Suttruசுற்றுTamil Nadu, told by locals

Tamil Nadu at a glance

Brihadeeswarar Temple · ThanjavurThanjavurChola heritageGovernment Botanical Garden · OotyOotyGardens & hill airMarina Beach · ChennaiChennaiSunrise by the seaMeenakshi Amman Temple · MaduraiMaduraiTemple city storiesAdiyogi & the foothills · CoimbatoreCoimbatoreVelliangiri foothillsKodaikanal Lake · KodaikanalKodaikanalLakeside slow daysRamanathaswamy Temple · RameswaramRameswaramIsland & sacred corridorsVivekananda Rock Memorial · KanniyakumariKanniyakumariAt the southern tip

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Kodaikanal · Lakeside slow days

Kodaikanal Lake

1–2 hours·Morning daylight

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Kodaikanal LakeLakeside slow days
Dindigul district· கொடைக்கானல்

Kodaikanal Lake

A lake at the heart of a hill town, surrounded by the Palani Hills. Walk at your own pace, pause by the water and let the mist set the mood.

Time needed1–2 hours
Best timeMorning daylight

Local tip

Bring a rain layer. If you want to boat or cycle, confirm prices and availability with the local operator on arrival.

Entry rules and timings can change. Visitor information (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Matthew Mayer · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and cropped.

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