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Emerald Lake Nilgiris
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Emerald Lake Nilgiris

Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

A silent reservoir in the Silent Valley tea belt near Avalanche — mirror water, eucalyptus hills and tea hamlets, zero commercial noise.

Why visit: Ooty's sunrise secret for photographers.

Things to do
  • ›Dawn mirror shots
  • ›Tea-village drive
  • ›Birdlife
PhotographyNature Walk
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Jun (dawn)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–400

Duration

2–3 hrs

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Doddabetta Peak

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Dolphin's Nose Coonoor

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