Rising from the Mukurthi peak, north of Ooty, the Pykara River gives birth to a series of fine waterfalls and the large Pykara Lake. While the drive towards the lake is an idyllic experience in itself, the boating inside is no less joyful.
Situated amidst a lush green shola forest, Pykara Lake is formed as a result of the dam and power plant constructed on the river. A few hundred meters north of the lake, the river tumbles down the rocks to form the famed Pykara Falls. The Boat Club (or Boat House, as popularly called) in the vicinity, adds to the charm of this little panoramic tourist complex among the hills.
This Pykara Lake Boat House, apart from housing a small cafeteria, has several motorboats ranging from 8-seaters to 15-seaters. If you’re looking for a thrilling ride instead, you can take the small speedboats.
The greens around, thick forests at the shores, and the pines in the backdrop, all create an atmosphere to make you hop on the decks. At Pykara Lake and Falls Ooty, you have everything you need to enjoy a day out with your friends/family or enjoy a solitary nature walk. Whether you’re a nature lover, photographer, or a newly married couple, you shouldn’t miss this attraction near Ooty.
Sit back, relax and read what all you can do at Pykara Lake, apart from gorging at the scenic natural beauty.
Here’s a list of activities you can undertake at Pykara Lake Ooty.
1. Boat riding at Pykara Lake – Maintained by the state government entity – Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, Pykara Lake Boat House has various motorboats and speedboats available for hire. The large motorboats give you a ride on the lake for 20-30 minutes. Get on board, and admire the beauty of the surroundings while the captain is maneuvering it around. The small speedboats, on the other hand, are for a 10-minute adventure on the water.
9th Mile Ooty
Also called Wenlock Downs, 9th Mile Ooty is a scenic tourist spot, 15 km (i.e. 9 miles) away from Ooty. The location boasts of vast meadows sprawling out to, what seems like infinity.
Once upon a time, it acted as a hunting ground for the British and the Europeans. But now, 9th Mile is one of the most spectacular tourist spots in Ooty. The place also appeared in many Indian movies like Deewana, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Raja Hindustani and others. And the locals, thus, nicknamed 9th Mile as Shooting Medu.
This shooting spot in Ooty is a part of the Wenlock Downs, and together with 6th Mile, 9th Mile Ooty adds up to the beauty of the town’s landscape.
9th Mile Shooting Point Ooty offers you breathtaking and unobstructed views of the Nilgiris afar and acts as the perfect spot to spend a few hours away from the noisy city life. Climb up the viewpoint to adore the 360-degree views of the neighborhood.
The area is dotted with Shola forests and as gorgeous as these grasslands are, so relaxing the drive towards it is.
Things to do at 9th Mile Ooty
9th Mile is all about lush green fields and mesmerizing views. Here’s what all you can do at this scenic tourist spot –
1. Hiking up to the viewpoint – The rolling grasslands you see from the roadside is only a part of what 9th Mile in Ooty has. To embrace the views it offers, you have to trek up the trail to the top. The slope is steep and will take you around 15 minutes of hard work. From the peak, you can savor dense and green Shola forest around, pristine Pykara Lake at a distance, and Nilgiris in the background.
2. Soaking in the views – If you don’t feel yourself prime enough to go for the hike, you can spend time at the leveled landscape itself. Settle down, look around and enjoy the breeze while taking Instagram-friendly photos of yourself.
3. Horse riding – Trained gentle horses are available near the entrance of the 9th Mile Ooty location. Pay the charges, and a horse is available for you to carry you up to the top. Take it for a ride, enjoy the views and come back. It takes about 15-20 minutes, and the horse-trainer will be with you all the time.
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