Ooty, renowned as the ‘Queen of Hills’ is nestled in the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. It has bountiful natural beauty along with myriad thrilling adventures to impress every traveler. There are gigantic hills, expansive greens, and awe-inspiring views of the region. You can enjoy a one day Ooty sightseeing tour with Pykara and Mudumalai by car as you witness the hill slopes surrounded by rainy clouds.
On a full day sightseeing tour of Ooty, you can thoroughly immerse yourself in the serene ambiance and participate in leisurely activities. Nature lovers can walk through extensive stretches of tea, coffee, and spice plantations. Adventure seekers can enjoy activities like camping, trekking, and boating. Besides enjoying the beauty of the landscape you can shop till you drop and gorge on Ooty’s most loved dishes.
Booking a personal cab for your one day Ooty sightseeing tour with Pykara and Mudumalai allows you to comfortably enjoy the scenic beauty of the hill station.
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Highlights of Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai Sightseeing Tour by Cab
- Full-day Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai local sightseeing tour
- Duration: 7 to 8 hours
- Tour by Private Cab (not shared with others)
- Pickup & Drop: Ooty Hotel / Home
- Places Covered: Pine Forests, Kamraj Sagar Dam, Pykara Lake, 6th Mile (Toda Hamlet), Wenlock Downs/ 9th Mile (Paye Mund), Pykara Waterfalls, and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Package Price for 1 Day Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai Sightseeing by Cab
Amaze / Etios / Dzire
4 Seater / Sedan
₹ 2,999/-
Maruti Ertiga
6 – 7 Seater / SUV
₹ 3,499/-
Toyota Innova
6 – 7 Seater / SUV
₹ 3,999/-
Toyota Innova Crysta
6 – 7 Seater / SUV
₹ 4,499/-
Tempo/ Force Traveller
12 Seater / LCV
₹ 4,999/-
Mini Bus
21 Seater / LCV
Price on Request
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What’s included
- Pick and drop from Hotel / Home in Ooty
- Cab for Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai sightseeing as per the above Itinerary
- Vehicle Parking Charges
- Toll-gate Charges if any
- Driver Allowance
What’s not included
- Entry Ticket Fee at tourist places in Ooty
- Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
- Lodging / Accommodation at Ooty
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration
- Vehicle beyond the designated tour route
What to Expect on your Ooty Sightseeing Trip with Pykara and Mudumalai
We schedule an early morning pick-up from your place of stay for an exciting sightseeing tour in Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai. Our first stop will be Pine Forests where you can enjoy the rolling hills and evergreen pine trees.
Enjoying the scenic journey we will head to Kamraj Sagar Dam, where you can spend time relaxing or fishing. Pykara Lake is our next stop where you can enjoy boating in the lap of nature. Next, we will head to the 6th Mile and 9th Mile to enjoy the astounding vistas and indulge in activities like hiking or horse riding.
Pykara Waterfalls is our next destination. It is a beautiful spot ideal for picnics with your family and friends. Nature lovers can walk around the place and enjoy the ambiance. Our last spot will be the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. It is the perfect place to spot the regional wildlife. At the end of the day, we drop you at your place of stay.
Itinerary of One Day Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai Sightseeing Trip
Pickup from your Hotel in Ooty at 9:00 AM
| S.No | Sightseeing Place | Recommended Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Forests | 50 minutes |
| 2 | Kamraj Sagar Dam | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Pykara Lake | 60 minutes |
| 4 | 6th Mile (Toda Hamlet) | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Wenlock Downs/9th Mile (Paye Mund) | 30 minutes |
| 6 | Pykara Waterfalls | 40 minutes |
| 7 | Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary | 60 minutes |
Drop back at your Hotel in Ooty by 5:30 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Guests can visit all the tourism places near Ooty listed above or remove any of the places that they don’t want to visit. In order to include any other sightseeing place, guests can check with their cab provider while booking this Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai city tour by private car.
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Places to visit in one day in Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai by private car
1. Pine Forests
A small downhill valley with towering evergreen pine trees. The fresh air and striking mountains are a treat to your eyes. The majority of the trees stand tall at 15 to 45 m height. The smallest ones are the Siberian Dwarf Pine and Potosi Pinyon whereas the 81.79 m Ponderosa Pine is the tallest. While most of them have thick and scaly features, few have thin and flaky barks.
