Kodaikanal’s star attraction is a picturesque star-shaped artificial lake, Kodaikanal Lake. The beauty of the iconic geographical landmark of the hill station is complemented by the surrounding Palani hills which is the main watershed for the lake. The outflow from this lake forms a beautiful waterfall called Silver Cascade. Indulging in activities like riding a rowboat, pedal boat, tandem bicycle or horse appears to be de rigueur for tourists. We rented a pedal boat with 4 seats for ₹250 for 30 minutes. An advance amount of ₹250 is refunded after the ride.

Wonderful place for boating, cycling, walking. The main thing here is the climate it's amazing that makes us not to go away from the place. After getting tickets we can go for boating. The place is amazing and we can able to see small ducks in the water and almost each and every corner there will be some eye pleasing view. The lake is bordered by the road and it makes a good view. The Kodaikanal Lake was created in 1863, by Sir Vere Hendry Levinge, the Collector of Madurai, who settled in Kodai after his retirement. A marshy lakeside was transformed by him into a spectacular lake by strengthening its banks and by bringing the first boat from Tuticorin. He also stocked this new lake with several species of local fish. He was the man of resource and creative ideas for this lake. By spending his own money he converted the marshy land with several streams of lake by constructing a strong bund and brought boats from Tuticorin. It is reported that the foreign resident's even used to swim in the lake.

Wonderful place for boating, cycling, walking. The main thing here is the climate it's amazing that makes us not to go away from the place. After getting tickets we can go for boating. The place is amazing and we can able to see small ducks in the water and almost each and every corner there will be some eye pleasing view. The lake is bordered by the road and it makes a good view.

The best chill out place. Just go and stand there forget this world for few minutes and it will be worth the visit.

This is the heart of Kodaikanal.we can go for boating, cycling and horse riding.there are many shops for buying chocolates and momentos.the lake is also equally beautiful at the night .the reflection of lights make it a superb sight.a good recreational station.

When you visit kodaikanal, you cant skip this place, located in centre of the city, Lots of shopping are avaible around the lake. Boating is available in lake. Must see place in kodaikanal.good atmosphere. This is the first view point of Kodaikanal.

Sunset is the best time to visit. You can ride around the lake using cycles or horses. But a walk around the lake will meet 10k steps goal :)

Center of attraction in Kodaikanal. Place is usually very crowded. It's good to take a walk around the lake in the evenings.

Such a big lake. It was very nice. All shopping can be done. Boating is also available.

Must visit place in Kodaikanal. The star-shaped lake in Kodaikanal is man-made and was created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge. There is a walk way built around the entire perimeter of the lake (7kms) Evening is the the best time to visit the lake. The lake having boating facility. There are four different boat houses. Boating start time will be 9 am. Pedal boat and boat with a helper are available. Boats having 2-6 seats with a minimum duration of 30 minutes. One full round of the lake is about 5 km. The view while boating was awesome. After boating hire a bicycle and go around the lake in it. Cycles available for rent of 50 to 100 rupees for 30 minutes. Horse riding and gun shooting also available. Many shops and eateries available around the lake. The large number of shops here makes this place the largest shopping spot of Kodaikanal. Over flow of the lake will results the formation of Silver Cascade Waterfall. The water finally reached to Palani area. The climate is very cool here. Lake gets crowded during weekends. From the lake tourists ca go to Bryant park and Coaker's walk by walk it self. (For travel related videos please subscribe Youtube channel "chennai attractions channel" )

It is a good place to go with friends and family. There is a nice climate and ambiance around the lake. You should prefer morning or late evening to visit kodaikanal Lake and should try to walk around the lake rather than cycling. Because while walking you could talk and enjoy the moments with your loved ones. There are so many activities attached to the lake, like boating and balloon shooting. Moreover you could try various street foods while walking.

Great place to spend time with friends and family.Its a all in one place for tourist.Beautiful lake,shopping, horse riding,cycling, shopping, food,boating and so on.Quite rush in weekends.But visiting here in evening give you a pleasant feel with the climate. Have a walk around the lake and have food with the awesome weather...

One of the best nature view places in India.

Just love The Lake view 😍 and Kodai hills CLIMATE was Awesome!!!

Amazing lake it is huge which is heart of Kodaikanal.There will be bycycle hiring available 100rs per hour. You can hire and roam around the lake and enjoy the blissful lake views. Boating also available. You can spend enough time here with your family and enjoy the climate. Huge crowd will be there on weekends and festive season. So plan accordingly.

Beautiful lake in Kodaikanal! A wonderful place to unwind with family and friends, where you can enjoy a plethora of activities such as boating, cycling, horse riding, and much more! The lake is conveniently located in the heart of the main city, allowing you to indulge in shopping and explore various restaurants for a delightful experience.

