PYKARA LAKE BOATING
Pykara, Nilgiris, Tamilnadu, India
Pykara Lake & Dam is one of the best places to visit in Ooty and an ideal place to experience beautiful boat ride. Pykara Dam built on Pykara River amidst dense forest is a beautiful destination offering breathtaking scenery. Pykara is the largest river in Nilgiris district. Pykara Lake is a blessed lake for the Todas, the local tribe of Nilgiris. This is the best place to relax and admire the beauty of nature.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
April to November
Do's & Dont's
- Do wear a life jacket.
- Do shut your engines off when people are in the water near your boat.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 100 | 100 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Pykara Bus Station |
1.7 KM | 9513508001 |
 Mettupalayam Railway Station |
72 KM | 139 |
 Coimbatore International Airport |
107 KM | 0422-2592155 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottles and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Naduvattam | 10.5 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI PATTEESWARAR SWAMY TEMPLE
Temple dates back to 1500 year period
SRI SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lord Muruga is glorified in Thiru Murugatrupadai, a noted work of the Tamil Literature
SRI MASANI AMMAN TEMPLE
Temple nestled amid grassland interlaced and rivulets against the Anaimalai Hills
PUTRIDANKONDEESWARAR TEMPLE
The Muruga idol is about 5 feet tall in the Sanctum
EACHANARI VINAYAGAR TEMPLE
This temple was built in 1500 A.D.
SRI NANJUNDESWARAR TEMPLE
Temple was built during 16th century
SRI RANGANATHAR SWAMY TEMPLE
Only temple where Lord Vishnu is Worshipped in Linga form
MANDHIRAGIRI VELAYUDHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lord Velayudham graces with his 12 hands, holding a flag with Cock symbol
Nearest Attractions
PYKARA WATERFALLS
Waterfall cascades down from a height of 60 ft in multiple levels
MUKURTHI NATIONAL PARK
The park is part of the Nilgiri's Bio Reserve
SIRUVANI WATERFALLS
The water from the fall is famous for its sweetness
COONOOR TIGER HILL STATION
Known for its production of famous Nilgiri tea
ALIYAR DAM
Built across Aliyar River between 1959 and 1969
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