Trips home
My trips
Favorites
Create new trip
Settings
Currency
$ U.S. Dollar
Language
english
Help
FAQ
Trip Planner:   Asia  /  India  /  Tamil Nadu  /  The Nilgiris District  /  Ooty (Udhagamandalam)  /  Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake, Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

4.3
#7 of 14 in Nature in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Create an itinerary including Emerald Lake
Explore the peaceful natural environment at Emerald Lake, a regionally renowned sightseeing and picnic spot with a wealth of wildlife. The lake lies surrounded by a mountainous landscape replete with tea plantations. From the onsite nature resort, you can embark on hiking and bird-watching tours, do some fishing, or enjoy mountain biking. Bring along binoculars to spot the lake's rich birdlife. Put Emerald Lake at the forefront of your travel plans using our Ooty (Udhagamandalam) trip planner.
Create a full itinerary - for free!

Emerald Lake reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
253 reviews
Google
4.4
TripAdvisor
  • By drnvparekh
    It is covered with the Avalanche tour. It is 2 om off track while going to Avalanche. It is a very pleasant place. A lovely lake surrounded by greenery. It is serene and peaceful and relaxing... 
    It is covered with the Avalanche tour. It is 2 om off track while going to Avalanche. It is a very pleasant place. A lovely lake surrounded by greenery. It is serene and peaceful and relaxing...  more »
  • By 231carlf
    They provide boat tours both speed and pontoon. It was wonderful just to sit and look at the lake. Amazing view and they have a restaurant as well. 
    They provide boat tours both speed and pontoon. It was wonderful just to sit and look at the lake. Amazing view and they have a restaurant as well.  more »
See more on TripAdvisor ›
Google
  • By Shivam Rawat
    Beautiful place...not much to check out around but the calmness and view is worth it
  • By Ankur Sharma
    Not easy to spot. But a serene place. Worth it
See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

  • Compose it!
    Your own itinerary for your car vacation, beach vacation, city trip, any near or distant journey ... ready within 10 minutes.
  • Customize it.
    Refine your plan. We find the best routes and opportunities.
  • Book it.
    Choose from the best accommodations (Expedia, AirBnB), airlines and activities, by yourself or share with travel professionals for the utmost experience. Up to 50% discount!
  • Do it yourself.
    Or share your plan with travel professionals for a customized trip

Popular things to do in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

Doddabetta Peak ©
Mountain
Doddabetta Peak
3.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Ooty Lake ©
Water Body
Ooty Lake
3.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Pykara Lake ©
Water Body
Pykara Lake
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Spa
Spas
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

Government Botanical Garden ©
Garden
Government Botanical Garden
The Nilgiris District
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sim`s Park ©
Garden
Sim`s Park
Coonoor
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Bandipur National Park and Tiger Reserve ©
National Park
Bandipur National Park and Tiger Reserve
Bandipur
3.7
Duration: 8 hours
Vanabathrakali Amman Kovil
Landmark
Vanabathrakali Amman Kovil
Mettupalayam
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

Pykara Falls ©
Waterfall
Pykara Falls
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Avalanche Lake ©
Water Body
Avalanche Lake
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mukurti Peak ©
Mountain
Mukurti Peak
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Cairn Hill ©
Mountain
Cairn Hill
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

Upper Bhavani Lake ©
Water Body
Upper Bhavani Lake
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mudumalai National Park ©
Wildlife Area
Mudumalai National Park
2.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
St. Stephen's Church ©
Church
St. Stephen's Church
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Elk Hill Murugan Temple ©
Religious Site
Elk Hill Murugan Temple
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

Annamalai Murugan Temple ©
Religious Site
Annamalai Murugan Temple
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kandal Cross Roman Catholic Church ©
Church
Kandal Cross Roman Catholic Church
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Venkateshwara Perumal Temple
Religious Site
Venkateshwara Perumal Temple
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Raj Bhawan ©
Historic Site
Raj Bhawan
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nearby attractions in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

Sanctuary Avalanche ©
Nature / Park
Sanctuary Avalanche
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Tribal Research Center ©
Educational Site
Tribal Research Center
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min

Don't Miss a Thing.
See & Do More.

Trips in Emerald Lake by other users

12 days in India & Jordan BY A USER FROM SWEDEN Amman Wadi Rum Petra - Wadi Musa 14 days in India & Jordan BY A USER FROM INDIA Amman Wadi Rum Aqaba 60 days in India BY A USER FROM SWEDEN Leh Manali Amritsar 12 days in India & Jordan BY A USER FROM SWEDEN Amman Wadi Rum Petra - Wadi Musa 12 days in India & Jordan BY A USER FROM SWEDEN Amman Wadi Rum Petra - Wadi Musa 23 days in India BY A USER FROM INDIA Ooty (Udhagamandalam) Mumbai Leh
See all trips