Pedal boats are best to the lake .they charge80Rs per head for 30 minutes and also charge extra 80rs for advance.Lake is very romantic place for couple.Afternoon mist are fully covered the lake or mist are floating on the lake. It’s very big lake definitely you need 2hrs and good stamina

Best Place For Family & Photography.

One of the main attractions in kodaikanal... enjoy the boat ride in lake

Kodaikanal Lake is located in Dindigul district. Kodaikanal Lake have the facilities like: Boat House, a 4.5-km road that runs around the lake, 14 culverts that dot the town, Children Park, the walkway garden that circumnavigates the lake and the fountain in municipality office complex.

Best place to enjoy your time with your Family. Wonderful place for boating, cycling, walking. The main thing here is the climate it's amazing. There will be bicycle hiring available 100rs per hour and horse also available. We had spent nearly 5 to 7 hours on Lake and nearby lake area.

Nice place

Nice place to relax ourselves.. cycling, boating, pine forest etc..

What a lake what a view the heart touching view with resfreshig fog and snow feel. The boating costs 50 per person. And also have cycle ride around the lake with a 50 per cycle

The best tourist spot in Kodaikanal i would say. Boating is available Street food is available A lot of shops for shopping Nice place to vibe Best place to spent time Evening might be the best time to visit You won't know the timepass by But the development is really less No street lights or any showy light around the lake. Only some parts of the lake is developed. What I mean by developed is only some parts of the lakes are occupied by shops and street light is present. On the other parts it's fully dark and no shops or anything. So you won't find it that amusing to take a whole round around the lake. Also no night life at all !!!!! All the shops start closing as soon as the time Hits 7:30pm. And by 8:30-9pm most of the shops will be closed.

Beautiful place, a great place to spend holidays with family. Must go once highly recommended

Nice place to chill out with friends or family. You can do boating, cycling and horse riding in this area. You can enjoy spending your time here There are lots of cycle shops in this area which provides cycle for rent but be careful in choosing cycles some are not good some doesn't have brake in it

Feels like a good time with my friends

Suitable for relaxing and parking.

Just loved this place.

Very good atmosphere and clean Lake. Quiet ferry ⛴️ service by TN govt. Lake view was amazing 🤩. It's attracted more tourists. Couples boating 🚢 self boating 🚢 available. Safety tips provided. No fearing for boating with kids.

Beautiful lake in Kodaikanal! A wonderful place to unwind with family and friends, where you can enjoy a plethora of activities such as boating, cycling, horse riding, and much more! The lake is conveniently located in the heart of the main city, allowing you to indulge in shopping and explore various restaurants for a delightful experience.

Best place ever. Suitable place for family, friends, couples, lover etc... You'll get a best memories in your life. Horse riding, Rowing & peddle boat will makes your day Blissful 😍. Cycle ride also available 🚴.

Beautiful and peaceful place surrounded by hills on all sides!

You can have a great walk around this lake or do horse riding or rent a cycle and roam around or go for boating activities. It's a pleasant experience overall.

Beautiful place but always bit crowded

Due to covid boating is cancelled

Cheapest tourist spot #hills 🎀

I went many times this lake. I like Pedal boating

Awesome place but now closed due to pandamic

A beautiful man made lake set in the middle of Kodaikanal is the biggest attraction in the town. You have several activities that you can try in and around the lake. 1. Boating 2. Shopping for clothes and souvenirs 3. Bryant Park 4. Coaker's walk 5. Cycling 6. Horse riding 7. Snacking in the various food stalls or simply stroll around the periphery of the lake. A cycle ride around the lake will take a good 30-45 minutes depending on your stamina. The new water fountain installed in the middle of the lake has added more grandeur to the set.

The view was average.. and lots of people was there… I totally hate that much crowd.. but still it was nice and there you can do bicycle ride..boating etc also🥰

Iconic place in Kodaikanal. Beautiful lake and boating is also awesome. But the traffic here during holiday time is horrible and we will not get a parking space at all. The traffic rules and parking must be made more easier for the tourists.

Nice boating experience

Everyone will love this place , there's boating an horse rides . you will enjoy the cycle ride around the lake❤️

Can rent cycles to go around the lake! Boating is another activity there. If you are a shopping freak, you can spend some time shopping too😎

It is very pleasant to walk around the lake special early morning. The total periphery is about 4.5 kilometers, so that can be covered in less than an hour. Cycle available here on rent. Plenty of vendors at various places where you can buy somethig to eat. Boating seems to be a popular activity in the lake.

Kodaikanal is a hill town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s set in an area of granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes, waterfalls and grassy hills. At 2,000 meters above sea level, the town centers around man-made, star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake, bordered by evergreen forest. Rowing boats can be hired, and hikers and cyclists follow the 5k Lake Road path around the shore

Popular tourist attractions and must visit in Kodaikanal ! The lake is very huge and the Road is around lake is easily around 5 kms. Lots of activities available around the lake - One can do Cycling, horse riding, Boating, Purchasing etc.. Best to visit in evening while the sun set - such a beauty 😍

Famous and main place to spend time in Kodaikanal. It is the centre of the city and close to other tourist attractions like Bryant Park and Coakers Walk. A full round is about 4.5 kms. One can walk or cycle. A nice to place to hang around with families and friends.

