Ooty Lake is a man made lake which is of 40 ft in depth. Row, Pedal and Motor boats are allowed for boating. There is a barrier between Motor Boating and Row/ Pedal boating. Motor Boating will be on other side. It is advisable to go with Pedal boating for the couples.

Best Time to visit Ooty: Mar to May (Peak Season) and Oct to Feb (Normal Season). It is not advisable to visit Ooty during rainy season.

It is advisable to carry cash as Gpay/ Phonepe might not be accepted. Staff at the counter insist on Cash payment.

Ooty Lake Vehicle Parking

The above-mentioned charges can be revised without prior intimation.

Ooty Lake Boating Timings and Entry fees

Entry fees to enter Boat House. Only cash payments are accepted here.

The above-mentioned charges can be revised without prior intimation.

Ooty Lake Boating Timings

Ooty Lake Boating Charges

The above-mentioned charges can be revised without prior intimation.

Refundable Caution Deposit

• Tourists are requested to collect their Pedal and Row Boat deposit amount immediately after boating with the original receipt.
• If the time excees less than 15 mins then 50% of the deposit amount and more than 15 mins then 100% of  deposit amount will be collected.
• Caution deposit refund counter is located right opposite to Row Boating entrance.

Instructions to the Tourists

1. Boating hire charges are not refundable or transferable.
2. Allotted boats are at Hire’s own risk.
3. Capacity of the boat includes the rower/ helper.
4. Consume of Liquor and smoking is not allowed.
5. Drunken people will not be allowed for boat ride.
6. Children below 5 years are exempted from the boat hire charges (2 children only) in motor ride.
7. Any damager to boat occurs and Oar locakc etc is chargeable.
8. Hire charges are collected on 30 mins basis for row and pedal boat and 20 mins basis for Motor boats.
9. If the boats do not return on booking time, hire charges will be collected for every 15, 30 mins basis.
10. Film shooting and video coverage will be permitted only on payment as per rules.
11. Tourists are requested to wear Life Jackages while boating. Life Jackets of differen sizes are available at boating points.
12. Tourists are requested not to stand and take selfie while riding.
13. Tourists with infants are advised not to opt for boat ride.

Boat House Train Station Ooty

Short Ride on a toy train at Ooty Lake Boating.

• Adult Ticket cost Rs.60
• Child Ticket cost Rs.40

Ooty Lake Horse Riding Charges

Half Round Duration: 4 to 5 mins

Full Round Duration: 7 to 8 mins

Double Round Duration: 14 to 15 mins

Horse Riding is available at the exit point.

The above-mentioned charges might differ from the actual.

Nearby Places to visit in Ooty

1. Pine Forest
2. Pykara Falls (Little Long)

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Best Time to visit: Mar to June and Oct to Jan. Peak Season is during School/ College Holidays i.e from Mar to May. Kindly check for the weather as it is not advisable to visit during Rainy Season.

Instructions for the Tourist

• It is advisable to carry Cash as Gpay or Phonepe or other QR code payments modes are not available.
• Internet Connectivity is Poor in the Pine Forest.
• Not to carry eatables and water bottles as Monkeys are all around.
• Pine Forest may not be advisable for Heart Patients and Aged persons. Little walk for a Scenic view is ok.
• It might skid while walking so please hold your child properly.
• Driking Water facility is available at the entrance. 400 ml cost Rs.1 and Rs.2. 1 Liter costs Rs.5.
• There is no dedicated parking space. One has to park on the roadside.
• Plenty of parking space is available which is just 50-100 meters away from the entrance.
• Please plan to visit before 4.00 pm as it will be chill in the evening hours.

Pine Forest Ooty Timings

• Opening Time – 8.00 am
• Closing Time: 6.00 pm
• Opens on all days ie. Monday to Sunday.
• Good to visit between 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.

Ooty Pine Forest Entry Fees

The above-mentioned charges can be revised without prior intimation.

