Ooty · Sightseeing
Emerald Lake, Ooty is a visitor attraction in Ooty. It is open 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Entry costs NA for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 1 to 2 hours. The best time to visit is April – June and September – November.
A quiet reservoir on the Silent Valley side of Ooty, ringed by tea estates and largely free of crowds. It is a birdwatching and sunset spot rather than a tourist attraction, which is precisely its appeal.
Tip: Bring your own food and water — there is almost nothing by way of facilities out here.
| Timings | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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| Time required | 1 to 2 hours |
| Best time to visit | April – June and September – November |
| How to reach | ~25 km from Ooty, towards Avalanche |
| Contact number | 0423-2443977 |
| Entry fee | Free |
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Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Emerald Lake is generally open 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Emerald Lake is around Free for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Emerald Lake is April – June and September – November.
You would typically need about 1 to 2 hours to explore Emerald Lake comfortably.
~25 km from Ooty, towards Avalanche. It is one of the most-visited places in Ooty.
Yes. Emerald 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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