Kodaikanal Lake
Kodaikanal Lake
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12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
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  • Menulone
    Mumbai, India2,983 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is a popular tourist destination and offers a variety of activities to enjoy.
    Kodaikanal lake is a place that cannot be missed. Boating: You can take a boat ride on the lake and enjoy the scenic views. Cycling: You can hire a cycle and cycle around the lake. Horse riding: You can go for a horse ride around the lake. Walking: You can simply walk around the lake and enjoy the fresh air and scenery. The best time to visit the lake is during the evening, when the crowds are smaller and the light is better for photography. There are different shops and stalls around the lake where you can buy food and souvenirs. Be prepared for big crowds, especially during the weekends and holidays. Overall, Kodaikanal Lake is a beautiful place that is worth visiting if you are in Kodaikanal. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery, and there are a variety of activities to keep you entertained.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 September 2023
  • Ashiq A
    Bengaluru, India91 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoy the beautiful lake in a boat
    A man made wonder which offers rejuvenating momento those visiting. The syar shaped lake is big and beautiful. Offers boating in three categories. 1. Two seater pedal boat 2. Four seater pedal boat 3. Six seater row boat (with boatman) It is a very good experience to ride the boat in the calm lake. Simetime the lake covers with fog which adds to the charm and elevates the experience to next lever.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 7 October 2023
  • Divya7
    Chennai (Madras), India224 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fine but a bit over hyped
    There are several gates to take the boats from and its cheaper if you are in a group. It was Rs.400 for 6 people in Dec 2023. The flora and birds you see will depend on the season - I was able to see sparrows, Kingfishers, aambal and a variety of nightshade flower. You can also ride cycles or walk around the lake and do a bit of touristy shopping. White chocolate is better here compared to the roadside.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled on business
    Written 13 December 2023
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zunipic
Lagunitas, CA44 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
It’s nice but being from USA - it’s nothing to get excited about
Walking around is a break from the town . The locals love it and it’s fresh and cooler than the plains
Written 1 March 2024
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Bharath
Payyanur, India2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
I have been to Kodaikanal Lake multiple times but I would like to let you all know that it has not been maintained by the government. Previously they used to not allow any vehicles to park around the lake they were available for cycling path and walking. But nowadays there are a lot of vehicles parked and no path for cycles. I see only very few numbers of people riding the rent cycle. Not safe for kids to ride bicycles as before.

No proper management and places are not tidy. Boating is a good option to try at the lake.
Written 19 January 2024
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Divya7
Chennai (Madras), India224 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Business
There are several gates to take the boats from and its cheaper if you are in a group. It was Rs.400 for 6 people in Dec 2023. The flora and birds you see will depend on the season - I was able to see sparrows, Kingfishers, aambal and a variety of nightshade flower. You can also ride cycles or walk around the lake and do a bit of touristy shopping. White chocolate is better here compared to the roadside.
Written 13 December 2023
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Global08047738335
Hyderabad, India3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Fantastic place to boat and horse ride with garden spot and nice places near to visit here. Great experience
Written 11 November 2023
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MaheshKrishna
Bengaluru, India89 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
Nice place for a morning walk.. during peak seasons this place is more crowded, another option is to hire cycles and you can roam around the lake. Boating is good too.
Written 27 October 2023
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Ashiq A
Bengaluru, India91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
A man made wonder which offers rejuvenating momento those visiting. The syar shaped lake is big and beautiful. Offers boating in three categories.
1. Two seater pedal boat
2. Four seater pedal boat
3. Six seater row boat (with boatman)
It is a very good experience to ride the boat in the calm lake. Simetime the lake covers with fog which adds to the charm and elevates the experience to next lever.
Written 8 October 2023
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ash0501
Sundarbans National Park, India239 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We should call it mosquito lake, sorry state of affairs, broken foot path,hap hazard parking on road,no cleaning of lake or road, hawkers having a good time
Written 7 September 2023
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Menulone
Mumbai, India2,983 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Family
Kodaikanal lake is a place that cannot be missed.
Boating: You can take a boat ride on the lake and enjoy the scenic views.
Cycling: You can hire a cycle and cycle around the lake.
Horse riding: You can go for a horse ride around the lake.
Walking: You can simply walk around the lake and enjoy the fresh air and scenery.
The best time to visit the lake is during the evening, when the crowds are smaller and the light is better for photography. There are different shops and stalls around the lake where you can buy food and souvenirs. Be prepared for big crowds, especially during the weekends and holidays. Overall, Kodaikanal Lake is a beautiful place that is worth visiting if you are in Kodaikanal. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery, and there are a variety of activities to keep you entertained.
Written 6 September 2023
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kannan M
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
Natures gift. It was beautiful and boat ride was awesome. Walking around the lake was a big fun and all our friends enjoyed .
Written 21 May 2023
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Mohammed Obaid
Mumbai, India91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Family
At the lake boating is good and it not expensive as compared to other tourist spots. We done cycling and horse riding at lake.
Written 7 March 2023
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