Touristy
Romantic
Ooty Lake
A famous artificial lake in Ooty known for pedal boating, tourist buzz, food stalls, and classic hill-station chaos. A must-do rite of passage for first-time visitors.
~3 km from hostel
can be done in 2-3 hrs
Touristy
Romantic
Ooty Lake
A famous artificial lake in Ooty known for pedal boating, tourist buzz, food stalls, and classic hill-station chaos. A must-do rite of passage for first-time visitors.
~3 km from hostel
can be done in 2-3 hrs
Where?
West Mere, Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Highlights
Pedal boating experience that defines classic Ooty tourism.
Lively carnival-like atmosphere with food stalls and activities.
Iconic photo spot despite heavy crowds.
Things to know
Best Months to Visit
October - May
Best Time(s) of the Day to Visit
Morning or Late Afternoon
How To Reach from goSTOPS
Scooty – ₹30–60 fuel | 5–10 mins
Auto – ₹60–80 | 5–10 mins
Bus – ₹10–50 | 20–35 mins
Walk – Not practical
Train – No direct route
Timings
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Price Range
Entry fee + boat rental (varies by boat type)
Important Notes
Very crowded during mid-day and holidays. Pedal boats require effort—bring a willing partner. Expect queues during peak hours.
Nearby goSTOPS hostels
Ooty
Hill StationNature & MountainsCool Climate
Located on the beautiful & lush Gymkhana Club Road amid green surroundings, goSTOPS Ooty is a great blend of the new with the old. Private rooms with high ceilings, wooden flooring, poster beds & vintage furniture, the hostels heritage block takes you back in an epic era.
From
₹349 / Night