Yogi govt to develop Nature Walk Pathway from Vrindavan to Gokul under Mathura Vision-2030

Lucknow : As part of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Mathura Vision 2030, a 17-kilometre Nature Walk Pathway will be developed from Vrindavan to Gokul along the Yamuna River at an estimated cost of Rs 50 crore. The project, to be executed by the Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad in collaboration with the State Forest and Wildlife Department, aims to promote eco-tourism, support environmental conservation, and offer pilgrims and tourists a peaceful and accessible walking route along the sacred river.

Under this multipurpose initiative, a 17-km long and 2-meter wide Nature Walk Pathway will be constructed along the Yamuna river from Vrindavan to Gokul. The Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, in partnership with the Forest Department, will oversee the project’s execution at a cost of approximately Rs 50 crore.

In a review meeting with the Chief Minister, officials shared that the pathway will highlight the natural beauty between Vrindavan and Gokul. Indigenous plant species will be planted on both sides of the walkway to enhance greenery and support local biodiversity. Additionally, the route will be equipped with fencing, lighting, and toilet facilities to ensure comfort and safety for both tourists and residents.

The core aim of developing the Vrindavan-Gokul Nature Walk Pathway is to promote eco-tourism in the region. This initiative is part of a broader development effort under the Mathura Vision 2030, which includes 195 projects worth Rs 30,080 crore, out of which 23 projects totaling Rs 2,300 crore have already been approved.

Among these, the nature walk is a flagship project that will offer pilgrims and tourists an opportunity to experience the natural serenity of Lord Krishna’s land on foot, amidst the greenery and calm of the Yamuna’s banks. It will also serve as a leisure and health-oriented space for local residents, who will be able to use it for morning and evening walks.