to Taj lies
ravenous reserve forest which provides a unique
opportunity to view Taj. Amidst natural environs
Taj can be viewed in different hues and shades
from the mounds of this reserve forest. Every
mound in this forest correlated to the
historical, literary and cultural heritage of
the Brij-bhumi. The tourists visiting the Taj
Nature Walk sensitize and educate themselves
regarding the forests, wild life and our
forests, wild-life and our natural heritage.
This will also instill in them a feeling to
conserve our natural heritage along with culture
and historical monuments.
The reserve forest has been the work place of
Pandit Satya Narain. He pursued his literary
works in this very forest and was honored with
the title of “Brij Kokil”. In the honorable
memory of the great poet, Taj nature walk has
been named as Kaviratan Pandit Satya Narain Taj
Nature Walk”. In this Taj Nature Walk tourists
shall experience a unique blend of nature,
history and culture. |