Avalanche, an inspiring vista located 25kms from Ooty came into existence in 1823 as a result of huge landslide. The place in itself is an epitome of enchantment, rewarding the visitors with a visual feast. Avalanche Lake, sanctuary, and Emerald dam are the prominent tourist spots in Ooty that make the place so riveting. Ooty Tours brings in a package of one day Ooty Avalanche tour for a beguiling and enigmatic travel experience.
Nestled amidst the elegant lush green landscape, Avalanche lake in Ooty is a perfect spot for camping, trekking and trout fishing. The most-visited travel hotspot gives you jaw-dropping views of 2700 species of blooming flowering plants.
The serenity of the place is breath-taking as it boasts of the marvellous Shola forests, the gurgling rivers, spectacular mountain ranges, plantations and renowned Avalanche Lake. The densely populated forest has trees like Pygeum gardneri, Itex deticula, Syzium spp, and Rhododendron and is also a habitat for more than 60 species of birds.
Avalanche also accommodates a power generation unit, the Kundah Power House. The thick Shola forests are infested with wild animals like Sambhar deer, Tiger, Nilgiri Thar, Sloth Bear, Barking Deer, Leopard, Nilgiri Langoor and Gaur. The forests have thick concentration of mosses and are covered with more than 160 species of ferns. It is a home to endemic flora and fauna with consists of continuous canopy of trees that are coated with mosses, climbers, lichens and orchids.
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Snapshot of 1 Day Ooty Avalanche Tour Package by Car
- Full Day Ooty Avalanche Tour
- Fixed Itinerary
- Sightseeing places covered - Avalanche Lake, Emerald Dam, Toda Village, Tea Garden (Outer View), Vegetables Land (Outer View).
- Departs at 9:00 AM
- Ends at 6.00 PM
- Inclusions - Parking Charges, Driver Batta; pickup and drop service from your Ooty Hotel
- Exclusions- Entry Fees; Lunch / Any meals
Package Cost for 1 Day Ooty Avalanche Tour
| Indica 4 Seater Rs.2,199/- |
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| Indigo / Etios / Dzire 4 Seater Rs.2,499/- |
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| Innova 7 Seater Rs.3,499/- |
| Tempo Traveller 12 Seater Rs.3,999/- |
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| Swaraj Mazda 22 Seater Rs.4,499/- |
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Package Glimpse of 1 Day Ooty Avalanche Tour
Avalanche is an authentic place to gaze at nature’s beauty encompassing of majestic valleys, lush green grasslands, thick forests and the backwaters of the Avalanche and Emerald Dams. It proves to be a perfect trekking destination for trek enthusiasts.
Another interesting place to be hankered with our 1 day Ooty tour packages is the Avalanche Valley a beautiful Valley known for its plethora of birds. An ecstasy for bird lovers, watching an array of birds including the Nilgiri Pipit will allure the birdwatchers in abundance.
Strolling through the tall Eucalyptus and Pine trees is going to be a delightful experience. We have strived to make your visit to this gorgeous landscape a memorable trip with our one day Ooty Avalanche local tour by private car.
The stunning peaks of the picturesque landscape showcase the aura of serenity. The evergreen grasslands coated with wildflowers, the misty clouds, the verdant woods make it an idyllic travel destination.
Dive into the immense beauty of Avalanche with our one day Ooty Avalanche local tour exploring the meticulous beauty of Avalanche Lake, the tribal Toda Village, evergreen tea plantations, Emerald Dam and the vegetable land. The tour entices travellers of all age groups alike with its panoramic views and is truly a photographer’s paradise.
Itinerary for One Day Ooty Avalanche Tour Package
Pickup from your Hotel at 9:00 AM
| Tourism Place | Plan to Depart By |
|---|---|
| Avalanche Lake | 10:30 AM |
| Emerald Dam | 11:30 AM |
| Lunch 30 to 45 minutes. Please note that Lunch is not Complimentary and Not Included in this package. Suggested Restaurants: {}. Plan to finish lunch by - 2:00 PM. | |
| Toda Village | 3:00 PM |
| Tea Garden (Outer View) | 3:45 PM |
| Vegetable Land (Outer View) | 4:45 PM |
Drop at your Hotel by 6:00 PM
NOTE: You can visit all these listed places in Ooty and around or remove any of the places that you don’t want to visit. However, inclusion of any other sightseeing place, except the ones mentioned below is not allowed with this Ooty fixed itinerary package.
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What is Included? Ooty Avalanche 1 Day Local Tour Package
- Pick and drop to your Hotel
- Selected Vehicle Hire for sightseeing as per the Itinerary
- Driver Batta
- Parking charges
- Toll gate charges
What is Excluded? - 1 Day Ooty Avalanche Tour Package
- Entry Fee for tourist attractions
- Multiple pickups (guests need to fix one place of pickup and drop)
- Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
- Lodging / Accommodation
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration of the tour package
- Vehicle beyond the designated tour route
Ooty Avalanche Tour Quick Quide- What you see?
Below is the list of sightseeing places included in the Ooty Avalanche tour package.
