Pykara is a river located 19Km from Ooty in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Pykara Lake and the fall are on the path going from Ooty to Bangalore and are situated close to mudumalai. The river flows through a series of cascades and the last two falls of 55 meters and 61 meters are known as Pykara falls. This river has a dam and power plant. Pykara boasts of well protected fenced Sholas, Toda settlements, undistributed grassy meadows and also a good wildlife habitat. The Pykara Dam, Pykara falls and the reservoir attracts many tourists.