Ooty lake is a very popular tourist spot in Ooty. This beautiful 'L' shaped lake is located just behind the Main Bus Stand. It is two kilometers in length and varying distances in width. There is a boat house on the lake where all kinds of boats are available for hire from 8am in the morning to 6pm in the evening on all days.
The lake and the boat house are the hub of entertainment for the visitors. There is children's park at the boat house end of the lake which has a toy train for children . In the adjacent site there is a deer park. A mini-garden is at the bus stand end and a well laid footpath circles the entire lake. Just outside the Boat house local ponies are available for jolly rides at a charge of Rs. 20 to Rs. 30 for a short round trip.
This lake was artificially formed by John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty, in 1823-25.
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