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- Ramya RBengaluru, India6 contributionsreview about Ooty lakeOoty Lake is a picturesque gem nestled amidst the verdant hills of Tamil Nadu, India. Its serene waters, encompassed by lush greenery, offer a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking respite from urban bustle. Boating enthusiasts revel in leisurely rides on pedal boats or rowboats, soaking in the breathtaking scenery. Surrounding the lake, vibrant flower gardens and towering eucalyptus trees add to its charm. However, the lake's popularity can lead to crowds, particularly during peak tourist seasons, detracting slightly from the serenity. Overall, Ooty Lake captivates with its natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking tranquility amidst nature's bounty.Visited December 2023Travelled on businessWritten 13 February 2024
- Vishwanath SwamyCoimbatore, India21 contributionsOoty Lake good lake near to Hotel LakeviewThe Ooty Lake was very near to our hotel Lakeview. We went to visit the place and Lake had some good scenic view. The Ooty Lake water is not as clean as Pykara Lake but there lots of activities for children. There are also lush green field were you can sit and spent quality time.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 June 2024
- Jigyansha MarthaGoa, India15 contributionsOoty Lake needs attention to be kept cleanOoty Lake was a bit crowded. Nothing much for us. Only good for kids as there is lot of activity. As compared to Pykara Lake, this Lake is not maintained properly. It would have been much better if the people working or owning shops take some preventive measure to keep this place cleanVisited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 26 June 2024
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Esbjerg70 contributions
May 2022 • Family
We went in peak season end of may. Other times the experience may be different.
Ooty Lake Boat House is a mini amusement park on the banks of Ooty Lake.
The main attraction of the park is boating. There are row boats and paddle boats on one side of the lake, and motor boats with driver on the other side of the lake. Prices are quite high. 800-1500 rs for a 20 min motor boat ride or a one hour pedal/row boat ride. We did not try boats because of 2 hours queue mentioned by booking staff. (No digital queue system. You have to physically stand in queue for two hours to get a 20 min ride)
There are other paid rides at the park, like toy train, giant wheel, horror house, wall of mirrors, etc. All quite pricey. Then there are plenty of stalls with different types of fast food items.
You can spend some time here depending on crowd. There is good parking outside but because of peak all filled.
It's a park where you go to have fun with rides, not to enjoy nature of the lake. If you like this type of park then I recommend to go outside of peak season, it's a waste if time to go during peak.
Ooty Lake Boat House is a mini amusement park on the banks of Ooty Lake.
The main attraction of the park is boating. There are row boats and paddle boats on one side of the lake, and motor boats with driver on the other side of the lake. Prices are quite high. 800-1500 rs for a 20 min motor boat ride or a one hour pedal/row boat ride. We did not try boats because of 2 hours queue mentioned by booking staff. (No digital queue system. You have to physically stand in queue for two hours to get a 20 min ride)
There are other paid rides at the park, like toy train, giant wheel, horror house, wall of mirrors, etc. All quite pricey. Then there are plenty of stalls with different types of fast food items.
You can spend some time here depending on crowd. There is good parking outside but because of peak all filled.
It's a park where you go to have fun with rides, not to enjoy nature of the lake. If you like this type of park then I recommend to go outside of peak season, it's a waste if time to go during peak.
Written 3 June 2022
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RAJATkanti BERA
Kolkata (Calcutta), India6 contributions
Dec 2021
Ooty lake, also called as Ooty boathouse is a famous tourist attractions located in Ooty in the Nilgiris district Tamil Nadu, India. In this video you understand everything about Ooty lake, timings, entry fee, ride cost etc.
Ooty lake is only 1 km from the Ooty bus stand. you can hire a cab to visit this place. It covers an area of 65 acres. It is an artificially constructed by John Sullivan, who was the collector of Coimbatore in 1824 with picturesque natural surroundings. Originally constructed for the purpose of fishing, the lake has become all but an important tourist landmark in Ooty. The lake is surrounded by groves of Eucalyptus trees with a railway line running along one shore. During the summer boat races are organized for two days as a part of the Summer Festival in Ooty.
For kids, there is a mini train ride . Cycles are available for rent.
You can enjoy the horror house, 7D cinema and mirror house.
You also find a lot of shops selling local items like eucalyptus oils and shawls at competitive prices around the lake.
