Pykara Lake

SEO Title: Pykara Lake: Location, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu and Hydroelectric Importance

Category: Indian Geography | Lakes | Environment

UPSC Notes

Pykara Lake is located in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu and is associated with the Pykara River and hydroelectric development.

Key Pointers

  • State: Tamil Nadu.

  • Located in the Nilgiris.

  • Associated with the Pykara River.

  • Important tourist destination.

  • Pykara hydroelectric system is associated with the river.

  • Landscape includes montane ecosystems of the Nilgiris.

  • Relevant for mapping questions involving:

    • Nilgiris

    • Western Ghats

    • Rivers

    • Hydropower

Prelims Focus: Pykara → Nilgiris → Tamil Nadu → Pykara River → hydropower.