Avalanche, Ooty, Tamil Nadu India

Avalanche is a reserve forest (Kundah RF) area at 2036 m AMSL, about 30km from Ooty. The first thing that hits you at Avalanche is the palpably pristine fresh air. In the winter The temperature at night drops to -4 Degrees. The area is located amidst rich shola forests. Avalanche Dam is also called as Canada dam, since Canada funded it. This awesome location is a great place to chill for a day, hiking or fishing or visiting the nearby trout farm. In the farm, the slopes by the stream are corridors used by elephant when they migrate.

Located at a distance of 28 Km from Ooty. A beautiful lake surrounded by a thick Shola where even sunlight cannot penetrate and abundant with a wide variety of avifauna is a Nature Lover's Paradise. Travel 28 Km from Ooty town past the Emerald Lake surrounded by undisturbed forest and you can reach Avalanche. It is on the way to Upper-Bhavani from Ooty via Emerald Camp. The gorgeous scenery at every turn is an experience of wonder and delight. The views from the top of the hill at Avalanche give a magnificent sight of the Avalanche Valley and reservoir in many places here, the shoals are so thick that even sunlight cannot penetrate. Avalanche is home to a wide variety of birds in great abundance. Spotting and identifying them can be a very rewarding experience for bird lovers. It is also popular with angling enthusiasts for trouts. The shoals here are a heaven for rare temperate Orchids.

Unlike it's name, which conjures up images of destruction and devastation, the place is a nature lover's paradise. It is a lake, which is ideal for fishing, though one has to obtain permission before hand. It is also the perfect place to enjoy bird watching and a quiet afternoon.

Adjacent to the Emerald lake. This is mainly in a reserved forest and is largely off-limits to visitors. Located about 28 Km from Udhagamandalam town and past the Emerald Lake, the shoals here are so thick, that even the sunlight cannot penetrate many areas. Plentiful trout are to be found in the numerous mountain streams which dot the place. The area around the Avalanche or Canada Dam is endowed with great natural beauty. The lovely lake surrounded by thick Shola vegetation is ideal for hiking and fishing activities. Prior permission from the wildlife for forest departments is required.