Things to do in Sholur, Tamil Nadu
Sholur is a panchayat town in The Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
19 places to visit in and around Sholur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Masinagudi
Masinagudi is a village in the Nilgiris District of the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is located 30 km from the district headquarters at Ooty.
Wikipedia - 2Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Western Ghats in South India. It is the largest protected forest area in India, spreading across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
Wikipedia - 3Pykara
The Pykara is a river 19 kilometres from Ooty in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu with a village by the same name nearby. The Pykara River is considered very sacred by the Todas.
Wikipedia - 4Kalhatti Falls
Kalhatti Falls also called as Bird Watcher's Falls is a tourist spot near Ooty, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.
Wikipedia - 5Katary Falls
Katary Falls is approximately 10 km from Coonoor in the Nilgiris district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. At 55 metres in height, Katary Falls is third largest waterfall in the Nilgiris; one can reach it by trecking.
Wikipedia - 6Avalanche Lake, Nilgiris Wikipedia
- 7Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake is located near Emerald village in the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in a region called the silent valley, about 25 kilometers from the Ooty town.
Wikipedia - 8Kamaraj Sagar Dam Wikipedia
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Sholur by interest
- Good with kids: Masinagudi, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Avalanche Lake, Nilgiris, Emerald Lake, Ooty Lake
- Temples and places of worship: St. Stephen's Church, Udhagamandalam, Mariamman temple, Ooty, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Ooty, Holy Trinity Church, Ooty
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Masinagudi, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Pykara, Kalhatti Falls, Katary Falls
- Lesser-known places: Holy Trinity Church, Ooty, Marlimund Lake, Frog Hill View Point
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
How to reach Sholur
- Nearest railway station: Udagamandalam (UAM), 10 km away.
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore Airport (CJB), 66 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Sholur costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sholur is not included.
Compare Sholur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sholur | – | – | 19 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Ooty | 9 km | Nov–May | 31 | ₹8,000–₹15,500 |
| Ketti | 10 km | – | 14 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Gudalur | 17 km | Nov–May | 22 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Aruvankadu | 20 km | Jan–Dec | 13 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Sholur; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Sholur?
The best known are Masinagudi, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Pykara, Kalhatti Falls, Katary Falls.
How do I reach Sholur?
Nearest railway station: Udagamandalam (UAM), 10 km away. Nearest airport: Coimbatore Airport (CJB), 66 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Sholur cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sholur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.