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Kodaikanal Lake

A star-shaped artificial lake at the heart of town, circled by a 5-km walk with bikes and boats.

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Price
Free; boats and bikes are extra
Time Needed
2 hours
Best Time
April to June, and September to October
Address
Kodaikanal Lake, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 624101Directions

Why Go

Sir Vere Levinge created it in 1863 by damming a stream. Rowing boats and cycling around the lake are the main things people do in Kodaikanal.

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