Ooty Boat House
One can get a first glimpse of this beautiful lake and surrounding hills from the toy train just before arriving at Ooty station. One can see Children park before reaching this place. This is maintained by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation. Other than boating there is a Vegetarian restaurant, 3D simulation theater, Tora tora, Children amusement, Gift shop, floating snack bar, mini train, chat corner, dashing car ride ( ticket Rs 25 for 4 minutes ride ), 3D video games, Nilgiri product shop, Nursery etc.
Before going for a boat ride it is advisable to use life jackets. There are different areas marked for motor boat and for pedal and row boat. The average depth of this lake is 40 feet. Swimming inside the lake is not allowed. There is a system of depositing money before taking a boat and sufficient counters are available to get refund money after the boat ride. Get your money back immediately after the boating. Boat club opens at 8 AM and closes at 6 PM
John Sullivan the first District Collector of Udhagamandalam created this lake in the year 1827.
After the boat journey you can go for a mini toy train ride available within the park.
Boat House phone number is 2444053
Inside Ooty
This article is written by go2india.in team.
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| Surenther | 23-05-2010 |
| There are good news about Ooty Boat house but none of them mentioning about the rates of different type of boats. This is missing. This is also a vital information for tourst like me. | |
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