What to expect
Pine Forest, Ooty
A dense stand of tall, closely planted pines on the slope below the Shooting Point area on the Ooty-Gudalur road. Its symmetrical rows of trees and filtered light have made it a favourite spot for photography and countless Tamil film songs. It is usually visited together with the adjoining 9th Mile Shooting Point.
Practical guide
Plan Pine Forest, Ooty
Typeheritage
Nearest baseOoty
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseOoty
DistrictThe Nilgiris
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
A dense stand of tall, closely planted pines on the slope below the Shooting Point area on the Ooty-Gudalur road. Its symmetrical rows of trees and filtered light have made it a favourite spot for photography and countless Tamil film songs. It is usually visited together with the adjoining 9th Mile Shooting Point.
Pine Forest, Ooty is planned from Ooty, one of the travel bases in The Nilgiris district. Use Ooty for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Pine Forest, Ooty — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to June
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Pine Forest, Ooty
About 12 km from Ooty on the Ooty-Gudalur road near 9th Mile; nearest railway Udhagamandalam (Ooty) NMR terminus; nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~90 km.
Popular photo spot; often combined with 9th Mile Shooting Point.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Ooty or nearby in The Nilgiris, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Pine Forest, Ooty — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pine Forest, Ooty?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pine Forest, Ooty?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Pine Forest, Ooty?
Base yourself in Ooty or nearby in The Nilgiris, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Pine Forest, Ooty?
About an hour.
What else is near Pine Forest, Ooty?
Nearby you can pair Wenlock Downs (1.6 km), Kamaraj Sagar Dam (3.9 km), Kalhatti Falls (4.0 km), Marlimund Lake, Ooty (4.2 km).
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- Pine Forest, Ooty:Raghavan G, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0