Almost all the trees are over 100 years old, and some have even crossed the 4000-year mark. On your way to Pykara, you can come across the magnificence, located right on the road to the hill station. Pine Forest in Ooty is a favorite place to shoot songs, videos, movies, and even serials, for both the Hindi and Tamil film industries. Due to its tranquil setting, it is also an awesome picnic area to unwind and bond with your loved ones. You can also try horse riding and climbing.
Must See / Things to Do: Marvel at the natural beauty of the region.
2. Kamraj Sagar Dam
The famous Kamraj Sagar Dam is also known as Sandynallah Reservoir. Situated on the Wenlock Downs, it is a major tourist place and shooting spot. You can walk down the slope (around 200 m) through the Pine Forest, and reach the lake associated with the Kamraj Sagar Dam.
It is a monsoon-fed water body spreading over 400 acres. The serene environment is an ideal escapade from the chaotic and polluted city life. It is also home to various species of birds such as peacocks, storks, kingfishers, cranes, herons, and sunbirds. Hence, you will love birdwatching for some time.
You can even spot animals like wild boars, mongoose, leopards, Indian bison, barking deer, and monkeys. Moreover, you can go fishing in the crystal-clear waters of the dam. The perfect mix of tranquil slopes and blue waters is a crowd-puller.
Must See / Things to Do: Enjoy the scenic natural view and try fishing in Ooty.
3. Pykara Lake
The Pykara river, rising in the Mukurthi peak, flows northwards, and over a series of waterfalls. The Pykara Lake is formed due to the reservoir and the hydroelectric power project constructed on the river. Boating on the lake is an idyllic experience.
The Boat club or the Boat House is a popular tourist complex in the vicinity. You can ride the 8- or 16-seater small motorboats for 10 minutes inside the lake complex. The large motor boats take you for a 20-to-30-minute ride further on the waters. You can also hike to the Pykara Falls which is 1.5 to 2 km from the lake.
Must See / Things to Do: Enjoy exciting boat rides at the lake.
4. 6th Mile (Toda Hamlet)
An attractive tourist spot in Ooty, Toda Hamlet is famous as the Shooting Spot. It is a popular venue for filming movies, videos, and songs. Offering views of the sprawling green, thick and dense forests, it is a scenic vantage point. A visit to the 6th Mile is an enthralling experience.
You can also enjoy the cool climate and scenic vistas. It is the best spot to capture photos of your full day Ooty sightseeing tour with Pykara and Mudumalai. In the Toda hamlet, you can learn about the culture, lifestyle, food, clothes, and traditions of the Toda ethnic group who migrated here more than 2000 years ago.
Similar to the traditional Toda huts, there is a Toda Temple that only men can visit. Your appreciation of this small-knit community will go a long way to preserving the dwindling population. The cultural trip to the Munds makes for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Must See / Things to Do: Treat your senses to the natural grandeur of the region.
5. Wenlock Downs/9th Mile (Paye Mund)
9th Mile in Ooty is also known as Wenlock Downs. It is another popular shooting site for movies and other videos. The wonderful tourist attraction was earlier a hunting ground for the Europeans and the Britishers.
You can spend time at the leveled landscape soaking in the brilliant views of the place. Capture beautiful frames and enjoy the cool breeze as well. You can hike the steep slope for 15 minutes to reach the peak. From there you can catch a glimpse of the thick and dense Shola Forest around, pristine Pykara Lake at a distance, and the blue Nilgiris in the background. You can also enjoy a horse ride for an unforgettable experience of this panoramic place.
Must See / Things to Do: Capture the beauty of Ooty from the most scenic point of the hill station.
6. Pykara Waterfall
Located 1 km from the parking spot, Pykara Waterfalls is a hidden gem. Originating in the Mukurthi Peak, the largest river of the Nilgiris district and the sacred one for the Todas, the Pykara river descends majestically in a series of cascades. The last two of the series, one of 55 m and the other of 61 m jointly form the Pykara Waterfalls. Along with the falls, Pykara Lake makes an ideal picnic spot and destination to relax.
