Travel Pykara Catherine Falls by Coimbatore Ooty Cab

A Quick Guide to Distance, Route, Km & Hours

Traveling from Coimbatore to Ooty cabs and covering both Pykara Waterfalls and Catherine Falls (Coonoor) is one of the most scenic day-trip circuits in the Nilgiris. Here’s everything you need to know.

✅ 1. Distance & Travel Time

Coimbatore → Ooty

  • Distance: 85–90 km

  • Travel Time: 2.5 to 3 hours by booking ooty cab service .

  • Route: Mettupalayam → Kallar → Burliar → Coonoor → Ooty (NH181 Ghat Road)

Ooty → Pykara Falls

  • Distance: 20–23 km

  • Travel Time: 35–45 minutes

Ooty → Catherine Falls (via Coonoor)

  • Distance: 20–25 km

  • Travel Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

  • Last stretch requires: Short walk / viewpoint access

  • Best view: From Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint

Total Trip from Coimbatore → Ooty → Pykara → Catherine Falls

✅ 2. Suggested Day Trip Itinerary

🚘 Start from Coimbatore – Early Morning

  • Pickup from Coimbatore city or airport

  • Enjoy the scenic Nilgiris climb through Kallar & Coonoor

πŸŒ„ Stop 1: Ooty

  • Quick breakfast or tea break

  • Continue towards Pykara

🌊 Stop 2: Pykara Falls & Lake

  • Activities: boating, photography, nature walk

  • Time needed: 45–60 minutes by booking Ooty to Pykara cab .

🌫️ Stop 3: Catherine Falls (Coonoor)

  • Drive back towards Coonoor by booking Ooty to coonoor cab


  • Visit Catherine Falls viewpoint / Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint

  • Time needed: 45 minutes 

⬅️ Return or Drop Options

  • Return to Ooty / Coimbatore

  • Or request drop in Ooty/Coonoor (extra charges may apply)

✅ 3. Ideal for Travellers Who Want

  • A single cab services in Ooty trip covering Ooty + Pykara + Catherine Falls

  • Scenic ghat-road experience

  • Full-day sightseeing with total flexibility

  • Family-friendly and honeymoon-friendly travel

πŸš• 4. What to Tell the Cab Service

When booking a Ooty cabs , mention:

  • Pickup in Coimbatore (Airport / Railway / City)

  • Sightseeing: Pykara Waterfalls + Pykara Lake + Catherine Falls (Coonoor)

  • Full-day / round-trip requirement

  • Car type: Sedan / SUV / Innova depending on group

  • Ask about:
    ✔ Hill charges
    ✔ Driver beta
    ✔ Parking & entry fees
    ✔ Waiting charges

🌟 5. Best Time to Visit

  • October to June – clear views & pleasant weather

  • Water flow at Pykara is strongest July–October

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