Ooty Lake

Highly commercialized & not clean too. Can avoid when in Ooty.

Ooty Lake is an artificially constructed lake with picturesque natural surroundings. Originally constructed for the purpose of fishing, the lake has become all but an important tourist landmark in Ooty. An evening cycling around the lake (cycles are available for rent), or a quiet morning with your beloved by your side and the lake in front is enough to bring calm to yourself. Originally extending a much larger area, Ooty Lake has shrunk in size over the years giving way to other structures like the race course.

The surroundings are very crowded... A good place for boating.. the main problem facing is the crowd

An amazing lake situated in the middle of ooty city. This is one of the favorite hot spots for tourists where there are multiple things that can be done which includes boating, there is also a horror house nearby, food stalls around, and even horse riding. You also get amazing views of the other end of the lake where the water is still and passes between two hillocks. Apart from that the temperature dips sharply around the lake so if you wish to feel the chill more than the city temperature visit the area.

The main attractions you find surrounding the lake are the boat races and boat pageantry organized as a part of Summer Festival in Ooty. With the mountain railway running through one of its banks, the Ooty lake is among the most beautiful and picturesque lakes that you will come across in South India. The lake also has a boat house attached to it which makes boating one of the prime time attractions of the lake throughout the year. You also find a lot of shops selling local items like eucalyptus oils and shawls at competitive prices around the lake.