Chembarambakkam Lake

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Natural attraction, Nature, Lake

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Chembarambakkam lake is a lake located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, about 25 km from Chennai. It is one of the two rain-fed reservoirs from where water is drawn for supply to Chennai City, the other one being the Puzhal Lake. The Adyar River originates from this lake. A part of water supply of the metropolis of Chennai is drawn from this lake. This was the first Artificial lake built by Rajendra Chola I the son of Rajaraja Chola and Thiripuvana Madeviyar, prince of Kodumbalur. ()

Local name: चेम्बरामबक्क्म Elevation: 62 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 13°0'25"N, 80°3'21"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Chembarambakkam Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queens Land, Kishkinta, The Forum Vijaya, Chitlapakkam Lake.

2.4 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park
Queens Land
61 min walk • Queens Land, located in the bustling city of Chennai, India, is an expansive amusement park that offers a world of fun and excitement for visitors of all ages. Spread across a lush 70-acre landscape, Queens Land has become a popular destination for families, friends...
5.1 miS
Amusement park, Theme park
Kishkinta
130 min walk • Nestled in the outskirts of Chennai, Kishkinta is a theme park that has etched its place as a cornerstone of family entertainment in Southern India. Sprawling across a vast expanse of picturesque landscape, this amusement park is a haven for thrill-seekers and leisure...
4.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Forum Vijaya, Chennai
118 min walk • The Forum Vijaya Mall is a bustling epicenter of retail and entertainment in the vibrant city of Chennai, India. This modern shopping complex, situated in the heart of the city, has emerged as a premier destination for both locals and tourists looking to indulge in a...
7.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Chitlapakkam Lake
189 min walk • Chitlapakkam aeri, or Chitlapakkam lake, is an urban lake located in Chitlapakkam, Chennai, India. It is the chief water body in the neighbourhood. Originally measuring 86.86 acres, the lake has currently shrunken to 46.88 acres. The lake was last restored in 2003.
6.9 miSE
Area
Tambaram, Chennai
175 min walk • Tambaram is a southern suburb of Chennai. Located within the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, it is governed by Tambaram Municipal Corporation and is a part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
6.4 miNE
Temple
Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple, Ambattur
164 min walk • Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple is a Hindu temple in Tiruverkadu, a suburb of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
6.3 miNE
Temple
Tiruverkadu, Ambattur
161 min walk • Thiruverkadu is a Western suburb of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It comes under Thiruvallur district administration. It is famous for its Devi Karumariamman Temple. There is also Vedapureeswarar Temple in Thiruverkadu, where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi are seen in their wedding pose inside the sanctum sanctorum.
6.9 miSE
Bridge
Chromepet Flyover
176 min walk • The Chrompet Flyover is an elevated rotary type interchange flyover that connects GST road with the Madras Institute of Technology gate in Chennai, India.
5 miSE
Town, Temple
Thiruneermalai
127 min walk • Thiruneermalai is a southern suburb of Chennai, India. It lies in the Chengalpattu district. Originally a town panchayat, Thiruneermalai is now a part of Pammal Zone under Tambaram Municipal Corporation. The postal code of the neighbourhood is 600132.
4 miNE
Temple
Kamakshi Amman Temple, Chennai
102 min walk • The Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple is a famous pilgrim destination Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Parvathi, located in Mangadu, a suburb of Chennai, India. The term Mangadu means "Mango Forests or Mango Grooves" and as the term implies this must have been a thickly wooded Mango groove in times of yore.
3.3 miN
Temple
Othandeeswarar Temple
86 min walk • Othandeeswarar Temple in Thirumazhisai Chennai City in Tiruvallur district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is located 22 km from the state capital Chennai. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple was built during the 11th century by Chola king Kulothunga Chola II.