Berijam Lake

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Facts and practical information

Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is at the old site of "Fort Hamilton", in the upper Palani hills. The lake, created by a dam with sluice outlets, is part of a micro–watershed development project. Periyakulam town, 18.7 kilometres to the SE, gets its public drinking water from the lake. The lake's water quality is excellent. ()

Length: 9843 ftElevation: 7087 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 10°11'6"N, 77°23'48"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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

Nearby attractions include: Kodaikanal Golf Club, Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple, Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, Kuzhanthai Velappar temple.

5.4 miNE
Golf
Kodaikanal Golf Club
139 min walk • Nestled amidst the verdant hills of the Palani Range in Tamil Nadu, India, the Kodaikanal Golf Club offers an unparalleled golfing experience. Established in 1895, this prestigious golf course is a testament to the rich sporting heritage of the region.
5 miN
Temple
Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple, Kodaikanal
127 min walk • Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Village of Poombarai near Kodaikanal in Dindigul. 10/12 centuries when Bogar returned from China, he built one more Dhasa Bhashanam Statue at mid of Palani and Poombarai, the place is called as Yanai Gejam.
5.7 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
144 min walk • The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is a solar observatory owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. It is on the southern tip of the Palani Hills 4 km from Kodaikanal town, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu state, South India.
5 miN
Temple
Kuzhanthai Velappar temple, Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
127 min walk • Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Poombarai near Kodaikanal in Dindigul. 10/12 centuries When Bogar returned from China after completed Palani andavar statue he built one more Navabasanam Statue at mid of Palani and PoombariWestern gates nowadays the place is called as Yanai Gejam.
5.9 miSE
Dam
Sothuparai Dam, Theni
151 min walk • The Sothuparai Dam is a dam across the Varaha River in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 12 km from the town of Periyakulam in Theni district. Sothupari dam is one among the highest dams in Tamil Nadu. It is located at the backside of Periyakulam city.

Berijam Lake

Facts and practical information

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

Kodaikanal Golf Club

Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple, Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal Solar Observatory

Kuzhanthai Velappar temple, Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

Sothuparai Dam, Theni