Star shape
Among hills.
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Kodaikanal Lake, or Kodai Lake, is a man-made lake at the heart of the hill town of Kodaikanal in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, southern India. It is said to be the town's most popular landmark and tourist attraction. The lake was created in 1863 through the efforts of Sir Vere Henry Levinge, then Collector of Madurai, with an earthen dam across a marsh where three streams met. It is star-shaped and surrounded by the green hills of the Palani range, its main watershed. Bryant Park lies beside it, and boat pageants and flower shows are held in summer. Calm water spreads between woods and green hills, overlooked by the town's colourful houses and old hotels. Mist often creeps over the water in the morning and evening, swallowing and revealing the little boats. The lake has a boat club, a boathouse and rowing and pedal boats for hire. Visitors stroll along the road that circles the lake. The climate is cool and mild most of the year, so bring a jacket for the evenings.
Among hills.
Rowing and pedalling.
Morning and evening.
Kodaikanal town, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
Yes, rowing and pedal boats.
Cool and mild; bring a jacket.