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Bellikkal Lake, Nilgiris District, Ooty, India. Edit

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Bellikkal Lake is a wonderful destination to spend some relaxing time with family. this is a must see destination for tourists, wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and honeymooners alike. Bellikkal Lake has some magnificent views to offer to the visitors. Bellikkal Lake is a preferred watering hole for a large variety of wild animals. As such, one can spot wild animals like elephants, tigers, bear, bison and deer here. Bellikkal Lake is a birdwatcher’s paradise. A wide variety of birds like bulbuls, shrikes, doves, crow pheasants, drongos, and woodpeckers can be spotted here. Honeymooners find the solitude offered by the Lake and its surrounding appealing. Apart from that, the adventure seekers can go on Mountain biking and trekking while on a visit here. Ayurvedic massage at the end of the day is a wonderful way to wind up the activities of the day. The other attractions located close by are Upper Bhavani Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Pykara Lake, Sanctuary Avalanche, Shooting Point, Lady Canning’s Seat, Arranmore Palace, Western Catchment, Needle Rock View Point and the Second World War Memorial Pillar.

Bellikkal Lake, Ooty

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 to 2 Hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

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