Lakes in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Lakes

Must See (7) Popular (7) Upcoming (7)
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kodai-lake-kodaikanal
Kodai Lake, Kodaikanal Land, Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Boating, picnicking and stunning picturesques


Kodai Lake, one of the favorite attractions for tourists in Kodaikanal, is an artificial lake made in the shape of a star. It is located in the hub of the city. The lake is stretched over an are...

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Silent Valley View, Kodaikanal Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Panoramic views and loved much by nature lovers


Nature lovers should not dare to miss this awesome place. If they do so, then would have missed a lot in their life. This majestic place is located at a very short distance from the Pillar Rock,...

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Ooty Lake, Ooty Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Calm and serene environment


This lake serves as a heart beat of the tourism in Ooty. Though this lake’s shape is ‘L’ but is more than enough for entertaining the tourists. John Sullivan was the person to ...

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Emerald Lake, Ooty Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Gorgeous views and for serenity and tranquility


Emerald Lake is one of not to be missed attractions in Ooty for the tourists. This fantastic lake is situated at the 25 km far from Ooty. It lies in the plateau region of the Nilgiri Hills. The ...

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Jalagamparai Falls, Yelagiri Entertainment, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: A stunning waterfall nestled in a valley


Nestled in the valley region downhill, the beautiful Jalagamparai Waterfalls is a must visit attraction near Yelagiri. Surrounded with lush green landscapes, this stunning waterfall remains floo...

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Punganur Lake, Yelagiri Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A beautiful man made lake


Frequently by the tourists, the Punganur Lake is an artificially made beautiful lake in Yelagiri. Having a circumference of 57 sq m, the lake is popular among the tourists due to its boating and...

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Big Lake, Yercaud Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A popular man-made lake


Popularly known as the Emerald Lake, Big Lake is a manmade lake in Yercaud and is one of the biggest attractions for the visitors. Flanked by lofty  hills and natural shoals, the lake looks...

Popular
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pykara-lake-ooty
Pykara Lake, Ooty Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Boating, picnicking and stunning picturesques


This lake is also worldwide famous for its serene and calm environment. This lake also offers stunning views of natural beauty. Surrounded by the forests, this lake is ready to make special plac...

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nature-park-yelagiri
Nature Park, Yelagiri Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A wonderful park with a musical fountain


Nestled adjacent to the Punganoor Lake, it is a wonderful park housing amazing varieties of plant species. Extended over an area of 12 acres, the park is comprised of a children’s’ a...

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small-lake-yercaud
Small Lake, Yercaud Nature, Water

Famous for: A beautiful lake surrounded by thickly woods


Surrounded by green trees and thicklywoods, the Small Lake is an enchanting place to get relaxed in Yercaud. Referred as ‘a beauty in wild’, the lake is fed by several small wells an...

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Grand Anicut, Thanjavur Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: The oldest dam and heritage site


Grand Anicutis one of the renowned attraction for the tourists in Thanjavur and is located near Trichy. Also known as the Kallanai, the Grand Anicut is a heritage site of the state of Tamilnadu....

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Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Kanchipuram Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A beautiful paradise for bird watchers


Renowned as one of the oldest bird sanctuaries of India, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful destination for the bird watchers. There are small lakes inside the sanctuary surrounded by gr...

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The Crocodile Bank, Kanchipuram Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A crocodile and snake farm


The Crocodile Bank was set up by Romulus Whitaker to breed several species of African and Indian crocodiles and alligators in captivity and is located Just 14 kms from Mamallapuram. At this cent...

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Mukkombu, Tiruchy Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A dam built on River Kaveri and an excellent picnic spot


Mukkombu is located just 18kms from Tiruchi on the KarurThiruchi road. Situated on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Kollidam, it is the place where river Kollidam branches off from the River ...

Upcoming
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Berijam Lake, Kodaikanal Land, Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Boating, picnicking and stunning picturesques


For a day excursion, Berijam Lake is the best place located only 23 kms away from bus stand of Kodaikanal. This lake offers great picturesque to its visitors and also tourists can enjoy numerous...

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Government Herbal Farm, Yelagiri Nature, Water

Famous for: A herbal fruit farm


Government Herbal Farm is an herbal fruit farm located in the vicinity of the Punganoor Lake and is maintained by the Forest Department. The farm houses several rare plant and herb species used ...

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nilavoor-lake-yelagiri
Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: A shimmering lake with boating facilities


Nilavoor Lake awesome lake is better popular among the tourists for its boating facilities. Located in the NilavoorVillage, this small lake offers captivating views of the nearby surroundings an...

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Moksha Vimochana Temple, Yelagiri Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: A calm religious place near Nilavoor Lake


Moksha Vimochana Templewas founded by a saint and is dated back to 14 year back. It is situated near the Nilavoor Lake, the temple shows a perfect example of local architecture with tiled roofin...

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Water Bird Sanctuary, Rameswaram Nature, Water

Famous for: A wonderful bird sanctuary


Nestled amidst the captivating and irresistible surroundings in the Ramanathapuram district, the water bird sanctuary is a wonderful place for the bird watchers and nature lovers. The place hous...

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Muttukadu Backwaters, Kanchipuram Air, Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A fascinating backwaters destination


Muttukaduis a large lake formed out of the backwaters, with boating and wind surfing facilities.  Located at a distance of 80 Kms from Kanchipuram, the Backwaters of Muttukkadu have been de...

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Gunaseelam Vishnu Temple, Tiruchy Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu


Gunaseelam Vishnu temple Located near the city of Trichy is a shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is a 5,000 year old temple on the banks of River Cauvery and carries immense mythological import...