Kodaikanal Lake
Kodaikanal Lake (Tamil: கொடைக்கானல் ஏரி), also known as Kodai Lake, is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India. Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, was instrumental in creating the lake in 1863, amidst the Kodaikanal town which was developed by the British and early missionaries from USA. The lake is said to be Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction.
| Kodaikanal Lake | |
|---|---|
| Kodai Lake | |
| கொடைக்கானல் ஏரி (Tamil) | |
Kodaikanal Lake | |
| Location | Kodaikanal, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu |
| Coordinates | 10.2344°N 77.4863°E |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 24 ha (59 acres) |
| Average depth | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Max. depth | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 4.4 km (2.7 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 2,133 m (6,998 ft) |
| Settlements | Kodaikanal |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Over the years a boat club, boathouse and boat service (with rowing boats and pedalling boats and a public ferry) for the public and tourists has become fully functional and is of aesthetic significance for tourism. Boat Pageant and Flower Shows are a regular feature in the summer season which attracts tourists. Bryant Park is situated adjacent to the lake.