Ooty · Sightseeing
Avalanche Lake, Ooty is a visitor attraction in Ooty. It is open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Daylight hours; forest permissions may be required. Entry costs Base Eco-Tourism Entry Ticket: ₹40 per person. Forest Department Mini-Bus / Swaraj Mazda Safari: ₹200 to ₹250 per person (Shared transit) for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 2 to 3 hours. The best time to visit is April – June and September – November.
A remote lake in a reserved forest about 28 km from Ooty, reached on a rough road through shola and grassland. Trout fishing, trekking and the sheer quiet are the draw; forest-department permissions apply for some activities.
Tip: A jeep is far more comfortable than a car on the last stretch of road.
| Timings | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Daylight hours; forest permissions may be required |
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| Time required | 2 to 3 hours |
| Best time to visit | April – June and September – November |
| Location | valanche Eco-Tourism Center, Avalanche Road, Mulligoor, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, 643209 |
| How to reach | ~28 km from Ooty |
| Contact number | 0423-2444083 |
| Indian Nationals | Base Eco-Tourism Entry Ticket: ₹40 per person. Forest Department Mini-Bus / Swaraj Mazda Safari: ₹200 to ₹250 per person (Shared transit) |
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Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Avalanche Lake is generally open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Daylight hours; forest permissions may be required. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Avalanche Lake is around Base Eco-Tourism Entry Ticket: ₹40 per person. Forest Department Mini-Bus / Swaraj Mazda Safari: ₹200 to ₹250 per person (Shared transit) for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Avalanche Lake is April – June and September – November.
You would typically need about 2 to 3 hours to explore Avalanche Lake comfortably.
~28 km from Ooty. It is one of the most-visited places in Ooty.
Yes. Avalanche Lake is a popular stop on our Ooty tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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