In an endeavour to proliferate the footfall at the eco-tourism hub of Chitrakoot, the Uttar Pradesh government is all set to introduce the state's first glass skywalk at Chitrakoot's Tulsi waterfall. The waterfall (initially called Shabari waterfall), located in the forest division's Markundi range, will proffer to people on the skywalk a breathtaking view of the forest below.

The proposal of the same has been submitted by the UP Forest Corporation (UPFC), which encompasses the construction of a cactus garden, rock garden, and view-shades near the Tulsi waterfall, along with the skywalk.

The project is said to be inspired by Bihar's skywalk bridge in Rajgir. The forest dept spokesperson confirmed that designers of the Bihar bridge will be consulted for assistance.

Chitrakoot tourist and pilgrimage area lies in both UP's Chitrakoot and Madhya Pradesh's Satna and holds vital religious significance. Due to its name first being mentioned in Sage Valmiki's Ramayana and the place being called Lord Rama's dwelling, tourists flock to Chitrakoot for both religious and recreational purposes.

Roughly 226 kms away from Lucknow and 187 kms from Kanpur, Chitrakoot is renowned for numerous spots like Rajapur, Tulsi waterfall, Bharat Milap Temple, Sati Anusuiya Ashram, Kamadgiri Parvat, Bharatkup, Gupt Godavari, Ramghat, Sphatik Shila and more. The majestic natural views here, especially in the monsoon, also deserve a visit.

People of Lucknow and Kanpur, we can already smell a whisk of a pleasant getaway trip to Chitrakoot in the air, can you? And now that the famed spot will get UP's first-ever glass skywalk, not visiting it in time to catch the marvel will be a sin in our books!