Kodaikanal Lake, Kodaikanal: Visitor Guide

About Kodaikanal Lake

Kodaikanal Lake is a star-shaped, man-made lake created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge. The loop path around the lake is about five kilometres and can be walked, cycled or ridden on horseback, and boats are available on the water.

Chocolate shops and snack stalls near the lake make it a popular evening stop.

What to see and do

Pedal and row boating
Cycling and walking loop around the lake
Homemade chocolates nearby

Good to know

Evening is the busiest time, go earlier for quiet boating

Included in

Trips that visit Kodaikanal Lake

See it as part of a planned itinerary with transport, stay and a trip coordinator.

2 Days / 1 NightKodaikanal Midnight EscapeWaterfalls, caves, dramatic cliffs & a campfire night

2 Days / 1 NightKodaikanal - Ramakkalmedu GetawayPine forests, Dolphin's Nose, windmill ridges & a campfire night

Nearby

More in Kodaikanal

Silver Cascade FallsA 180-foot cascade right by the entry road

Moir PointA forest viewpoint reached through tall pines

Pine ForestKodaikanal's signature stand of tall pines

Pillar RocksThree granite pillars rising about 120 metres

Guna CavesCave-like gaps between giant rocks, also called Devil's Kitchen

VattakanalA quiet hillside village on the way to Dolphin's Nose

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