1. Avalanche Lake, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 10:30 AM
- Must See / Things to Do:Thick Shola forests, blooming wild flowers and the multitude species of birds
- Timings: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: NA
Situated amidst the beautiful Shola thickets and beautiful valleys, Avalanche Lake would entice nature lovers with its awe-inspiring scenic spots. Undulating meadows, lush green wavy grasslands and eucalyptus forests circles the lake.
The thick forests surrounding the Avalanche lake are so dense that it is difficult for sunrise to penetrate in. Glittering waters of the crystal clear lake beckons every traveller. The lake also provides a majestic view of orchids, magnolias, and other wild flowers.
It provides endearing experience for people looking for trekking, hiking and fishing. It is also admired for trout fishing. You can get access to fishing rod and other fishing essentials from a trout hatchery located near the Lake.
It was in 1907 that a pisciculture expert, Mr. Henry C Wilson set up the Avalanche trout hatchery. The best time to get indulged in trout fishing is after monsoons as it increases the water level of the lake. Other key interesting activities are camping and rafting across the lake.
Embark on the blissful trip to Avalanche Lake with our one day Ooty Avalanche local tour and get tucked into the sheer beauty of the relishing surroundings enveloping the lake.
2. Emerald Dam, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 11:30 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Watch the dramatic sunset and sunrise. Enjoy spectacular view of gregarious birds
- Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes
- Entry Fee: NA
Head to stay marvelled as we visit our next destination, the Emerald Dam. A short detour to Emerald dam is welcomed with beautiful pine trees and farms. Emerald Dam along with Avalanche Dam is the major source of water supply to the Kundah Hydro Power stations.
The pristine Emerald lake located in the upper plateau region of Nilgiri Hills is another charming spot for activities like trekking, fishing and mountain biking. It is notable for a varied species of fishes and birds.
Discover the majestic charisma of the place amidst the chirping of the birds and have a tryst with nature as you watch the dazzling sunset and sunrise. Every corner inspires you to arrest its panoramic vista in your camera especially if you are a passionate photographer.
3. Toda Village, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 1:00 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Visit their unique temple, huts and jewellery.
- Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: NA
Embark on a trip to the Toda Village as the next destination of one day Ooty local tour that gives a deeper insight into the lifestyle and culture of the Toda tribes. The pastoral tribal community coexisted with other tribal communities of Koda, Badaga, Irulas and Kurumbas.The ancient and unique tribes of the Nilgiri Hills have their own language, customs and tradition. They survive by grazing buffaloes and indulge in dairy farming.
Witness the distinctive homes of the Todas which are built in the shape of half-barrels with small doorways to protect themselves from wild animals. Built with bamboo, the houses are tinted with Toda art form. They drape themselves with an idiosyncratic single piece of cloth known as put-kuli.
The home spun cotton shawls are decorated with red and black embroidery which are worn by both men and women. Known for their typical jewellery the Toda tribes, are mostly vegetarians and live majorly on dairy products. Toda land is now a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and their territory is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Tea Garden, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 3:00 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Sip in the finest aromatic tea plucked freshly from the gardens.
- Timings: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: NA
Head off to the sprawling tea plantations with our 1 day Ooty Avalanche local tour to explore the vast tea plantations that radiates the beauty of nature in abundance. Dive through the trails among the tea bushes for an engrossing experience of rejuvenating ambience, the plantations have in store for you.
The tea gardens that span across thousands of acres of land prove to be an ultimate visual retreat for visitors. It is the salubrious climate and the high altitudes of the Nilgiris that supports the growth of a large variety of tea the most popular among them being the Black tea and Oolong.
5. Vegetable Land, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 3:45 PM
- Must See / Things to Do:Visit the executively produced herbs, vegetables, spices and fruits
- Timings: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes
- Entry Fee: NA
Partake in an exhilarating trip to the Vegetable land, another charming opulence covered under this one day Ooty tour to have a tryst with nature. Travellers enjoy the solitude and tranquillity of the place as they witness Nature’s thriving grandeur.
Get drenched with the lush green vegetation of Avalanche as you stroll and grab a glimpse of the fresh vegetables, herbs, fruits and dairy products. As you head back from this amazing vacation spot you will be carrying the remarkable memories of the spectacular verdant vegetation.
Charges on Deviations, if any!
The Ooty Avalanche tour package charges are applicable only for pick and drop from one location. If in case, there are multiple pickup and drops, there will be additional charges.
Additional charges will be added if in case the vehicle is held for more duration or beyond the time mentioned in the package. Also in the case of any deviation in the presented itinerary, additional charges will be applied.
- For Indica, Rs.9/km and Rs.90/hour.
- For Indigo, Rs.12/km and Rs.100/hour.
- For Innova, Rs.15/km and Rs.125/hour.
- For Tempo Traveller, Rs.18/km and Rs.200/hour.
- For Swaraz Mazda Mini Bus, Rs.20/km and Rs.300/hour.
Points to Note:
Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 1 Day Ooty Avalanche tour package. This 1 day Ooty tour package is not customizable.
The time spent on each Ooty tourist attraction is to be followed as per the schedule. In case of delays or extended time spent at a particular place, driver or Service Provider will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Kindly note that if a particular Ooty sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it will not be covered from list of sightseeing places.
Questions about the Tour?
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