You can also enjoy leisurely activities like boating, hiking, and horse riding. There is also a small children’s park in the region. You can also enjoy meals in the restaurant within the Boating Complex. The surroundings are also famous for the Toda settlements where the small community lives in its natural habitat.
Must See / Things to Do: Enjoy a picnic at the waterfall.
7. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
One of the first forest ranges, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular national park in India located right in the Nilgiri hills. Situated at a height of 850-1250 meters, it shares boundaries with the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
The sanctuary is one of the most critical ecosystems in the country. There are more than 48 tigers in the park who roam freely inside the park. It is also a house to elephants, and endangered species like amphibians, birds, reptiles, insects, and mammals. The perfectly balanced ecosystem also includes medicinal and rare plants.
You can take the jungle or elephant safari. Other thrilling activities you can perform are trekking, birdwatching, and rejuvenation in the Elephant Camps. Undoubtedly this national reserve is a captivating place for nature lovers.
Must See / Things to Do: Explore the natural grandeur of the region up and close.
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Things to Do on your Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai Sightseeing Tour
Most popular hill station of Tamil Nadu, Ooty offers the most relaxing ambiance for all types of travelers. The hill town also offers you a variety of shopping and eating options that you can try on your sightseeing tour by car.
What to Shop during your Full Day Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai Sightseeing Tour by Car?
There are many markets and shops in Ooty hill station to give you a unique experience. You can buy woolen clothing like shawls, jackets, hoodies, warm pants, and more from the market. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables and flowers from the Ooty Municipal Market.
Get your authentic spices and handicrafts from Charing Cross, at the intersection of Commercial Road and Ooty-Coonoor Road. Toda jewelry and shawls, breathable fabrics like dress materials, and locally made clothes are also widely available. You can also visit the Lower Bazar Road near Ooty Lake on your one day trip by private cab.
Commercial or Municipal Street is famous for handmade chocolates and local handicrafts sold by hawkers and small shops. You can also buy authentic flavors and varieties of tea from tea factories and tea shops.
Check for vibrant postcards and cheap books at the Higginbothams store. You can even obtain reasonably priced and authentically made aromatic oils. Since bee-keeping supports the livelihood of the tribals, you can get authentic honey and organically grown strawberries from the local stores.
What to Eat during your One Day Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai Sightseeing Trip by Taxi?
Ooty offers traditional cuisines like North Indian and South Indian while you can also avail a wide variety of global food such as Chinese and Italian dishes. Be it veg or non-veg, Ooty serves delicious surprises to its visitors. On this private sightseeing tour, make sure you can try locally-made fresh pastries, bread, buns, and chocolates. Enjoy farm-fresh strawberries, peaches, pears, and other fruits plucked from the forests.
You can even try wine tasting in the nearby vineyards. Since Ooty is famous for tea plantations, you can try a wide variety of tea. There are simple, clean, well-maintained, and unassuming restaurants that serve good quality food. You can also choose the fine dining options for international cuisines. Moreover, you can get a nice takeaway for your return.
Terms & Conditions
Travelers are requested to follow the given itinerary for 1 day Ooty with Pykara and Mudumalai city tour package. Ideally this full day tour package cannot be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places during this Ooty sightseeing tour by private car, they can check the possibility of the same with the above listed car rental companies and request for a custom quote.
We recommend our guests to stick to the time spent at each tourist attraction in Ooty as per the Itinerary schedule. In case of any delays or additional time spent at a particular place, driver or car rental company will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Please also note that if a particular sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it may not be covered from the list of sightseeing places. Please check the possibility of visiting an alternate place with listed cab vendor before you book the tour.
FAQs
Ideally, no. However guests can check if it’s possible to customize the tour with the above listed Ooty cab vendors before booking the trip. Additional charges might apply.
Ooty is a pleasant tourist spot with meandering roads and picturesque scenery. Booking a private car for your one day Ooty sightseeing tour with Pykara and Mudumalai allows you to unwind without looking around for local transport. You can comfortably spend the day away from your busy routine. Moreover, you can pause on the route whenever you want. Returning with souvenirs and goodies also becomes easy when traveling by private car.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the day tour for a full refund.
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