{"id":19170,"date":"2018-07-20T18:42:49","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T13:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=19170"},"modified":"2025-06-02T16:40:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T11:10:37","slug":"lakes-in-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/lakes-in-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Lakes in Chennai that are a Boon to the Place"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The health capital of India, Chennai is one of the best cities of the country as far as the natural assets of the place go.&nbsp; The capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai city has quite a few things to boast of, among the many things the rich and diverse flora fauna of the region also holds a significant standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>lakes of Chennai<\/strong> for one are blessed with extensive beauty and plantations surrounding them. Guiding you right to such places of natural amenities, a small list of some of the <strong>best lakes in Chennai<\/strong> has been compiled below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11 Lakes in Chennai that You Should Visit At Least Once<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Pulicat Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal wp-image-15067 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pulicat-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Pulicat Lake | Lakes in Chennai\" class=\"wp-image-15067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pulicat-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pulicat-Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pulicat-Lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pulicat-Lake-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Pulicat Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important lake of the region, the Pulicat Lake is merely 60kms away from Chennai. This lake has a seasonal opening and is accessible to people from October to March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Famous for its rich biodiversity, this lake is quite a few inhabitants in its surrounding areas. Reptiles, mammals, kingfishers, herons, and of course the Pelicans, are some common birds and animals found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Coromandel Coast, Tamil Nadu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/weekend-getaways-from-chennai\/\">Weekend Getaways from Chennai <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"visual_element\" id=\"hotels_visual\"><div id=\"hotel_city\">Book Budget Hotels in Chennai<\/div><div class=\"visual_element_hotel owl-carousel\"><div class=\"hotel_card_div\"><div class=\"hotel_img_container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cs-images.treebo.com\/Treebo_Samhaar_Residency\/MAPLE\/Maple_5_.JPG?w=275&h=163&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&auto=compress\" alt=\"Treebo Samhaar Residency Thoraipakkam\"><div class=\"text-block\"><div class=\"tag-text tag-left\">Free Breakfast<\/div><div class=\"tag-text tag-right\">Pay at Hotel<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hotel_info\"><div class=\"treebo_rating\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/visual-element\/assets\/images\/3-star.svg\" class=\"treebo-rate-star three_star\" alt=\"treebo_rating\"><\/div><div class=\"hotels_name\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-chennai\/treebo-samhaar-residency-thoraipakkam-thoraipakkam-2398\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_campaign=lakes-in-chennai_hotel_listing_widget\" class=\"hotel-name-link\">Treebo Samhaar Residency Thoraipakkam<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"trip-advisor\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/img\/cdsi\/img2\/ratings\/traveler\/5.0-43523-5.svg\" class=\"tripadvisor_rating\" alt=\"tripadvisor_rating\"><\/div><div class=\"price_rate\"><p>Starting at just &#8377; 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3483 \/ night<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"submit\"><button class=\"submit-book-now\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-chennai\/treebo-premium-nestlay-rooms-nungambakkam-nungambakkam-4067\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_campaign=lakes-in-chennai_hotel_listing_widget', '_blank')\">Book Now<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hotel_card_div hotel_card_div_city\"><div class=\"hotel_city_h4\">View All <a class=\"card-view-hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-chennai\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_campaign=lakes-in-chennai_city_listing_widget\" target=\"_blank\">Hotels In Chennai<\/a><\/div><hr><div class=\"container_upper\"><div class=\"icon-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/visual-element\/assets\/images\/Comfortable_rooms.svg\" class=\"facility_icon\" alt=\"Comfortable rooms\"><h6>Comfortable rooms<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"icon-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/visual-element\/\/assets\/images\/Clean_Bathrooms.svg\" class=\"facility_icon\" alt=\"hotel_image\"><h6>Clean Bathrooms<\/h6><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container_lower\"><div class=\"icon-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/visual-element\/\/assets\/images\/Friendly_Staff.svg\" class=\"facility_icon\" alt=\"hotel_image\"><h6>Friendly Staff<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"icon-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/visual-element\/\/assets\/images\/Free_Breakfast.svg\" class=\"facility_icon\" alt=\"hotel_image\"><h6>Free Breakfast<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;Kaliveli Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal wp-image-19253 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Kaliveli-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Kaliveli Lake | Lakes in Chennai\" class=\"wp-image-19253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Kaliveli-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Kaliveli-Lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Kaliveli-Lake-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Kaliveli-Lake-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Kaliveli Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most visited lakes near Chennai; the Kaliveli lake is merely 16kms from Pondicherry. Being the hub of migratory birds, this lake has to a supply of both freshwater and brackish waters. Some rare species of the plants and animals also find their place around the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sholavaram Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal size-full wp-image-19254\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sholavaram-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Sholavaram Lake\" class=\"wp-image-19254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sholavaram-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sholavaram-Lake-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sholavaram-Lake-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sholavaram-Lake-740x562.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Sholavaram Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The core of Chennai water supply, the Sholavaram Lake is one of the most blessed lakes around Chennai. Built in the British era, this lake is responsible for treating the guests to water sports too. Nearing the Indian Army Base, this lake is rich in varied species of flora and fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;Puzhal Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal size-full wp-image-19255\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Puzhal-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Puzhal Lake\" class=\"wp-image-19255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Puzhal-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Puzhal-Lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Puzhal-Lake-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Puzhal-Lake-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Puzhal Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering an area of 18 square kilometers, the Puzhal Lake is another of the important lakes of Chennai. Also called the Red Hills Lake, this lake came into inception in the year 1876. Currently, this lake treats its visitors to quaint ambiance and solitude which prove to be a respite from the crazy hustle of the Chennai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Red Hills, Thiruvallur District, Chennai<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;Madurantakam Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal size-full wp-image-19256\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Madurantakam-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Madurantakam Lake\" class=\"wp-image-19256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Madurantakam-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Madurantakam-Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Madurantakam-Lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Madurantakam-Lake-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Madurantakam Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the closest lakes to the city of Chennai, the