Ooty Lake Timings Everyday 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Ooty lake is only 1 km from the Ooty bus stand. you can hire a cab to visit this place. It covers an area of 65 acres. It is an artificially constructed by John Sullivan, who was the collector of Coimbatore in 1824 with picturesque natural surroundings. Originally constructed for the purpose of fishing, the lake has become all but an important tourist landmark in Ooty. The lake is surrounded by groves of Eucalyptus trees with a railway line running along one shore. During the summer boat races are organized for two days as a part of the Summer Festival in Ooty.
For kids, there is a mini train ride . Cycles are available for rent.
You can enjoy the horror house, 7D cinema and mirror house.
You also find a lot of shops selling local items like eucalyptus oils and shawls at competitive prices around the lake.
Ooty Lake Timings Everyday 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Written 23 March 2022
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Sounam09
Kolkata (Calcutta), India86 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
It was my second visit after childhood visit. The area is now much crowded and a bit dirtier, still the scenic beauty and the food stalls everything kept it altogether memorable. Only the boat rides could have been cheaper according to the state of the boats. Still we enjoyed a lot, that's the bottom line. 😊
Written 2 February 2020
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gaurav
Deoghar, India45 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Cycling around the lake in evening or morning is enough to calm yourself. Cycles are available for rent there.the main attractions around the lake are the boat races and boat pageantry organized as a part of the summer festival in Ooty. An amusement park is also there for kids fun.
With the mountain railway running through one of it's banks the Ooty lake is among the most beautiful and picturesque lake that you will come across in South India and with greenery all around it's a must visit place to experience and appreciate the beauty of Ooty.
With the mountain railway running through one of it's banks the Ooty lake is among the most beautiful and picturesque lake that you will come across in South India and with greenery all around it's a must visit place to experience and appreciate the beauty of Ooty.
Written 28 March 2020
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sanjayvora45
Ahmedabad, India676 contributions
Nov 2019
Ooty lake is average and nothing to regret if one could not see it during ooty visit.
Lake within city, but lacks cleanliness. During our visit we found lake water dirty and littered with plastic and paper.
Boating is available here but we did not find it worth to take. It got its fame due to some bollywood and south indian film shot here.
Lake within city, but lacks cleanliness. During our visit we found lake water dirty and littered with plastic and paper.
Boating is available here but we did not find it worth to take. It got its fame due to some bollywood and south indian film shot here.
Written 15 February 2020
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jaimin
Ahmedabad, India23 contributions
Oct 2019
Ooty lake is set close to by to bus and train station. different types of boat rides offered, paddle boats, motor boats. when shopping for the individual tickets, one will take ride within the lake, its a tiny low lake however get to visualize the environment, trees.
Written 18 June 2020
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Nitin Rege
Bengaluru, India227 contributions
Oct 2021
We had been to Ooty lake on oct 2021, its well maintained and also has option to do boating in the lake. You have several options and we selected a motor boat for 3 of us and my son loved it. The operator of the boat was friendly person and he allowed my son to sail it for some time. God experience. Recommended !!
Written 21 October 2021
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Karthik R
Chennai (Madras), India7,666 contributions
Jan 2020
We reached Ooty boat club around 9:45 AM. There was absolutely no crowd around and we hired a speed boat ride. The entry ticket to boat club area is Rs.15 per person. Pedal boats, row boats and speed boats are available with below rate slabs.
We hired a speed boat and went around a ride for 20 minutes. We were offered a lengthier drive by the boatman and we politely declined. The ride was definitely scenic and worth the time.
We hired a speed boat and went around a ride for 20 minutes. We were offered a lengthier drive by the boatman and we politely declined. The ride was definitely scenic and worth the time.
Written 18 February 2020
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suresh Psr
Ooty (Udhagamandalam), India2 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
One of the most important parts of every Ooty tour, Ooty lake is indeed a place to visit. nlt is an artificial lake that was built for fishing purposes. This lake is popular for boating. Tourists can be seen enjoying a refreshing ride on its serene waters. There is boating house located near the lake offering a wide array of boats on hire. Cycling by the side of lake is also worth experiencing. There are also a few shops located around the lake, selling various locally made items.
