Pykara In Nilgiri Hills
Travel To India > Nilgiri Hills > Pykara In Nilgiri HillsPykara in Nilgiri Hills is the largest river of the district which serves the twin purpose of economic boost and energy generation. The river originates from the majestic Mukhuthi peak which is home to a variety of species of flora and fauna. The sleek river heading linearly to the north encounters rough and rocky surfaces digresses into rivulets but successfully bends toward west, reaching the end of plateau where it breaches its think water tail into a chain of cascades which form the impressive last two falls of the Pykara. The river gives space to the construction of Dam and Lake which are the primary source of the district's economy.
Pykara Falls:
Pykara culminates into a series of cascades which generate reverberations in the minds of people who visit Nilgiri for the Rendezvous with beauty in the artificial world of mankind. The sounds of the scintillating water create an echo that surpasses the emotions and understanding of human knowledge. The harmony created in the cacophony of nature can be endured in lost hours of artificiality and self glorification. Water becomes a medium of binding mankind with the knot of softened emotions and bright future. It makes man doubtful of his own creation in front of the naturally carved spiritually soothing bounties of nature. The journey to the fall like the river Pykara represents the death of past and merger of soul with the realms of the infinite.
Pykara Lake:
Set naturally amidst the thick and thin rows of Sholas, the lake is the brushed up paint on the newly drawn painting. The blue hue intensifies with the changing pattern of the sun. Well known for its boating facility it offers a well forested track which can be treaded by its side and a smooth surface for rowing on the mirror of water. The lake offers satisfaction from philosophical to frivolous individuals, who set in foot in the lush green valley of untarnished Nilgiri. A luxurious boat house has been erected in the Pykara dam which is being maintained by TTDC.
Adventures in Pykara:
- Pykara is home to a variety of species in fisheries which form the favorite past time of people who love the sport of fishing. The transparent watery surface allows the clarity in vision. A nature lover can pass the whole day in playing with the shrewd creatures of the river.
- Honeymooners can let loose their love in the mist clad surface of Pykara Lake.
- Swimming lovers can take a chilled dip in the forested area of Pykara brook. Swimming in Pykara Lake is forbidden.
- The dam can be visited to see Asia's highest built dam in such a large scale.