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Berijam Lake
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Soudamini
November 23, 2019
Beautiful natural lake and Reserve forest Area. Requires permission from the forest department which can be obtained on the day of travel. En route you can enjoy scenic valley view of herbal garden, silent valley
Balaji
May 24, 2021
What the haunting melody “Varaha nadhi kari oram”, by of A R Rahman does to your ears Berijam lake does to your eyes. In fact both are same. It starts here as the lake before flowing down as the river and joining Vaigai river. What started as military projects by Hamilton in 1864 later morphed into in water reservoir and micro-watershed project and later transformed into water supply and irrigation scheme for the plains. Don’t be fooled by Hamilton Fort. Is a small room dilapidated structure. However, it was closed for a public visit for an exceptionally long time. In the year 1990, it was again opened for public tours, but there was a limitation on the number of tourists entering into the lake. So plan ahead and get the forest permission. Technical Information:- Berijam Lake is a natural freshwater lake that is situated at a distance of 22 Km from the Kodaikanal bus stand. Surface elevation: 2,165 m Area: 24 ha Catchment area: 77.8 km² Length: 3 km Catchment area: 77.8 km² Lake type: Reservoir Berijam Lake boasts a rich biodiversity with umpteen species of flora and fauna. Located in the middle of a conserved forest, this lake is surrounded by acacia and pine trees. The destination also brims with a spectrum of useful medicinal plants, including Digitalis, Pyrethrum, belladonna, and Dioscorea sp. The Tamil Nadu agricultural university has also launched special programs covering around 44 hectares of this place to develop and cultivate some rare species of plants. Some of the animal species you can find at Berijam Lake include crested serpent eagles, pale-rumped swallows, pariah kites, the edible-nest swiftlets, Nilgiri langur, bison, Indian elephants, and Malabar giant squirrels. Furthermore, the place also flaunts a plethora of migratory birds like serpent eagles, pariah kites, pale-rumped swallows, common rosefinch, the blue chat, several leaf-warblers, Blyth's reed-warbler and the edible-nest swiftlets. When you are at Berijam lake, keep the following things in mind: 1. You need to reach the lake 8:30 AM in the morning in order to get an entry into the lake area without any issue. As per the rules of the lake, only 20 vehicles are permitted to enter into the lake area. 2. If you are coming in a group, then make sure you keep a list of the passengers ready. You may be asked before letting you enter into the lake area. 3. Be very careful about the presence of the monkey around the lake area.
What the haunting melody “Varaha nadhi kari oram”, by of A R Rahman does to your ears Berijam lake does to your eyes. In fact both are same. It starts here as the lake before flowing down as the river and joining Vaigai river. What started as military projects by Hamilton in 1864 later morphed into…
George
April 24, 2022
A little away from town and one needs a pass from the forest department
Sabari
July 9, 2021
This is the remote most forest lake in Kodai. You will need to take a forest permit for your car the day before you visit this lake. Alternatively, the forest department ferries small 15 seater vans from Moir Point during the day to visit Berijam lake and other tourist points inside the Forest reserve area. A must see if you are a nature lover. Don't forget to apply for a forest permit a day before from the forest office located in Kodaikanal town
This is the remote most forest lake in Kodai. You will need to take a forest permit for your car the day before you visit this lake. Alternatively, the forest department ferries small 15 seater vans from Moir Point during the day to visit Berijam lake and other tourist points inside the Forest res…
Zoheb
June 27, 2018
Beautiful ride through the Forest