Pine ForestLocation: Between Ooty and Pykara, Tamil NaduPrice: ₹10–₹30 Entry FeeTiming: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMBest Time to Visit: September to MayOoty, called the queen of the hills, among Ooty viewpoints, Pine forest is considered one of the most photographed natural beauty spots in the place. Ooty pine forest consists of gently sloping mounds covered with a blanket of pines on a large expanse of the area. Although they were reportedly raised by the British Forest Department around 1900 to exploit the timber, it has now become one of the most popular tourist destinations. The carpet of pine needles on the ups and downs of the ground will take anyone’s breath away, and walking across these can never be forgotten. You can spot the youth, friends and families relaxing and playing here. Nature lovers, travellers and photographers visit the Pine Forest, which occupies an area of about 15 acres, because the play of light and shade among these dense pines is breathtakingly wonderful. Both monsoon and winter transform Ooty's Pine Forest into an even more spectacular site, and as mist gently sweeps through them, it presents a captivating panorama. These panoramic settings are very favourite film sites of numerous Hindi film stars, and all sorts of cinema have been filmed in these spots. Visitors can avail a horse ride, a leisurely walk or simply sit down amongst the dense woods or the clear patches made by the trees and just relax. Outside the gate of Pine forest, you can purchase fresh sweetcorn roasting on fire, a hot cup of tea and homemade delicious chocolates, which are all quite popular food items. The location is ideal for professional photographers for pre- wedding shoots and those seeking adventure travel and nature travel.
