Distance from near by city 2 kilometer from Thalakunda and 9 kilometer from Ooty Railway Station and bus standTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 HourTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)57 package starts from ₹ 2900.00Travel Tips Nature freaks will love visiting Pine Forest The unique experience
Breakaway from your chaotic city life and come for a weekend getaway to Pine Forest as this is a precious gem whose beauty is unparalleled. In plain words, the spot is so scenic that even the major Ooty tourist places will fail in comparison. Yes, the forest offers a lovely scope for taking snaps that capture the raw beauty of the surroundings defined by verdant terrain and jaw-dropping sights.
About Pykara Pine Forest
Considered as one of the most pristine among the many places to visit in Ooty, this forest is dotted with towering pine trees that grow anywhere from 3 to 80 meters in height. The entire forested area sprawls through Ooty and Thalakunda and lends an ethereal touch to the beauty of the Nilgiris.
The Pine Forest is also the hub of Tamil Nadu for shooting movies and soaps. Many popular Hindi films have been shot here over the years simply because the forested land looks mysterious and out of this world. Both Bollywood, as well as Tamil Film Industry, have frequented this forest to capture scenes for their movies because of the forest’s noticeable tranquil environs. Thanks to this forest, Ooty Tourism has benefited immensely. It is also one of the prime attractions and you must include in your Ooty packages.
Visitors coming here can expect to spot a large variety of pine trees like Siberian Dwarf and Ponderosa Pine along with occasional spotting of local wild animals like bison, deer and different species of birds.
More about the place
Pine forest Ooty movie shooting
Do you know that the famous movie QSQT starring Amir Khan and Juhi Chawla was shot here at Pine Forest? Well, do not be surprised to find half of Bollywood coming down here to shoot their films. From Sadma, Raaz, Dil to Deewana, this forest has served as a muse for many famous movies. If you are coming to the Pine Forest for the first time, do make a trip down to the two shooting points that exist here. One is the 6th Mile and the other is the 9th Mile. The whole spot looks spooky and will definitely give you goosebumps.
Adventure and fun activities
If not for the love of movies, do come to Pine Forest as it's a hub for trekking. The trails run through the densely covered forest where it is not uncommon to spot trees as old as 1000 to 4000 years. One needs to trek for a long time before they reach the top. Horse riding is another fun activity meant for adults as well as kids.
What else?
When visiting Pine Forest, take some time off to visit other tourist hubs like Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, Kamraj Sagar Lake, Kotagiri, Droog Fort and Lamb’s Rock among many others.
Forming an important part of every Ooty Tourism package, the Pine Forest is a real charmer that needs to be explored.
How to reach
Distance in kilometers from:
Thalakunda-2 kilometer
Ooty Railway Station and Bus Stand-9 kilometer
Coonoor-28 kilometer
