Avalanche Lake Ooty: How To Reach, Timings, Forest Safari
Wednesday, January 16, 2019Avalanche Lake & Forest
#7 in Top 10 Tourist Places in Ooty
Avalanche is an important tourism destination in the Nilgiris District, 25kms away from Ooty town. This area is surrounded by a rolling landscape with blooming flowers like magnolias, orchids and rhododendrons. Over 2700 species of flowering plants, 160 species of fern and fern allies, countless types of flowerless plants, mosses, fungi, algae, land lichens are found in the sholas of the Nilgiris.
A 2-mile hike in Glacier National Park lead to this serene lake with mountain & waterfall views that makes it a must among the places to visit in ooty. Avalanche lake is part of the Avalanche Forest Reserve which is a ecotourism site amid tropical forest offering guided safari, camping and adventure activities within. This places got its form and name from an avalanche in 1980s
It takes 1.5 hours from Ooty to reach Avalanche Forest Reserve, from here you can opt for Jungle Safari which takes 2 hours up and down and will take you to 3 places: water fountains, Sholas and finally to Avalanche Lake itself. View points are very good and you will enjoy scenic views. Though forest reserve operates 3 jungle safaris in a day, I would suggest plan for the first in the morning it gives you best atmosphere in morning and will be less crowded.
Forest department operates 2 types of tours at Avalanche Ooty:
First tour package starts from Avalanche Check post. Private vehicles allowed till Avalanche Check post, only Eco tourism vehicles will be accommodate tourist to all locations. Tourist should not use any plastic products during trip. We have individual Jeep trip on special request with maximum 8 members.
Itinerary #1
- Location 1 : Avalanche Check post
- Location 2 : Cauliflower/Shola Forest View
- Location 3 : Thalai Bhavani
- Location 4 : Lakkadi
- Location 5 : Avalanche Check post
Second tour package is our special Eco Tourism awareness package with 1 day trip. This operates from District Forest Office, Mt Stuart Hill within minimum and maximum of 16 persons. This tour provides Tea/Coffee, Lunch and Eco Tourism Memento.
Itinerary #2
- Location 1 : District Forest Office
- Location 2 : Tribal Research Centre & Tribal Museum, Muthorai Palada.
- Location 3 : Avalanche Checkpost ( Tea Break )
- Location 4 : Cauliflower/Shola Forest View
- Location 5 : Bhavani Amman Temple
- Location 6 : Lakkadi
- Location 7 : Avalanche Check post ( Lunch )
- Location 8 : Cairn Hill Eco Awareness Center ( Tea Break )
- Location 9 : District Forest Office or Bus Stand.
Key Highlights
- Deep forest and nature experience.
- Explore jungle safari organised by Avalanche Forest Reserve.
- Uppere bhivani dam and Avalanche Lake has a beautiful view.
- If you love water falls you are on right place, Avalanche Falls Ooty is one of the famous site in this area.
- You can plan to camp, adventure and kayaking on site by taking required permissions.
- Everyday 3 jungle safaris available at Avalanche Forest Reserve
Avalanche Lake & Forest Contact Info
- Address: Avalanche Forest Reserve, Nilgiris. Ooty TN 643209 IN
- Phone: 094435 56225
- Currency Accepted: Indian Rupey
- Payment Accepted: Cash
- Entry Free:No
- Language Available: Hindi, English, Tamil
Ticket Price
Avalanche Lake & Forest undefined Ticket Price
| Ticket Price | |
|---|---|
| Van Tour ( per person ) | 150.00 |
| Van Tour For studend with permission ( per person) | 75.00 |
| Jeep tour ( per jeep ) | 1200.00 |
| Still Camera | 20.00 |
| Video Camera | 50.00 |
Timings
Avalanche Lake & Forest Ooty Timings
| Day | Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Monday - Sunday | 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm |
| Monday - Sunday | 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
General queries or enquiries of tourists about Avalanche Lake & Forest Ooty
What activities included in jungle ride at Avalanche Forest Reserve?
Jungle ride starts from from entry point. You can opt for common bus or jeep for the safari. Jungle safari will be having 3 stops at 1. valley view point, 2. Temple with falls and 3. Upper Bhivani Lake and return in 2 hours.
What is the Avalanche Forest Reserve ticket price?
Jungle ride at Avalanche Forest Reserve costs 150Rs per person by common van and 1200Rs if you hire a Jeep.
How much time, Avalanche Ooty jungle safari ride is all about ?
Avalanche Jungle Safari takes 2 hours up and down.
Is there any buses available from Ooty bus stand to Avalanche Safari?
Yes.
How much is the cost for van ticket at Avalanche Ooty?
150Rs per person ticket for van at Avalanche Forest Reserve Jungle Safari.
Is advance booking of the jungle safari possible? Whom to contact at Avalanche Lake Ooty?
Yes, For groups and corporates. Please contact them at given number.
Can we drive by own car to Avalanche Forest Reserve Jungle Safari?
yes, you can drive by car till entry point then have to take either van or jeep to jungle safari at Avalanche Forest Reserve.
What is the best time to visit Avalanche Forest Reserve Ooty?
Best time to visit Avalanche Forest Reserve Ooty is after monsoon when catchment area is full of water and there is lot of greenery.
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