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
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Distance: 85–90 km
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Travel Time: 2.5 to 3 hours by booking ooty cab service .
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Route: Mettupalayam → Kallar → Burliar → Coonoor → Ooty (NH181 Ghat Road)
Ooty → Pykara Falls
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Distance: 20–23 km
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Travel Time: 35–45 minutes
Ooty → Catherine Falls (via Coonoor)
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Distance: 20–25 km
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Travel Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
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Last stretch requires: Short walk / viewpoint access
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Best view: From Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint
Total Trip from Coimbatore → Ooty → Pykara → Catherine Falls
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Total Distance: 145–155 km (approx.) by booking coimbatore airport to ooty cabs .
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Total Hours Needed: 7–9 hours (including sightseeing)
✅ 2. Suggested Day Trip Itinerary
π Start from Coimbatore – Early Morning
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Pickup from Coimbatore city or airport
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Enjoy the scenic Nilgiris climb through Kallar & Coonoor
π Stop 1: Ooty
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Quick breakfast or tea break
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Continue towards Pykara
π Stop 2: Pykara Falls & Lake
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Activities: boating, photography, nature walk
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Time needed: 45–60 minutes by booking Ooty to Pykara cab .
π«️ Stop 3: Catherine Falls (Coonoor)
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Drive back towards Coonoor by booking Ooty to coonoor cab
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Visit Catherine Falls viewpoint / Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint
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Time needed: 45 minutes
⬅️ Return or Drop Options
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Return to Ooty / Coimbatore
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Or request drop in Ooty/Coonoor (extra charges may apply)
✅ 3. Ideal for Travellers Who Want
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A single cab services in Ooty trip covering Ooty + Pykara + Catherine Falls
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Scenic ghat-road experience
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Full-day sightseeing with total flexibility
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Family-friendly and honeymoon-friendly travel
π 4. What to Tell the Cab Service
When booking a Ooty cabs , mention:
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Pickup in Coimbatore (Airport / Railway / City)
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Sightseeing: Pykara Waterfalls + Pykara Lake + Catherine Falls (Coonoor)
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Full-day / round-trip requirement
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Car type: Sedan / SUV / Innova depending on group
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Ask about:
✔ Hill charges
✔ Driver beta
✔ Parking & entry fees
✔ Waiting charges
π 5. Best Time to Visit
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October to June – clear views & pleasant weather
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Water flow at Pykara is strongest July–October
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