Lake & Beach
Pykara Lake & Waterfalls
Sacred river of the Toda people cascading in two dramatic falls into a pristine forest reservoir
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Entry
- ₹10 Entry / Speedboat ₹800
- Time needed
- 2 Hours
- Best time
- 11:00 AM
Local tip
The speedboat ride past virgin pine forests is one of Tamil Nadu’s best.
About
Pykara Lake & Waterfalls is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Ooty (The Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu. Sacred river of the Toda people cascading in two dramatic falls into a pristine forest reservoir.
Location
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