A coveted destination, the Pykara Village offers one of the most captivating experiences. The stunning holiday spot is located around 20 kms from Ooty. Feel rejuvenated with Pykara’s instinct exquisiteness and embark on a journey to experience the wilderness of the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The 1 Day Pykara and Mudumalai Tour by car proves to be a perfect holiday trip for people looking for a wonderful wildlife trip, a family outing, a corporate gathering or a friendly retreat.
Explore the marvels surrounding the tortuous Pykara River that flows through three major dams namely Mukurthi, Pykara and Glenmorgan with this one day Ooty tour. The youthful river starting off its journey at Mukurthi Peak flows northwards and takes a west turn before it navigates down to reach the plateau end. Adorned with lush grasslands, astounding waterfalls and exotic valleys the place is considered to be an engaging tourist destination.
Explore the untainted serenity of Pykara and glorious wildlife with this exquisite one day Pykara and Mudumalai local tour package which have been meticulously designed to include major tourist spots of this stunning tranquil place and comprises of a jaunt to undulating pine forests, the well known Kamraj Sagar Dam, the ancient and historical Toda Hamlet, Paye Mund,Pykara Lake, Pykara Waterfalls and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Snapshot of 1 Day Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai Tour Package by Car
- Full Day Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai Tour
- Fixed Itinerary
- Sightseeing places covered - Pine Forests,Kamraj Sagar Dam,Pykara Lake \ Pykara Boat Club,6th Mile / Toda Hamlet / School Mund,Wenlock Downs / 9th Mile / Paye Mund,Pykara Waterfalls,Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Departs at 9:00 AM
- Ends at 6.00 PM
- Inclusions - Parking Charges, Driver Batta; pickup and drop service from your Ooty Hotel
- Exclusions- Entry Fees; Lunch / Any meals
Package Cost for 1 Day Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai Tour
| Indica 4 Seater Rs.2,799/- |
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| Indigo / Etios / Dzire 4 Seater Rs.2,999/- |
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| Innova 7 Seater Rs.3,999/- |
| Tempo Traveller 12 Seater Rs.5,499/- |
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| Swaraj Mazda 22 Seater Rs.5,999/- |
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Package Glimpse of 1 Day Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai Tour
The enchanting village offers endless opportunities for capturing splendid images of the awe inspiring scenery and wildlife. Discover the captivating magnificence of Pykara where nature prevails in the form of narrow valleys, deep forests, lake, dams and rivers. The dense Pine Tree forests offer a marvellous experience of being close to the nature and enjoying the enticing panoramic vistas.
The major attraction of the one day Pykara and Mudumalai local tour is the visit to Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its resplendent breadth of diversity. Mudumalai which means “old hills” is a prominent Wildlife Sanctuary and serves as a home to wide spectrum of inhabitants including Sambar, Gaur, Tiger and Elephants.
Mudumalai has three types of forests, tropical moist deciduous, tropical dry deciduous and southern tropical thorn. The prominent flora includes bamboos, natural teak, Anogeissus latifolia, Terminalia and blooming trees like Indian Labumusum, Aredesia and Solanancea.
Our One Day Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai local tour by cab keeps your mind filled with wonders as you visit the Kamraj Sagar Dam, Toda mund, Pykara Boat house and wonderful Pykara Waterfalls.
Itinerary for One Day Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai Tour Package
Pickup from your Hotel at 9:00 AM
| Tourism Place | Plan to Depart By |
|---|---|
| Pine Forests | 10:30 AM |
| Kamraj Sagar Dam | 11:30 AM |
| Lunch 30 to 45 minutes. Please note that Lunch is not Complimentary and Not Included in this package. Suggested Restaurants: {}. Plan to finish lunch by - 2:00 PM. | |
| Pykara Lake \ Pykara Boat Club | 3:00 PM |
| 6th Mile / Toda Hamlet / School Mund | 3:45 PM |
| Wenlock Downs / 9th Mile / Paye Mund | 4:45 PM |
| Pykara Waterfalls | 4:45 PM |
| Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary | 4:45 PM |
Drop at your Hotel by 6:00 PM
NOTE: You can visit all these listed places in Ooty and around or remove any of the places that you don’t want to visit. However, inclusion of any other sightseeing place, except the ones mentioned below is not allowed with this Ooty fixed itinerary package.
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What is Included? Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai 1 Day Local Tour Package
- Pick and drop to your Hotel
- Selected Vehicle Hire for sightseeing as per the Itinerary
- Driver Batta
- Parking charges
- Toll gate charges
What is Excluded? - 1 Day Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai Tour Package
- Entry Fee for tourist attractions
- Multiple pickups (guests need to fix one place of pickup and drop)
- Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
- Lodging / Accommodation
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration of the tour package
- Vehicle beyond the designated tour route
Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai Tour Quick Quide- What you see?
Below is the list of sightseeing places included in the Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai tour package.
1. Pine Tree Forests, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 10:30 AM
- Must See / Things to Do:Hang out in the Pine Forests to admire the trees varying in size and longevity
- Timings: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: NA
Embark on the tour to the mystic place with our one day Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai local tour starting with the visit to the dense Pine tree forests. The amazing Pine trees ranging from 15m to 45m are characterized with needle shaped leaves, spiral twisted branches and thin flaking barks.
Towering Pine trees epitomize this deep green refuge which is also a preferred movie shooting spot, where movies like Saajan, Dil, Qyamat se Qyamat Tak and Sadma had been shot. The tallest among them is Ponderosa Pine which is 81.79 m tall. The common inhabitants of the forests include moth squirrels, birds and butterflies.
2. Kamraj Sagar Dam, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 11:30 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Bird watching and Fishing.
- Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes
- Entry Fee: NA
Explore the mysteries and marvels surrounding the famous Kamaraj Sagar Dam, the second spot of our one day Pykara and Mudumalai private local tour. Also renowned as Sandynalla reservoir, the dam was completed in 1963. The remarkable dam proves to be an ideal spot for student’s research and educational experience.
Nestled among the stunning forests, herbs and shrubs, the dam is a visual retreat for bird watchers who can observe varied species of birds including kingfishers, herons and sunbirds. The dam supports a variety of aquatic life and the other activity tourists can indulge in is fishing.
3. Pykara Lake / Pykara Boat Club, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 1:00 PM
- Must See / Things to Do:A boat ride is highly recommended
- Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 60 Minutes
- Entry Fee: Rs.60 / Person for 2 seater pedal boat
Rs.325 / Person for 6 seater pedal boat
Rs.400 / Person for 8 seater pedal boat
Head off to our next hotspot of this enthralling one day ooty tour, the Pykara Lake. The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation provides you with a range of boats to choose from according to your needs. A ride across the sparkling blue waters would satiate your desire to explore the endless beauty encircling the majestic Lake. There is a restaurant and a rest room as well maintained by the TTDC.
You can board on a speed boat that runs for ten minutes or a motor boat for 20 minutes to have a closer view of the glistening landscape encircling the lake.
4. 6th Mile / Toda Hamlet / School Mund, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 3:00 PM
- Must See / Things to Do:Familiarize yourself with their unique dress, culture and tradition.
- Timings: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: NA
A visit to the pastoral community of Toda tribe dwelling in the Nilgiris is a humbling experience and provides you with an insight into their customs, tradition and social dynamics. The trip to the Toda Hamlet helps you learn about the fine architecture of their houses. The ethnic tribal community lives in small hamlets called mund.
They live in barrel shaped huts made of bamboo and grass hatches which are ten feet high, eighteen feet long and nine feet wide. The most interesting feature of the huts is that they do not have any windows and the entrance is very small as a measure to protect them from the wildlife.
5. Wenlock Downs / 9th Mile / Paye Mund, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 3:45 PM
- Must See / Things to Do:Stroll over the lush green grasslands
- Timings: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes
- Entry Fee: NA
9th Mile, the lush green grasslands peppered with wild flowers like the Dandelions and the Clustered Summer Gentian is worth a visit with our one day Ooty Pykara and Mudumalai tour. Reacquaint yourself with mother nature as you stroll across the grasslands spread across 20,000 acres of land.
Also known as Shooting medu, 9th Mile is located 9 miles from Ooty and is a prominent film shooting spot. Movies like Bombay, Deewana and Raja Hindustani had been shot here amidst the beautiful landscapes.
6. Pykara Waterfalls, Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 3:45 PM
- Must See / Things to Do:Enjoy the breathtaking views of the landscape surrounding the Waterfalls.
- Timings: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 30 Minutes
- Entry Fee: Rs.5 / Person
Gear up to witness one of the most celebrated and gorgeous natural formations of the earth, the Pykara waterfalls with this one day Ooty private tour. These enchantingly beautiful creations of god are formed by the Pykara River as it drops off from a height of 55m and 61m.
Located at a distance of 1.5 km from Pykara Lake, the waterfalls are bounded by spectacular views. Visiting the striking waterfalls post monsoons, is a must behold sight, as there’s an increase in the volume of water and the sounds of the gushing water is highly appealing amidst the silence of the place.
7. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary , Ooty
- Plan to Depart by 3:45 PM
- Must See / Things to Do:Encounter with the endangered species of wildlife including the white rumped vulture and the long billed vulture.
- Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 1-2 Hours
- Entry Fee: Rs.15 / Person
Located at the confluence of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats, Mudumalai is the most sought after wildlife sanctuary in Southern India.Spanning over a vast area of 32,155 hectares the sanctuary lies on the Ooty-Mysore Road. Brimming with endemic flora and fauna it is divided into five ranges namely, Masinagudi, Theppakadu, Mudumalai Kargudi and Nellakota.
An encounter with the endearing species like Indian Elephant, Tiger, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Deer, Gaur and Indian Leopard is truly a terrific experience. One of the favourite hotspot for wildlife enthusiasts, Mudumalai is a home to around 266 species of birds.
The Tamil Nadu Government in pursuit of its aim to protect and improve the wildlife sanctuary has declared Mudumalai as a Tiger Reserve which accommodates around 48 tigers. As we step into Theppakadu, an amazing refuge that gives you an opportunity to have a rendezvous with elephants amidst the tropical forests preserving more than 600 elephants.
Charges on Deviations, if any!
The Ooty Avalanche tour package charges are applicable only for pick and drop from one location. If in case, there are multiple pickup and drops, there will be additional charges.
Additional charges will be added if in case the vehicle is held for more duration or beyond the time mentioned in the package. Also in the case of any deviation in the presented itinerary, additional charges will be applied.
- For Indica, Rs.9/km and Rs.90/hour.
- For Indigo, Rs.12/km and Rs.100/hour.
- For Innova, Rs.15/km and Rs.125/hour.
- For Tempo Traveller, Rs.18/km and Rs.200/hour.
- For Swaraz Mazda Mini Bus, Rs.20/km and Rs.300/hour.
Points to Note:
Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 1 Day Ooty Avalanche tour package. This 1 day Ooty tour package is not customizable.
The time spent on each Ooty tourist attraction is to be followed as per the schedule. In case of delays or extended time spent at a particular place, driver or Service Provider will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Kindly note that if a particular Ooty sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it will not be covered from list of sightseeing places.
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