Kodaikanal Lake is a man-made lake situated in the charming hill station of Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, India. This beautiful lake is the heart of the town and a popular tourist attraction. It was constructed in 1863 during the British era and is spread over an area of 60 acres. The lake is surrounded by lush green hills and trees, making it a picturesque spot for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. The Kodaikanal Lake is not just a tourist spot, but it also serves as a source of water supply to the entire town. The lake is fed by several streams and springs and is surrounded by a well-manicured pathway, which is perfect for a leisurely walk or a jog. Boating is a popular activity in the lake and visitors can hire boats, rowboats, and pedal boats to explore the serene waters. The lake is also home to a variety of flora and fauna. You can spot a variety of birds and animals in the area, including ducks, geese, and monkeys. The lake is also surrounded by a beautiful garden called Bryant Park, which is a perfect spot for picnics and enjoying the beauty of nature. The park has a variety of plants, flowers, and trees, and hosts an annual flower show, which attracts visitors from all over the country. Kodaikanal Lake is a must-visit destination for those who are looking for a serene and peaceful getaway in the lap of nature. The lake's tranquil surroundings and the fresh air make it an ideal spot for meditation and introspection. The lake is open all year round, and visitors can enjoy its beauty in any season. The lake and its surrounding areas have many hotels and resorts that cater to all types of tourists, making it a perfect spot for a weekend getaway or a family vacation.

The lake is quiet a big. Cycling around the lake is a must do experience. Entire round will take some time to complete, so better you keep at least 1-1:30 hr time for this along with shopping and photography. Boating here also a great experience. Boating and cycling is recommendable here. You can spend at least a half of day to feel and enjoy the beauty of the nature.

beautiful place

The lake is good. You can enjoy it there. One can do boating, cycling and walking around the lake. The morning view is awesome. On top of that, the view from upper Lake view point is also good. Check attached pics

One of the must visit places in Kodaikanal. This lake is very big almost 5kms if you take a round of it. 2seater, 4 seater boats are available for which you need to paddle. If you want you can take a big one where a concerned person will row it for you. Wearing a life jacket is mandatory as per rule. For half an hour they charge 250₹ and it doubles with time. You can stop your boat in the bank and can buy foods which are available on the roadside. Boating in the morning or afternoon don't forget your sunscreen. If you have time do boating slowly and enjoy nature. Click pictures and take videos. Boating complex have many entry gates from different sides. After boating you can go for cycling or horse riding even take a walk and visit Bryant Park. Many food stalls are also available. Plan a half day tour accordingly.

Best time to enjoy with your Family, Cycling and Horse riding is Fun, evenings are so Crowded, As Kodai is No plastic zone, Do Not Throw plastic in the surroundings or anywere else🙏🏻

Too good and sitting on the bench having tea or coffee and viewing the lake and its surroundings is just awesome experience...There are plenty of Tibetan shops around the lakes and you can just try it one time by purchasing a sweater, jerkin or home made chocolates over there.....

Best Lake, boating in Kodaikanal Located opposite of bus stand

Great for a morning jog

Such A Fabulous Lake Alone Is Ultimate Vera Levelu Bossu🤗

Nasty

Lake Was Soo Awesome

Clean and beautiful place

Love the view

One of the Best Tourist place in South India

One of the beautiful hill station....that place really really peaceful

Beautiful place with a poor maintenance by corporation

Nice place

Awesome!I love this place.

Bad place people litter to much and I'm only giving a bad review so people will stop going to the beautiful lake and ruining it

Climate at its best🌨️

Pleasent atmosphere

Feel the kodai

Best view ever i had seen

Beautiful lake... Splendid scene... Worth watching...

Such a blissful place really romantic vibes and could enjoy the beauty of kodai and there the life is around this man made lake. We could spend a lot of time even half of the day around the lake itself

Enjoyed Cycling, Horse Ride, Balloons shoot My kids enjoyed well. Spent almost 3 hrs.

Beautiful place

The lake is situated near Bus Stand and one of the main tourist attractions of Kodaikanal. Boating is available at the lake and cycles are available for renting. I would recommend cycling around the lake. It costs 50 rupees for half an hour for cycling.

It's wonderful to walk around especially when there is light showers, the fog fills in perfectly to add the magic

So serene!

Too crowded sometimes but a nice place to visit.

Beautiful lake. Must try cycling and shooting too.

Love it

Best place 😙😗😚

Such a beautiful place to visit 😇

Good Place..But Hotels are léss

Nice

Great place to enjoy

Peace and serenity