Sunday, July 18, 2010

AVALANCHE - Ooty

THE JUNGLE EXPLORES by R.Gayathri Devi




On August 27th, we the trekkers as a group set out to explore the interior jungle of “AVALANCHE”, the beautiful shoal of The Nilgiris. The wet marshy lands welcomed us with its fragrance, the fresh soil after the rainy season. The land was so slippery that we needed the help of the third leg, a stick to balance our selves.



It was really difficult for us to make our way through the woods. We never knew what was waiting for us in the future. With a smile on our face we walked happily to experience the chillness of the marshy land.



We were shocked by the pugmark on our way which gave us a hint that tigers are nearby. We started moving hastily in groups to reach a safe place, not to be a prey for the starving tigers.


The model of a pug mark made of wax is displayed here.


The most exiting games are the water sports; we had a thrilling experience of kayaking in the fresh waters of Ooty.Carrying the boats and walking all way through the slushy green carpets, made us to realize the beauty, gift of nature. The orientation given by our guide made us to think how precious our life is.



A beautiful kayaking in a placid lake rejuvenates us, a stress breaker, gives new life to the nerves. After the ride you feel proud as if you won the whole world.


The nature binds us together, teaches through its serenity, the beauty of life, love and care. The camp taught us about helping each other with a smile from heart, at the time of need.

This was the place which was arranged for our stay, a tent made of bamboos, with the fragrance of the wood.



The place without electricity, Television and Mobile made us to understand how technology has taken our happiness. Sitting together around a camp fire, sharing stories, singing songs and dancing really made us to think that this is the real happiness, which is within us and man without knowing this is in continuous search of happiness.

Dancing in the late night around the fire without any worries, we enjoyed to the core and this was the memorable day in our life. We felt that we were the Kings of the jungle.

With a heavy heart and tears we bid farewell to the jungle and returned back home, the next day.

Nature is beautiful, the gifts of God, adore, love and pray it.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Which is the place where you camped? Can you provide the address