What to expect
Mannavanur Lake
A tranquil high-altitude lake near Mannavanur village about 35 km from Kodaikanal, set amid grassland and a sheep and rabbit farm. This dam guide is organized from Kodaikanal in Dindigul district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Mannavanur Lake.
Practical guide
Plan Mannavanur Lake
Typedam
Nearest baseKodaikanal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree lake area; sheep farm indicative Rs 10-20 — confirm on site
Nearest town/baseKodaikanal
DistrictDindigul
Place typedam
Time neededAbout an hour.
A tranquil high-altitude lake near Mannavanur village about 35 km from Kodaikanal, set amid grassland and a sheep and rabbit farm. This dam guide is organized from Kodaikanal in Dindigul district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Mannavanur Lake.
Mannavanur Lake is planned from Kodaikanal, one of the travel bases in Dindigul district. Use Kodaikanal for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Mannavanur Lake — at a glance
Timings9am-5pm
Best timeApr-Jun and Sep-Oct; cold Dec-Jan
Entry: Free lake area; sheep farm indicative Rs 10-20 — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Mannavanur Lake
~35 km from Kodaikanal town via Poombarai; nearest railway Kodai Road (~110 km)
Cold at dawn/dusk; carry warm clothing
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kodaikanal or nearby in Dindigul, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Mannavanur LakeSeasonal guide
Live forecast loads in your browser.
Visitor notes
Safety
Good to know
On the map
Where Mannavanur Lake is
Photos
Mannavanur Lake in pictures
Stay · eat · do · rent · see · shop
Stays, food & things to do near Mannavanur Lake
Verified hotels, homestays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and rentals around Mannavanur Lake — commission-free, with direct contact. Filter by what you need.
Verified inventory is being added here.
Verified places are being added. The category filters will fill in as approved stays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and nature listings go live.
List your placeRoampedia is commission-free — own or know a stay, eatery, guide or shop near Mannavanur Lake? List it and it appears here once verified.
Add a nearby businessNearby
What’s near Mannavanur Lake
Good to know
Mannavanur Lake — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Mannavanur Lake?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mannavanur Lake?
Entry: Free lake area; sheep farm indicative Rs 10-20 — confirm on site. Timings: 9am-5pm. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Mannavanur Lake?
Base yourself in Kodaikanal or nearby in Dindigul, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Mannavanur Lake?
About an hour.
What else is near Mannavanur Lake?
Nearby you can pair Poombarai Village (8.5 km), Berijam Lake (8.8 km), Silent Valley View, Kodaikanal (11.3 km), Moir Point (11.7 km).
Read next
More stories, legends & guides from Dindigul
StoryKodaikanal: How a Missionaries’ Refuge Became the Princess of Hill Stations6 min readItineraryKodaikanal in 2 Days: A Practical Itinerary7 min readStoryPalani Murugan Temple: The Hermit God of the Hill6 min readGuideDindigul District Guide: Rock Fort, Biryani and Lock City8 min readGuideThe Forts of Tamil Nadu9 min readGuideThe Lesser-Known Hill Stations of Tamil Nadu8 min readGuideThe Tea and Coffee Country of Tamil Nadu: A Plantation Guide8 min readStoryThe Pillow of Granite: The Rock Fort That Guards Dindigul6 min readStorySirumalai: The Quiet Hill Above Dindigul, Before the Crowds Found It7 min read
Image credits
- Mannavanur Lake:Harish Govindarajan · CC BY-SA 4.0