Ooty · Sightseeing
Pykara Falls & Lake, Ooty is a visitor attraction in Ooty. It is open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Entry costs Rs.40/- for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 1 to 1.5 hours. The best time to visit is July – October for water flow; April – June for the drive.
The Pykara river drops through a series of falls before widening into a boating lake, all set among shola forest and grassland. The drive out through the toda grasslands is as much a part of the experience as the falls themselves.
Tip: Combine the falls, the lake boathouse and the shola forest walk into one half-day trip.
| Timings | 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Time required | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Best time to visit | July – October for water flow; April – June for the drive |
| Location | Ooty-Mysore Road (NH 181), Pykara Village, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, 643237 |
| How to reach | ~19 km from Ooty on the Mysore road |
| Contact number | 0423-2443977 |
| Indian Nationals | ₹40 |
|---|---|
| Children (up to 12 years) | ₹20 |
Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Pykara Falls & Lake is generally open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Pykara Falls & Lake is around ₹40 for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Pykara Falls & Lake is July – October for water flow; April – June for the drive.
You would typically need about 1 to 1.5 hours to explore Pykara Falls & Lake comfortably.
~19 km from Ooty on the Mysore road. It is one of the most-visited places in Ooty.
Yes. Pykara Falls & Lake is a popular stop on our Ooty tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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