kodaikanal lake

Kodaikanal Lake, 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 Kodai…
Kodaikanal Lake, 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.
  • Location: Kodaikanal, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu
  • Basin countries: India
  • Surface area: 24 ha (59 acres)
  • Average depth: 3 m (9.8 ft)
  • Max. depth: 11 m (36 ft)
  • Shore length: 4.4 km (2.7 mi)
  • Surface elevation: 2,133 m (6,998 ft)

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