Excellent lake Government owned and operated. Cheap prices. Pedalboat is around 170. Big queues.amd waiting time for boat Pedal boating is for half an hour. Good eateries inside. Has a small toytrain around the lake too for kids. Big crowds. But after you take a boat it's nice with great scenery and close to nature. There are lot of small wild ducks in the lake too which are good to see. Overall nice
Excellent lake Government owned and operated. Cheap prices. Pedalboat is around 170. Big queues.amd waiting time for boat Pedal boating is for half an hour. Good eateries inside. Has a small toytrain around the lake too for kids. Big crowds. But after you take a boat it's nice with great scenery and close to nature. There are lot of small wild ducks in the lake too which are good to see. Overall nice
Written 20 October 2021
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eric294
Mumbai, India57 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Brings to mind the past. It's good for a day outing. A lot can be done to improve the same. One should have the common sense to go into old records and see for oneself how it should be maintained. Tourism ought to be A Sociology Exotic Sustainable venture.
The so-called Dinosaur Park is an eye sore to the natural beauty of the lake, one can see that it uses the lake as its drain outlet.
Black Thunder and The Dinosaur Park are Tourism Disasters for The Nilgiris.
Tourism is not just building Lodges. The tourists come for leisure and relaxation.
The Nilgiris bio-Diversity is fantastic.
It has to be preserved. Estates being handed over to real estate sharks are ruining this pristine natural resort.
This should be dropped with a heavy hand. Construction not keeping the natural landscape in view is becoming a disaster.
The so-called Dinosaur Park is an eye sore to the natural beauty of the lake, one can see that it uses the lake as its drain outlet.
Black Thunder and The Dinosaur Park are Tourism Disasters for The Nilgiris.
Tourism is not just building Lodges. The tourists come for leisure and relaxation.
The Nilgiris bio-Diversity is fantastic.
It has to be preserved. Estates being handed over to real estate sharks are ruining this pristine natural resort.
This should be dropped with a heavy hand. Construction not keeping the natural landscape in view is becoming a disaster.
Written 12 February 2020
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ooty and kodaikanala are different destinations. You could plan separately both.
Written 11 December 2019
Honestly speaking I loved Ooty in may end during the monsoon. The greenery and beauty in the crisp Fresh air is unmatched. Heavenly flowers and emerald green every where. Although January is a nip in the air and the cold temperatures makes you long for more time here. A real hill station 👌
Written 28 March 2020
Harry
Karimnagar, India
How is Ooty now?, we are planning to travel in next week? What are the major places to cover and not worth places to avoid? As we have booked toy train from Ooty to mettupalayam, we have planned to stay 2 days only in which half day gone for toy train from UAM to MTP...so kindly guide us as we are travelling for the 1st time...Thanku in advance.
Written 28 December 2018
First day you cover Doddabetta and tea factory in the morning and in the afternoon you go to lake. Next day first half you spend in Botanical garden.
You may Skip rose garden as this attraction is somewhat covered by Botanical garden.
The peak of attraction (Not to be missed) is Toy train, which is there in your itinerary there. No worries and have a wonderful trip ahead
Written 1 January 2019
Harry
Karimnagar, India
How is Ooty now?, we are planning to travel in next week? What are the major places to cover and not worth places to avoid? As we have booked toy train from Ooty to mettupalayam, we have planned to stay 2 days only in which half day gone for toy train from UAM to MTP...so kindly guide us as we are travelling for the 1st time...Thanku in advance.
Written 28 December 2018
Excellent weather right now. I would prefer to do in a relaxed manner. Definitely ensure you take up the toy train. It's an experience in itself.
Depending on your interests you can do various points but I would definitely skip Ooty lake, it's overcrowded, stinking and freakingly expensive.
Written 29 December 2018
The weather is rainy at least for the next 1 week. However, it doesn't rain all day. So it will still be pleasant. I recently for a 3 day visit to Ooty and while it rained all 3 days, it still was great. You want th clouds to be there and that cover up the mountains and make the view even better. There was sunshine here and there in between but it was still worth it.
Written 7 May 2018
Better to hire taxi the price will be between 1200 rs to 1500 Rs for 5 to 6 hrs.
One day you can hire for Ooty ( doddabetta, lake, botanical garden,rose garden,tea factory) 10 am to 4 pm
One day Paykara side it's more beautiful you can visit fine forest,6th mile,9th mile,Paykara lake, fall's etc.(1200-1400 rs)
May be if have less time both can covered in one day also (2200 -2500rs)
Written 23 January 2018
can you please tell me how much cost for boat ride and how much time taken ?
Written 5 October 2015
for pedal boat for 20 min
2 seater 175 rs
4 seater 260 rs
Written 9 May 2017
Havn't seen any 2 wheeler on rent so far.
Written 24 August 2015
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