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Berijam Lake

Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

A forest-permit lake 21 km beyond Kodai through shola and acacia — bison at the waterline, silence by decree (limited daily passes).

Why visit: The Kodai the permits protect — wild, still, spectacular.

Things to do

›Permit-road forest drive
›Lake viewpoint
›Fire tower stop

Forest DrivePhotography

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Jun (permit before noon)

Entry fee

Forest permit ~₹150/vehicle

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half day

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