Horse Riding Charges at Pine Forest

• One Full Round, which usually takes 6 to 7 mins walk across the lake.
• Horse Riding will be available from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on a Normal days.
• Horse Riding will be available from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm during Holidays.

Pine Forest Ooty

1. One can spend around 1 to 2 hours at the Pine Forest.
2. Pine Forest is located on the highway. It falls on the same roue to Pykara Falls.
3. Good for Photoshoot. Lake View with lush green background will be good for photos.
4. Walkind down the slope might skid, so please wear shoes with good grip.
5. Weekends and Holidays will be crowded.
6. College Students from Tamil Nadu and Kerala visit this place as part of their tour plan.
7. It takes 10 to 15 mins drive from Ooty City center.

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Ooty Hill Station is a destination for weddings and pre-wedding photoshoots. We highly recommend scheduling your nuptials from September to June. Simple and grand weddings happen across the hill station.

Ooty destination wedding Booking procedure

1. The bride must be 18 years and above
2. The groom must be 21 years and above.
3. A photo ID proof is required from the bride and groom.
4. A passport/Aadhar Card is valid, as a wedding can be performed by any national
5. A minimum of 30 to 60 days of advance booking is advisable.

Ooty Wedding Hall Capacity and Cost

We can revise the above-mentioned charges without prior intimation.

The list expands significantly, as it changes based on the budget and the location of the wedding. Heritage buildings and farmhouses are available for booking. Class and Executive Marriage Halls are located in four-star hotels. Customized wedding packages are available at normal rates.

Wedding Arrangements

1. Mandap flower decoration
2. Purohit
3. Pooja Samagri
4. Nadaswaram/Music/Band
5. Garlands, etc.
6. Seating arrangements
7. Catering services
8. Room Booking
9. Tour Guide and Travel Assistance
10. Bridal Makeup
11. Photography
12. Video Shoot

All those mentioned above will be charged apart from Hall Booking

Amenities/Facilities

1. Good Parking Space
2. 24-hour water facility
3. 24×7 Power
4. Power Backup
5. Security staff

Ooty Wedding Locations

1. Sunset Dock
2. Heritage Farmhouse
3. Valley Viewpoint

How to reach Ooty?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is Coimbatore, which is 89 km away.

By Train

1. At 87.7 kilometers away, the closest train station is in Coimbatore.

By Road

1. Direct buses are available from Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, etc.

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Train Reservation Counter Timings

Toy Train Ooty Seating Capacity

Toy Train Ooty Stations

Toy Train Ooty Booking Procedure

1. Ticket counter Timings for Udagamandalam to Coonoor

2. Ticket Counter Timings for Udagamandalam to Mettupalayam, 8:00 am onward

3. The train can be boarded on First cum first serve basis.

4. Maximum 4 tickets will be issued per passenger.

5. Tourists have to stand in queue for boarding.

6. The half ticket price for Children between 5 – 12 years.

Best Time to visit: Sep-May 1st week.

Trains from Coonoor (ONR) to Udagamandalam (UAM)

Best Time to visit: Nov-May.

Tourists inflow high during Nov, Dec, Jan, Apr and May months. Advance booking required as Tickets is limited.

For more details on Ooty Toy Train, Please call @ 85000 85151

Reference Link: details

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Timings: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Daily

This place is 2934 mt above the sea level.

Best Time to visit: Oct-Mar. After 9:30 am during Winter for clear viewpoint.

The Tourists inflow high from Nov month.

Doddabetta peak Entry fees

Tourists have to keep their tickets till they leave the place as the ticket will be verified at the exit.

Tourists can have the spectacular view from this point.

Telescope Viewpoint is available for the tourist’s convenience.

But Telescope will be closed during Bad weather.

Only Jeep/ Car can reach this peak point. Vehicle Parking is 50 mt from the Entrance.

Places near Doddabetta peak

This area is inhabited by Bison, Giant Squirrel, Nilgiri Tahr etc.

