Avalanche Lake
Avalanche Lake, Ooty (Udhagamandalam): Address, Avalanche Lake Reviews: 4.5/5
Avalanche Lake
Avalanche Lake
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amukho
Bangalore94 contributions
May 2022
We had not heard about Avalanche lake during any of our previous trips to Ooty. We went there based on a recommendation and it was a very pleasant surprise. It is a roughly 30kms drive (each way) from Ooty and the road is mostly good (the last 1km is being re-laid and can get a bit narrow). The lake has multiple viewing spots and each of them are quite beautiful. It is mostly secluded and sees a few tourists which is a rarity when compared to the hustle and bustle of Ooty town.
Written 22 May 2022
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Jaseem B
2 contributions
May 2022 • Family
It inside the hills . From Ooty town around 21 km. Roads are narrow but way to there have a good nature scenery. At half a day we should spend there. There if not a mansoon we can play in water . There is a jeep safari also they charge 250 per head.
Visiting here vl b a good experience.
Visiting here vl b a good experience.
Written 17 May 2022
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Hariprasad2910
Chennai (Madras), India112 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
It's a nicecplace to walk around. Very secluded and no activity. Best option is to stay in destiny farm stay hotel to access this lake.
Written 10 May 2022
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Garima Agarwal
Bengaluru, India1 contribution
Mar 2022
Very nice place. Although a little off-route and very less known, but its really beautiful and a must place to visit. The road which leads to Avalanche lake is very scenic, you get very nice view of Nilgiris and the destination is amazing. There is a small government canteen at the lake which serves delicious food and have decent variety available. It have an ample parking space to park your vehicle.
Written 9 April 2022
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Shraddha Bhatt
5 contributions
Nov 2021
We weren't sure about visiting this place but let me tell you its just like heaven on earth. Very serene and unadulterated. Very less population at the spot. Though its a little far away from the city center but definitely worth the visit.
Written 8 November 2021
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nvp
Bhavnagar, India586 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
The lake is situated amongst forest area. The drive is very charming. The lake too is beautiful. There is an Avalanche river which leads to the Avalanche lake. You have to park your vehicle at forest check post. It is just half a kilometre walk to the lake. It is very scenic location as you move along the river and you have to pass through a small pine forest also. If you have half day to spare , you can definitely visit it. Post Covid they have stopped boating and night camping here.
Written 26 September 2021
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jaimin
Ahmedabad, India22 contributions
Oct 2019
Best beautiful place in ooty. Must visit this place.Because avalanche situated in the forest and the way is very beautiful and adventure. Forest officers won't allow private vehicle to forest.Only forest vehicle allowed.A wild life Safari trip in a covered van is a good option.
Written 19 June 2020
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sanjayvora45
Ahmedabad, India675 contributions
Nov 2019
Road towards the lake is closed due to landslide. Forest deptt. is operating bus tour upto this lake. Maybe after march 2020 this place might opened for tourist.
Written 28 February 2020
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Carl F
11 contributions
Feb 2020
The Kings Cliff hotel told us that it was open . We drove and hour and it has been closed since August of 2019. At the time they told us that the park would be closed for at least 6 more months because of an avalanche that has closed the roads.
Written 24 February 2020
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Karthik R
Chennai (Madras), India7,698 contributions
Jan 2020
On the right hand side is Emerald lake and the one on the left is Avalanche lake in the Emerald Dam catchment area. You cant miss this when you visit Avalanche or Emerald.
Written 18 February 2020
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Ritesh Navalgund
10 contributions
Is the Thiruanamalai route good to travel to pondi. Please suggest if there is an alternate better route.
Santhi R
9 contributions
Greetings..ur starting point please
Ketaki
Mumbai, India24 contributions
Do you need some permission to go on a simple visit to the lake or is there some other attraction around the lake which needs permission? I am in Coonoor next week so would appreciate any information on the same. I plan to go in a booked cab. Thanks
ramyams
Bangalore District, India35 contributions
No need to get any permits, but private vehicles are not allowed near the lake, you need to buy ticket and get into Jeeps run by the government, so visit early ( at least before 1 PM) as the queue will be long here.
Hi, i was planning to go ooty by train from mettupalayam and i will be reaching there by noon. so after that wen i reach there i was planning for visiting Avalanche is that a good idea or not.. other thing how can i get permission from forest office. is there any online registration. pls let me know your valuable idea.. Thanks Hari.
DR SUNIL M
10 contributions
No you should not go the same day
There in avalanche depending upon the rush of people they send buses or jeep. After 1pm they stop sending buses in forest. It is better to reach early around 11 or 12pm which is not possible for you as it is 25km away from ooty and will take 2hours to reach there. This everything approximately I have answered.
vinay_pagadal
Bengaluru, India44 contributions
Hi ,
I am planning to reach ooty by my car at 1-2 PM. Would it be a good idea to go to Avalanche lake after that. And can i take my car till the checkpoint. Is there parking available.
Your response would be appreciated . Thanks in advance
Thanks
Vinay
DR SUNIL M
10 contributions
You can take your car directly but you need to reach there before 12noon or max 1pm which is not possible as it is 25km away from ooty and roads are not so great.
Purva K
Mumbai, India110 contributions
Can you suggest me contact number of local cab person for tour of ooty. Someone whom you have had firsthand experience with.
Kindly let me know the approx pricing and places I should visit each day as well ( max 3 day tour in ooty)
Thanks in advance
Vivekanandan_VKR
Chennai (Madras), India18 contributions
Is it safe to go to avalanche from Ooty in bike?
How are the roads.
Rishikesh_Pravasi
Mumbai, India326 contributions
I did not see an issue on safety either
Nidhin Jose
Bahrain17 contributions
Is the facility open in all days in a week?
anil naik
Mumbai, India80 contributions
no idea
I'm planning to go to this place by 6 in the morning. Will it be open. Or do we need any permission for the forest department or the police.
Swapnil_B1
Bengaluru, India33 contributions
You can go to their entry point any time, and earlier is better, especially if you are going in peak season. There are limited seats available in their buses.
However, beyond the entry point, you are allowed only in their buses/ jeeps, which start much later at 8:30/9
They have a small canteen there which serves good breakfast.
Flyer828718
1 contribution
Is there any hotel or resort near Avalanche lake ?
seshadrir85
Chennai (Madras), India15 contributions
No. It an isolated place.
Frequently Asked Questions about Avalanche Lake
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- Hotels near Avalanche Lake:
- (0.33 km) Bouganvilla
- (0.51 km) Club Mahindra Derby Green
- (0.61 km) Zostel Ooty
- (1.05 km) Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
- (0.34 km) Lakefield Bungalow
- Restaurants near Avalanche Lake:
- (0.47 km) Ascot Multi Cuisine Restaurant at Ooty
- (1.76 km) Le Cafe
- (0.49 km) City Palace Restaurant
- (0.49 km) Lemon Grass Restaurant
- (0.49 km) Hotel Biriyani Hut Restaurant
- Attractions near Avalanche Lake:
- (0.25 km) CSI St Thomas Church
- (0.44 km) Thunder World
- (0.52 km) Wax Studio
- (1.83 km) Amble with Anne
- (0.66 km) High Feel Tours and Travels