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kodaikanal Lake
Kodaikanal Lake is an artificial lake that takes the shape of a star and is spread over 60 acres with greenery all around it. This lake was created in 1863 by Sir Vere Hendry Levinge, who was the collector of Madurai. By spending his own money he converted the marshy land with several streams into a lake by constructing a strong bund. He brought boats from Tuticorin and arranged boat rides in the lake and stocked the lake with fish. He introduced several foreign trees and fruits such as Pine forms and Pears; and planned and executed several approach roads to Kodaikanal. This lake is surrounded by fine tarred road of 5 km length which takes about 45min to walk. Tourists can not find a boat club which offers pedaling and rowing boats with different seating capacities at nominal charges. Apart from boating, cycles and horses are available for rental in the lake area.

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