Commonly seen Birds are Black Bird, Nigiri Verditer flycatcher, Nilgiri Laughing Thrush etc

Habitat: Montane Sholas.

Vehicle Entry Charges

Reference Link: details

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One Child under 5 years is allowed at no extra cost. Pedal boats are not available. Speed and Motorboats are good for boating.

Restaurants are not available near the Lake. Snacks/Tea/Coffee is available. One must drive boat within the designated routes.

The crowd will be high during Dec, Mar, Apr and May months. The water level will be low during Summer months ie. Apr and May.

It usually takes 45 – 60 mins for the boat ride. Boating charges calculated per boat but not for the person. This place is 25 Km from Ooty.

Best Time to Visit: Oct-Mar. The water level will be high at this time.

Interesting Places nearby

Pykara Falls

Pykara Dam

How to reach Pykara Boathouse?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Coimbatore which is 109 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Coimbatore which is 111 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Coimbatore, Chennai and other major cities to Ooty.

Reference Link: details

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Best Ooty Tour Package List

Best Ooty Tour Package Places

1. Pine Tree Forest
2. Kodaikanal
3. Coonoor to Ooty by Toy Train
4. Coakers Walk. Early hours walk will be a good experience
5. Dolphin’s Nose. This place has to be reached by walk. It will be a great experience.
6. Ooty Lake Boating. Pedal boating 2-seater will be good.

Best Time to Visit Ooty: Nov – May months.

Ooty Tour Package details

1. Includes Accommodation in a 3-star Hotel
2. Hotel transfers.
3. Cab to visit the listed places.
4. Transfer to Railway station or Bus station as quoted.
5. Breakfast.

Reference Link: details

For more details, please call @85000 85151

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Opening hours: 7:00 am – 6:30 pm

Entry fees

The botanical garden has 2000 varieties of plants. The flower show will be held once in a year during the month of May. This garden was constructed in the year 1848. Winter season will be the right time to visit this garden during this time flowers can be seen all around the garden.

How to reach Ooty?

By Air

By Train

By Road

Ooty Botanical garden Images

Reference Link: details

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Lake Opening Timings

It remains open on all days. Dec – Aug is the best the best time to visit Ooty.

Ooty Lake Entry Fees and Timings

The above price and timings may vary time to time and is under the control of Tamil Nadu Tourism Department. One must wear Life Jacket while boating across the lake. Paddle boats,.Row boats and Motor boats are available. This artificial lake stretches on 65 acres of Land and was created by in 1824 by John Sullivan. The lake came under the control of Tamil Nadu Tourism in 1973. It has Garden at the entrance, a mini train and amusement park for the children. Horse rides are also available at the entrance. The streams from the hills joins the lake. Ooty will be heavy crowded during Summer season. As the temperatures will not go beyond 25 degrees Celsius during day time.

How to reach Ooty Lake?

By Air

• The nearest airport is at Coimbatore which is 88 km away.

By Train

• The nearest railway station is at Coimbatore which is 81 km away.

By Road

• The direct buses are available from all parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states Karnataka and Kerala.

Ooty Lake Images

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Ooty Toy Train Stations (Udagamandalam to Coonoor and Viceversa)

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway Line was built by Britishers in 1908. The train runs at a speed for 5 – 10 kph.

Passenger Ticketing details

Adult:  12 and above

Child ticket:  5 – 11 years

Female Sr. Citizen: 58 and above

Male Sr. Citizen: 60 and above

How to book Ooty Toy Train?

1. Advance reservation is required for the Toy Train tickets.
2. Tickets can be booked in Irctc online website.
3. It is a short journey so First Class and Second Sittings journey will not have much difference.
4. The train passes through valleys, tunnels, bridges, tea estates and lakes.
5. Toy Train runs daily from Ooty to Mettupalayam and Viceversa.

For Ooty details, Please call @ 8500 898000

Reference Link: details

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