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Pykara Cab from Ooty

Book a Pykara cab from Ooty for Pykara Lake, Pykara Waterfall, Pine Forest and optional Avalanche Lake with a local driver who knows the hill route.

Sedan ₹2,500 Innova ₹5,000 Tempo ₹5,000
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Pykara from Ooty — lake, waterfall and Pine Forest in one cab day

19 km Ooty to Pykara
30–40 min Drive time
Half or full day Trip options
Any hotel Pickup point

What this covers

  • Pykara Lake is quieter and more scenic than Ooty Lake — less crowded, especially on weekdays
  • Pykara Waterfall involves a 1 km walk from the road — seasonal, strongest July to October
  • Pine Forest on the Pykara road is good for a 20-minute walk through tall trees with no crowds
  • Avalanche Lake is 8 km past Pykara — add it only when local access and the 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM route timing allow it
  • Easily combined with Ooty local sightseeing for a full day trip in a single cab
  • Half-day option for Pykara only, or full day with Pykara, Pine Forest and Avalanche

Pykara Lake visit

Pykara Lake is 19 km from Ooty. The forest-surrounded lake is peaceful and far less crowded than Ooty Lake.

Pykara Waterfall

Pykara Waterfall is a short walk from the road. The waterfall runs strongest between July and October after the monsoon.

Pine Forest walk

Pine Forest is on the road to Pykara — ideal for a 20-minute walk through tall eucalyptus and pine with no entry fee.

Avalanche Lake option

Avalanche Lake is 24 km from Ooty and 8 km past Pykara — add it only when local access and the 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM route timing allow it.

Choose the right cab for your group

Prices vary by travel date, pickup point and route. Share your details for an exact quote — pricing is fixed before you confirm.

Sedan

1–4 passengers

Swift Dzire · Toyota Etios

Starting from ₹2,500
  • Luggage3 standard bags
  • Good forCouples, solo travellers, small families

Most affordable option. Comfortable for Ooty sightseeing, Coonoor and short outstation routes.

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SUV / Innova

5–7 passengers

Toyota Innova Crysta · Maruti Ertiga

Starting from ₹5,000
  • Luggage5–6 bags
  • Good forFamilies with luggage, longer hill routes

Higher ground clearance for Ooty hill roads. More legroom and boot space for multi-day trips.

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Tempo Traveller

8–12 passengers

9-seater · 12-seater

Starting from ₹5,000
  • LuggageOverhead storage racks
  • Good forLarge groups, school trips, multi-family tours

All seats face forward. Handles Ooty, Coonoor, Pykara and all outstation group routes.

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Included in cab price: Toll, parking, driver bata/allowance, fuel and cab charges for the agreed route. Customer pays directly: sightseeing entry tickets, boating/activity/camera charges and any forest, safari or eco-tourism entry fees.

Sample itinerary for pykara sightseeing cab

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Golf Club (outer view)

Visit time: 10 to 15 minutes. Pykara & Shooting Spots route stop.

9:25 AM - 10:05 AM

Pine Forest

Visit time: 30 to 45 minutes. Pykara & Shooting Spots route stop.

10:15 AM - 10:40 AM

Tree Park (6th Mile)

Visit time: 20 to 30 minutes. Pykara & Shooting Spots route stop.

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

Kamaraj Sagar Dam (Outer View)

Visit time: 15 to 25 minutes. Pykara & Shooting Spots route stop.

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM

Wenlock Down (9th Mile - Shooting Spot)

Visit time: 30 to 45 minutes. Pykara & Shooting Spots route stop.

12:10 PM - 12:45 PM

Pykara Lake & Boating

Pykara & Shooting Spots route stop.

12:55 PM - 1:35 PM

Pykara Falls

Visit time: 30 to 45 minutes. Pykara & Shooting Spots route stop.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Pykara from Ooty?

Pykara is about 19 km from Ooty and takes 30 to 40 minutes by cab on the hill road.

What can I see at Pykara from Ooty by cab?

Pykara Lake, Pykara Waterfall, Pine Forest and Avalanche Lake can all be covered in a single Pykara day trip from Ooty.

Can I combine Pykara with Ooty sightseeing in one day?

Yes. Pykara can be added to an Ooty sightseeing day when the selected places fit within the standard 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM sightseeing window.

When is the best time to visit Pykara Waterfall?

Pykara Waterfall is strongest between July and October after the monsoon rains. It is still worth visiting in other months.