The next day, we started very early to Dodabetta, the second Highest peak in South India. On our way we very fortunate enough to spot the Beautiful bunch of once in 12Years flowering Kurinjipooh (Strobilanthes). The Views from Dodabetta are Magnificient but we were told by the local tribes that it would be even better from Korakundah. The telescopic look from Dodabetta gave in a close look of the Ooty town and its surroundings. We then headed for the most adventurous Part of our tour- journey to Avalanche Lake and Upper Bhavani.
Our enterprising Travel Guide had arranged the permissions from the Government of TamilNadu for us to visit Avalanche Lake. Our journey to Avalanche Lake was through a Densely Forested Mountain and the Road leading to the Lake was Horrendous. But as its a Forest Road, we found it acceptable. Mudumalai's Disappointment was shrugged off when we spotted a Group of Wild Elephants crossing the Road. We were fortunate enough to see some Wild Bisons, Nilgiri Tahr, Wolf, some 50 Deers and many other species unidentifiable by us.
After reaching Emerald, we walked down to the Lake -pure, clean and calm surrounded by Pine Forests and Orchids. The lake is a Bowl Shape structure and it is not advisable to enter into the waters as its a breeding ground for Some Deadly Crocodiles. After a shortwhile, we Proceeded to Upper Bhavani passing through dense Evergreen Forests, Eucalyptus plantations and Deep Valleys. Upper Bhavani is a beautiful reservoir located at a very high altitude. We were very much surprised to see that its located very near to the Silent Valley in Kerala. We reached back to Ooty at 4.00Pm. Indeed, it was a Marvellous tour. In the evening, we went for Shopping to Purchase the Traditional 'HomeMade Chocolates', Nilagiri Tea and other stuffs.
Note:- If you plan a trip to Avalanche Lake and Upper Bhavani, make sure that You take your Lunch, Water, Medicines and other necessities with you as its difficult to find a even a Tea shop on the way.
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