Emerald Lake

1. The tourists and picnickers who come here enjoy the abundance of flora and fauna. They can have fun feeding the fish which gather in groups along the bank of the lake or let the children do it while they capture the beautiful moments. Photography here is absolutely free.
2. Emerald Lake is home to a number of colourful native birds. Bird-lovers and ornithologists can spend hours here studying and observing different types of aerial and aquatic birds which flock here in groups. The place has the silence and peace required for the devoted hobby or job of bird-watching.
3. The lake is perfect for those who are into Nature Photography, with an open sky, blue water and lush green all around serving as brilliant frames for capturing.
4. Witnessing the sunset and sunrise in the Emerald Lake is a lovely experience that should not be missed.  The sun shimmers in the lake's ice cold, blue water and it creates a fantastic picture to behold.
5. The Tea Gardens around the lake is a good place to spend some time, as these are experiences which are not so readily available in the urban areas.
6. The lake area does not have any recreational facilities on its own, but The Red Hill Nature Resort, located a little further from the shore, arranges for its boarders activities like trekking, mountain biking, bird-watching and fishing to indulge in around the lake region.

Tourists can buy tea-leaves from the tea-shops nearby. Nilgiri Tea is famous for its strong flavour and here, top-notch products can be found. It can be bought directly from the factory or from any of the other outlets. There is an assurance of quality, quantity and authenticity.

Emerald Lake falls on the way to Avalanche Lake and Dam and can be reached by car. There is no immediate bus route connecting Ooty or any major city to the lake. You ought to drive down the Woodcock Road and then the Lake Road to reach here in around 40 minutes.