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Kodai Lake

One of the main attractions for the tourists of Kodaikanal is the man made Kodai Lake which is at a distance of 3km from the bus stand. This star-shaped lake glittering like a jewel amidst the emerald Green wooded slope was created in 1863 by Sir Vere Hentry Levinge (1885), who was the Collector of Madurai, retired and settled in Kodai. By spending his own money he converted the marshy land with several streams into a lake by constructing a strong bund. He brought boats from Tuticorin and arranged boat rides in the lake and stocked the lake with fish. He introduced several foreign trees and fruits such as Pine forms and Pears; and planned and executed several approach roads to Kodaikanal.

This 60 hectare lake is surrounded by fine tarred road of 5 km length which takes about 45min to walk. At the lake you may indulge in activities like boating and angling. The boat club provides boats for hire. Luxury boats are also available. Now tourists indulge in walking, sailing, riding horses and cycles in and around the lake. Fishing also can be done obtaining permits from Inspector of Fisheries. Ponyrides by children and adults around the lake are part of Kodai Holiday. The boat club (Ph: 04542-241315) and the Levinge memorial overlook the water.

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