UPPER BHAVANI LAKE ,ooty,Nilgiris,History,Timing,Address,Contact Number,images,Best time to visit

UPPER BHAVANI LAKE History,Timing,Address,Contact Number,images,Best time to visit

Upper Bhavani Lake is a hidden beautiful lake located above the Avalanche Area in the Nilgiri Hills in Ooty , Prior permission by the Forest Department is required to enter the area, along with details of the number of the car and the people who are coming into this zone. 

Prior permission by the Forest Department is required to enter the area, along with details people who are coming into this zone. 

The journey to the Upper Bhavani Lake from Ooty is a long car ride, followed by a trip in a bus/jeep and provides the tourists with spectacular views of famous attractions such as Avalanche Hydel Power, Cauliflower Forest, Bhavani Amman Temple and the Upper Bhavani backwaters. 

The entire journey is a 2-hour affair since it takes 45 minutes to cover one side and then the bus/jeep stops at the lake for about 20 minutes. The vehicles also stop midway at a few places for some time, and tourists are allowed to click photographs. 

Even though no one is allowed to touch the water of this pristine lake, the view in itself is worth it. When even the tallest and most exquisite of hill stations in Ooty fail to provide a touristy feeling and adventure, the Upper Bhavani Lake comes to the rescue. 

The place primarily appeals to those who like to travel on the 'road less taken'. It is indeed a pity that almost 99% of the tourists who visit Ooty are unaware of this lake. Perhaps this is why the Upper Bhavani Lake continues to remain a uncrowded and untouched virgin place that one needs to explore.

 

Upper Bhavani Lake Timings and Entry fee : 

The Upper Bhavani Lake is open to the general public on all days. 

The official timings for the opening of the forest department office are 10:30 AM. The tours are available between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 

There is no entry fee as such to view the lake : 

However, to reach the Upper Bhavani Lake, you will have to hire government employed vehicles. The ticket to ride in the vehicle is as follows 

1.  Safari Bus Ride: INR 150 per person 

2. Safari Jeep Ride: INR 1200 (Maximum 8 people allowed) 

Best Time To Visit Upper Bhavani Lake :

 

 

Since the Upper Bhavani Lake is a dam reservoir, it is best to visit the lake immediately after the rains, when the water level is full. In the summer season, however, the water level recedes, and consequently, there is less greenery in the surrounding mountainous areas.  

Hence, try and visit the area during June, July and August. If possible, try and visit the Upper Bhavani Lake during the weekdays, when there is a lesser crowd.

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