The lake located in Ooty is one of the major attractions in the city. The lake offers boating facilities to the visitors for a nominal fee. It is an artificial lake constructed by John Sullivan, in 1824.
The lake is formed when the water flowing down mountain streams in the Ooty valley was dammed to occupy an area of 65 acres. The lake is surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and a railway line used by Nilgiri Mountain Railway runs along its shore.
Originally it was used for fishing, but as it diminished in size, it was converted into tourist spot by the authorities to restrict encroachment of the area.
The kids and adults equally enjoy the boat rides here. One can around in the lake with the choice of their boat such as Paddle boats, Row boats, and Motor boats.
Also one can also see water birds in this lake.
The lake is formed when the water flowing down mountain streams in the Ooty valley was dammed to occupy an area of 65 acres. The lake is surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and a railway line used by Nilgiri Mountain Railway runs along its shore.
Originally it was used for fishing, but as it diminished in size, it was converted into tourist spot by the authorities to restrict encroachment of the area.
The kids and adults equally enjoy the boat rides here. One can around in the lake with the choice of their boat such as Paddle boats, Row boats, and Motor boats.
Also one can also see water birds in this lake.
Beautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos on the lake! But I wish they avoid motorboats to keep the lake, and its surroundings, clean.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots - and a nice place for an outing.
ReplyDeleteI like that kind of boat.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
What a lovely scenery. Well done
ReplyDeleteA trip on the water is always enjoyable. The views from the lake look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow...
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture.
ReplyDeleteHow extraordinary.... except perhaps from the second photo, the other photo's do not tell in which county this photo's are taken ;-)
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Lovely photos of a beautiful area ~ Water in India!
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Riding in a choice of boats looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteLovely Lake.
ooty lake, wow.
ReplyDeleteI bet there is lots of great nature to enjoy on a visit there.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love lakes! It is great you had the opportunity to chec this one out.
ReplyDeleteFantastic views of the lake!
ReplyDeleteOoty..a double decker when it comes to 'O'!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics:)
nice getaway
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Hello!:) Beautiful photos of the lake and boats. What a lovely place to visit.
ReplyDeleteGood to see that the lake is being protected and at the same time enjoyed by many people. - Margy
ReplyDeletenot often one see lakes from your country. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuperb pics as usual!
ReplyDeleteThe famous place we have only seen in Hindi movies!
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