Pine Forest, Ooty
Pine Forest
Neat pine-covered slopes along the Ooty–Pykara road, with trails down to the lake. A popular film location and photo spot.
This pine forest is a plantation planted during the British colonial period. Straight pines line the hillside in orderly rows, and below, a corner of the Kamaraj Sagar reservoir is visible. Visitors can follow dirt trails through the forest down to the lake. Many Tamil and Hindi films have been shot here. Entry is inexpensive. Weekends bring crowds and vendors, and the atmosphere is best on foggy days. The downhill path is slippery, so wear suitable shoes.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shooting Spot (Ninth Mile)
- Kalhatty Falls
- Ooty Lake
- St. Stephen's Church, Ooty
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
- Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
- Government Rose Garden, Ooty
- Pykara Lake & Boat House