Local favourite nature spot · The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Pine Forest

Pine Forest is a nature spot in The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It is about 24 km by road from Kalpetta, and Ambukuthi Mala (9 km) is the must-see nearby.

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Pine Forest: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this nature spot: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Pine Forest

Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Pine Forest: timings and tips

Typical hours: Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). These are typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India; hours for this nature spot are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.

  • Book safari permits online in advance; weekend slots sell out.
  • Wear dull colours and keep quiet in the vehicle.
  • Carry your ID: it is checked against the permit.

How to reach Pine Forest — distance from nearby cities

Address: H795+92F, Erumad, Tamil Nadu 643239. Coordinates: 11.56845, 76.25755. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Pine Forest?

November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the timings of Pine Forest?

Hours for Pine Forest are not published here. Typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India: Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.

How far is Pine Forest from Kalpetta?

Pine Forest is about 24 km by road from Kalpetta (20 km straight line), 64 km from Ooty and 78 km from Kozhikode. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Pine Forest?

Nearby: Ambukuthi Mala (viewpoint, 9 km), Edakkal Caves (cave, 9 km), Ambalavayal Poopoli (park, 9 km), Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery (Jain temple, 13 km), Karapuzha Dam, Adventure Park & Garden (lake, 14 km), Kanthanpara Waterfalls (waterfall, 16 km).