The season or time of day does not influence the overall experience of visiting The Lake. Though indeed it does have a proper name, I refer to The Lake as such because its living, breathing, constantly changing essence is only really captured by this informal name.
On a Summer Morning, one may look forward to gazing upon a still mirror showing the reflection of an orange sun as it rises from behind the hill which acts as the centerpiece of the opposing shore’s landscape. As it burns off the steamy wisps of fog that delicately float just above the surface of the water, the sun warms the chilled night air and gives the unmistakable Lake Smell more fragrance.
As the day advances, The Lake changes from a delicately lapping expanse of glass into a raging mass charged with foam, but only if it is so in the mood. If it is not, the rhythmic pace of the gentle waves slowly grows and falls, giving the same appearance as that of a field of grass rippling in the wind.
In the winter, of course, there are no waves to ripple, but even though movement is not immediately apparent, the booming and snapping of the ice as it expands reassures one that The Lake is still alive. While studying the differing patterns of ice, one notices black patches of Jell-O with bubbles trapped throughout, a leaf in clear amber, and strips of creamy whiteness. These sights are taken in as one listens to the harsh music of whistling winter wind across the frozen expanse. The sound of The Wind is uniquely beautiful, especially when snow falls like powdered sugar and one is treated to dancing as it splays out across the surface or is sustained for a short second in suspended swirling shafts.
The Snow Dances are rivaled in graceful beauty by the Summer Rainstorms that sweep across the water, drumming a martial tune until the storm passes...
Read moreExcellent place..
I visited this place on Saturday, December.
It's free and not under anybody.
The water level will be around 5 feet deep from the entrance to 20 feet distance into the Dam. Post that it is very deep.
You can visit this place in November, December and the first part of January due to rainy season.
The water is clear and did not see any ugly things around it.
You need to bring your food, drink water and snacks. There is no shop nearby to buy the needs.
No bus available to go to this place. You should come by your own vehicle.
There is a car parking area where you can park around 30 to 40 cars.
I saw a EB building where some ladies entered and kids entered to change their wet clothes but I did know about it clearly since my family members did not use it, other than that place, there is no other private places for ladies to change their wet dress. So be prepared.
People in Chennai should...
Read moreIf you are near by you must visit this place atleast once..... The view of place is just wow... When you go there the area is very pleasant..... I will suggest when you go u must go by bike or scooty because the area view the surrounding nature everything near by is amazing...... I had only visited once but when you go I will suggest take a towel with yourself atleast..... Because when I went there I was not able to stop myself by taking a bath in that .... And you can swim there too .... The water are clear not drinkable but it is that much clear to have a bath (dubki) in that ..... In short it is one time visiting pleace you must go...
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