Some Moments Of Me Trying To Uncover The Secrets Of The Rubber Forest

max-pro (77)Traveler 🇧🇩in Traveling Steem • 20 days ago

Assalamu Alaikum dear, Greetings to all from my motherland Bangladesh and a warm welcome to my blog for another session on the topic of my daily lifestyle content.

The natural beauty of Bangladesh is undoubtedly an immense wonder. Many mysterious forests are hidden within it. One such place is the Madhupur Rubber Forest in Tangail district. It is not just a forest, it is a wonderful combination of nature, mystery and nature. Every leaf of this forest is intertwined with hundreds of years of history, silence and an unknown enchantment.

Madhupur Rubber Forest is basically one of the largest rubber gardens in Bangladesh. Although the journey of this forest began during the British period, the forest was newly developed for the purpose of rubber cultivation after independence. Thousands of rubber trees stand in rows throughout this forest as if it were a perfect work of nature. When the sunlight penetrates through the gaps in the leaves of the trees, the scene is beyond imagination.

rubber forest captured by @Max-Pro

Tourists who visit the forest say that it is like a labyrinth of nature. The narrow paths open the door to new mysteries. Suddenly, monkeys or various types of birds come across. Especially at dawn and in the dim light of the evening, the forest takes on a different form.

Another great asset of this rubber forest is the indigenous Garo community. They have been living in this region for ages and live in harmony with the forest environment, plants and animals. The culture, language and food habits of the Garos make forest tourism more diverse. Many tourists visit the Garo villages to taste their culture. I also went on a bike trip with my friend in search of unknown adventures. I made a video of the moment I went there, which you can see in the link below.

The beauty of this forest is not limited to rubber trees. During the rainy season, this forest becomes a paradise of greenery. The chirping of birds, the humming of insects and the gentle dance of leaves in the light breeze create a wonderful atmosphere. If someone closes their eyes and spends a few minutes standing in such an environment, they will feel as if they have become one with nature.

However, another important aspect of this forest is its mystery. Locals say that there are some areas deep in this forest where even sunlight does not reach properly. Sometimes people who go on a forest trip suddenly get lost or hear strange sounds. Many believe that there is a touch of some supernatural existence here. In the darkness of night, when the entire forest is silent, you can suddenly hear the sound of trees shaking or the sound of footsteps, but there is no one around. These mysteries have made the forest more attractive and exciting.

Millions of lined rubber trees

However, I went there and learned from my friend that Madhupur Rubber Forest is unique in its beauty as well as under various threats. Its natural balance is being destroyed due to tree cutting, illegal encroachment, deforestation, etc. The ancient trees mixed with rubber trees are disappearing. As a result, the forest is becoming one-sided, which is threatening its biodiversity.

It is the responsibility of all of us to protect such a mysterious forest. Environmental organizations are creating awareness about this. Tourists should also protect the environment while traveling to the forest, avoid noise pollution and littering, and be respectful to the locals. So I present such an adventure-based blog to you. I will capture videos from some unknown place again in the future. Until then, stay well.