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BoatingEasy1–2 hrs

Pykara boating & falls

Pykara, Ooty

About 20 km from Ooty, Pykara is a calm reservoir fed by the Pykara river, with a boathouse offering short rides and a walk down to the photogenic Pykara Falls through grassland and shola — a classic Nilgiris half-day.

Highlights

  • Boat ride on the reservoir
  • Tiered Pykara Falls
  • Sholas and open grassland

What to bring

  • Light jacket
  • Water
  • Camera

Boating timings depend on water levels and weather.