Lakes of Chennai - Kovalai Lake
"Lakes and Chennai?" you may wonder. Yes, Chennai has quite a few lakes. For the ones that believe in simple joys of life here is an easy escapade to some visual feast.Accidental discovery
One of these days, I had to go to Chengalpattu, early in the morning (does 6am qualify for morning or night?) to welcome my junior cohort.Battling a sleepy eyelid, I hopped into the local train to Chengalpattu. Train crossed Tambaram and a few more stations after that. Impatient and irritated I peered out of the window and saw the train getting onto a bridge over a waterbody, with curves (on the train track, I mean) making the trail look sexy. What followed was a wonderful spectacle!
Kovalai lake, Chengalpattu |
Having been in Chennai for more than a decade now, I cursed myself for missing the beauty of Chengalpattu railway station on a rainy morning. As the train approached Chengalpattu, it halted for a signal. To my left was the Kolavai lake of Chengalpattu, with the sun just above the horizon.
Stealthily the train chugged into Chengalpattu railway station. But the sight didn't cease. Platform No. 8 of the station offered a wonderful view. In few minutes, after the sky cleared quite a few birds that looked like cranes were to be seen.
Been at this place several times while returning from home in trains in the early mornings.. Never knew the name of this place.. Blissful place truly :-)
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