Madurantakam Lake is a manmade creation. Being the second largest lake in the city, this place proves to be quiet a delight to visit. An ideal spot for an evening picnic, the widespread pristine waters of the lake are an exceptionally calming sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/beaches-in-chennai\/\">Beaches in Chennai <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp;Chembarambakkam Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal size-full wp-image-19257\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Chembarambakkam-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Chembarambakkam Lake\" class=\"wp-image-19257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Chembarambakkam-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Chembarambakkam-Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Chembarambakkam-Lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Chembarambakkam-Lake-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Chembarambakkam Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Located about 25kms from Chennai, this lake is a rain-fed water body which aids the Chennai city in its water supply. A river named Adyar also incepts from this lake which acts as the primary outflow for this reservoir. This lake is spread over an area of 15 square kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/couple-friendly-hotels-in-chennai\/\">couple friendly hotels in chennai<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.&nbsp;Korattur Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal size-full wp-image-19258\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Korattur-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Korattur Lake\" class=\"wp-image-19258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Korattur-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Korattur-Lake-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Korattur-Lake-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Korattur-Lake-740x520.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Korattur Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled in the northern section of the Chennai city, the Korattur Lake is spread to an area of 990 acres. Now contaminated with industry effluents and sewage, this lake does not prove to be much of a tourist spot, but work for its restoration has been put into action since 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Korattur, Chennai<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.&nbsp;Porur Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal size-full wp-image-19259\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Porur-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Porur Lake\" class=\"wp-image-19259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Porur-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Porur-Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Porur-Lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Porur-Lake-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Porur Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary water sources for the city of the Chennai, this lake is responsible for supplies to K.K. Nagar double tank distribution point. Currently having a plan for an increase in the capacity of the tank in action, this lake is spread over an area of 200 acres. Sitting in south-west Chennai, this lake is one of the important lakes of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Porur, Chennai<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9.&nbsp;Velachery Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal size-full wp-image-19260\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Velachery-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Velachery Lake\" class=\"wp-image-19260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Velachery-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Velachery-Lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Velachery-Lake-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Velachery-Lake-740x492.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Velachery Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another poorly kept and quite ignored lake undergoing a restoration in Chennai is the Velachery Lake. Being in a low lying area, this lake receives most of its water from the rainwater neighboring areas draining into its tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Velachery, Chennai<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10.&nbsp;Perumbakkam Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal size-full wp-image-19261\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perumbakkam-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Perumbakkam Lake\" class=\"wp-image-19261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perumbakkam-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perumbakkam-Lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perumbakkam-Lake-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perumbakkam-Lake-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Perumbakkam Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A water body rich in its fish and fresh water, this lake has become a haven for migratory birds.&nbsp; The sighting of flamingos in the lake has also been witnessed at times. With very little sewage inflow, this lake is one of the few lakes of Chennai with good water quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Perumbakkam, Chennai<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/camping-places-in-chennai\/\">Camping Places in Chennai <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11.&nbsp;Perungalathur Lake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image normal wp-image-19262 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perungalathur-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Perungalathur Lake | Lakes in Chennai\" class=\"wp-image-19262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perungalathur-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perungalathur-Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perungalathur-Lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Perungalathur-Lake-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Perungalathur Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Also going by the local name Periya Eri, this lake is one of the many lakes of the city that have shrunk in size owing to the increased civilization in the area. Now spread only up to 55 acres, this lake is getting help from the neighbouring residents and voluntary organizations to get a new facelift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Vandalur, Kancheepuram, Chennai<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Having quite a mix of freshwater and brackish lakes, list of lakes in Chennai is a hefty one. Chennai is a city that is dwelling on the water supply from these lakes. Talking of the visiting these lakes, there sure is more to them than words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience the same and share your stories with us in the comments section below, or if you have already been to these lakes or are in knowledge of more such lakes in the areas in and around Chennai, we would love to hear of your suggestions and recommendations too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-chennai\/\">hotels in Chennai<\/a> and get 100% guaranteed quality stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checkout the treebo hotels in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-consulate-of-korean-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Star Hotels near Consulate Of Korean Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-purasawalkam-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels in Purasawalkam Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-adyar-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels in Adyar Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-billroth-hospital-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Star Hotels near Billroth Hospital Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-greams-road-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels near Greams Road Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-asian-college-of-journalism-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels near Asian College Of Journalism Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-abirami-mega-mall-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Star Hotels near Abirami Mega Mall Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-mylapore-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels in Mylapore Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-gemini-flyover-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels near Gemini Flyover Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-gemini-flyover-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guest House near Gemini Flyover Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-kotturpuram-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Star Hotels near Kotturpuram Chennai<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The health capital of India, Chennai is one of the best cities of the country as far as the natural assets of the place go.&nbsp; 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