Avalanche & Emerald Lakes
Avalanche Lake
A highland reservoir about 25 km southwest of Ooty, surrounded by meadows and primeval forest. Visits are made by Forest Department jeep.
Avalanche is named after a large landslide that occurred in 1823. The lake lies within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Visitors must buy an eco-tour ticket from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department at the entrance and board an official jeep. The route passes through meadows, cloud forest and along the lake shore, taking about 1.5 to 2 hours. Wild gaur and deer may be seen. Along the way, Emerald Lake has striking emerald-green water and is good for photos. Places are limited, so arrive early in peak season.
Opening hours
About 09:00–16:00 (eco tours may involve queues)
Nearby sights
- Ooty Lake
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
- Shooting Spot (Ninth Mile)
- Ketti Valley View Point
- Pine Forest, Ooty
- Government Rose Garden, Ooty
- St. Stephen's Church, Ooty
- Pykara Lake & Boat House