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Pykara & Mudumalai

Pykara in the morning, Mudumalai's forest and elephants in the afternoon.

  • 9 AM – 8 PM, a longer day
  • Pickup & drop within 5 km of Ooty town
  • Private car & local driver

What you'll see

  1. Pine Forest

    A quiet walk under tall pines.

  2. Shooting Spot (6th & 9th Mile)

    Rolling meadows.

  3. Pykara Waterfalls

    Stepped falls near the lake.

  4. Pykara Boat House

    Boating on the lake.

  5. Down the 36 hairpin bends

    From Kalhatti down to Masinagudi. Only Nilgiris-registered (TN 43) vehicles are allowed on this road; ours are.

  6. Mudumalai Forest Safari

    An afternoon safari through the tiger reserve.

  7. Theppakadu Elephant Camp

    Evening feeding time at the camp.

  8. Up the 36 hairpin bends

    Back up to Ooty the same way.

Elephant camp feeding is at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM; we stop if your timing allows.

Add Needle Rock View Point, ₹500

With Needle Rock added, the route changes: Pykara → Gudalur (Needle Rock) → Mudumalai → Masinagudi, then up the 36 hairpin bends to Ooty.

Plan your day

9 AM – 8 PM, covering all the places above. Your driver may adjust the order on the day to suit traffic and weather.

Good to know

    Good for: Wildlife, families with older kids
    Time in the car: About 4–4.5 hours (a long day)
    Typical extra costs: Forest safari bus about ₹340 per person plus about ₹30 entry (jeep about ₹4,200 per trip), plus the Pykara stops. Approx., based on information online. Fees are set by local authorities and may change.

Quick questions

Can I change the order or add a place?

Within the tour, yes: change the order, skip a place, or add a café stop along the route. A place outside the route may need a different tour or cost extra, and we'll tell you before your day.

Are entry tickets included?

No. Entry tickets and parking are paid directly at each place.

What if it rains?

Your driver adjusts the order to make the most of the day. Weather changes aren't refunded.

Should we buy the driver a meal?

Never expected, and it isn't part of the price. If you stop to eat, offering your driver a meal is a kind gesture on a long day.

Keep exploring

₹3,300 per car