The magical town Pykara is situated near the main city of Ooty. You must be aware of the fact that Pykara Lake is pretty as heaven and people who visit Mudumalai always travel a bit to see this beauty. Mudumalai itself is a great place to explore a wide range of flora and fauna with the help of a safari. And it is quite a simple procedure for online Mudumalai Jeep safari booking, so you don’t need to take the stress. So that was little about the place full of exclusive flora and fauna.

 

But people who visit Periyar don’t know much about the place, they just know that in this town there are just a few places to visit such as Periyar Lake, Periyar Falls and Periyar National Park, but no there are a lot more to this place. So today in this blog we are going to discuss the places that you can visit in this small and gorgeous town.

Places that you can explore in the beautiful small town of Periyar:

 

1. 6th Mile Ooty: The name of the place makes it pretty obvious that this place is just 6 miles away from Ooty on the way to Pykara. But trust me this place is wonderful and you will never get tired of the beauty of this place. The place gained popularity because of its amazing backdrop which makes it an ideal location for moviemakers. And you will be amazed to know that you can know the tribe who live locally.

 

1. 9th Mile Ooty: the place is popularly known as Wenlock Downs and again it goes how its name says it is just 9 miles away from Ooty to Pykara. It is known for its huge expansion of lush green grasslands with a breathtaking mountain view in its backdrop. It is one of the wonderful places to click pictures.

 

1. Ooty Botanical Garden: The botanical Garden in Ooty was established in the year 1897 and the main aim of the establishment was to help students study different types of flora. This wonderful destination is situated at a distance of 24 kilometers from Pykara Lake. the reason behind the popularity of this place is the presence of thousands of plants, herbs, shrubs, trees and ferns. This is pure heaven for the people who are into flora. And another attraction of this place is the 20 million-year-old fossilized tree trunk as per records. These thousands of plants cover an area of over 55 acres. So you can enjoy exploring new kinds of plants and know about them.

 

1. Tea Estate View Point: Tea Estate View Point of Ooty was established in the year 1854. This beautiful tea estate is situated on the way to the Doddabetta. And the distance is at a distance of 30 km drive from the location of Pykara Lake. so if you are someone who is into tea then it is a must-visit destination for you. In this destination, you can know more about the tea plantations. You can know the whole procedure of how tea extract is prepared.

Another great thing about the place is that in its surroundings you can actually get a wide range of household products such as various spices, tea powder, different types of oil and also handmade chocolates are some of the popular items that you can buy from there.

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