The Pykara is the largest river in the District. It is considered very sacred by the Todas.

The Pykara is the largest river in the District. It is considered very sacred by the Todas. The Pykara river rises at Mukurthi peak. It passes through a hilly tract, generally keeping to the North, and turns to the West after reaching the Plateau’s edge. It gets down majestically in a series of cascades, and the last two falls 55 meters and 61 meters are known as Pykara falls. They are about 20 kms from Ooty.
Boating on the Pykara lake is enjoyable. Wenlock Downs, a vast expanse of grassy meadows on the way to Pykara, is a favorite picnic location and is very popular with the movie makers of this country.