Avalanche Lake
Avalanche Lake
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Tapash G
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Beautiful place to visit. I must say if you are traveling to ooty then you must visit Avalanche lake. But jungle safari is not worthy. Overall beutiful calming natural beauty.
Written 21 October 2023
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tanushree
Bekal, India1 contribution
Apr 2023
very nice and splendid experience, the avalanche lake view was spectacular, though bit less water, due to the summer season
Written 29 May 2023
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Sheetanshu S
Bengaluru, India113 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
This secluded place in Ooty, was the best experience we had in the trip. We didn't want to come back from here. The drive to the lake and s scenic from Ooty, the last few stretches are narrow and tough. From the parking area one needs to walk for 10 mins, along the stream of shallow waters at first. Then, we witnessed an absolutely mesmerizing view of Lake, mountains, sunlight and greenary. The place was not crowded at all. It is aloof from any hustle and noise that you would experience at say Ooty lake or Doddabetta peak. The serene peaceful environment makes it that much more enjoyable. Must visit. I didn't want to come back.
Written 30 April 2023
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ARUNA M
Hyderabad, India10 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
we visited the lake on 12th april there was no water in the lake its dry. but enjoyed the drive a lot. worth visiting up to the lake. nice view of mountains from the down. the road was narrow but good. should visit in the rainy season to see the fullness of lake.
Written 18 April 2023
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Priya K
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
Avalanche lake trip s closed due to land slide nd road s getting ready since 2019....both pullmedu nd lake s not accessible ... they r taking us only till half way to a mountain view which s nothing nd returning from there ...waste of money nd time... charging 250 per person .....
Written 3 February 2023
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siddharth82
Bangalore District, India38 contributions
Oct 2022
It is one of the less touristy things you can do in Ooty. The lake is nice and the safari to the jungle is also nice though short and not very eventful in terms of animal sightings. place is very clean and green. Place seems less crowded probably because its ~ 20 km away from city center. On the way back to city, one can sight the Emerald lake as well which too is scenic.
Written 9 October 2022
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Lalithnibjiya
Bangalore37 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Lake was totally dry but there was a beautiful rivulet flowing thro' the middle of it and all had a great time in the rivulet...It was like being transported to the states of HP or UK where you'll find small flowing rivulets.
Written 3 July 2022
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kashyapnimisha
Bengaluru, India136 contributions
Jun 2022
We visited here in June and did not find any water. Everyone came here for the beautiful view and Instagram worthy pics. But there was no water. The view is good but the water was missing. Maybe in the rainy season, the water level will be up and it might be a nice view. The route to Avalanche lake has so many scenic views that even when water was not in the lake, we didn't regret going there.
Written 9 June 2022
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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
3 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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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, India25 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, India45 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, India126 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, India81 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
3 contributions
Is there any hotel or resort near Avalanche lake ?
seshadrir85
Chennai (Madras), India15 contributions
No. It an isolated place.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avalanche Lake
- Hotels near Avalanche Lake:
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- (0.51 km) Club Mahindra Derby Green, Ooty
- (0.61 km) Zostel Ooty
- (0.34 km) Lakefield Bungalow
- (1.05 km) Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
- Restaurants near Avalanche Lake:
- (0.47 km) Ascot Multi Cuisine Restaurant at Ooty
- (1.73 km) The Periodic Table
- (1.76 km) Le Cafe
- (0.49 km) City Palace Restaurant
- (0.49 km) Lemon Grass Restaurant
- Attractions near Avalanche Lake:
- (0.25 km) CSI St Thomas Church
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- (0.52 km) Wax Studio
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- (0.83 km) Ooty Lake