The Pykara is a river 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Ooty in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu with a village by the same name nearby.

[2] The river flows through Mukurthi, Pykara and Glenmorgan dams, and forms part of an important hydro-electric power project.

Pykara boasts well-protected, fenced sholas, Toda settlements, large grassy meadows and good wildlife habitat.

One of the oldest power plants in South India, the Pykara station still functions, generating about 60 megawatts.

Today, the Nilgiris district alone boasts hydro-electric stations with an aggregate installed capacity of 837 MW.

The construction of an underground powerhouse, 17 tunnels and the hydraulic head of 1,039 metres (3,409 ft) are the special features of the new plant.