India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
Lake |
Location |
Type |
Significance |
Veeranam |
Cuddalore |
Artificial |
Drinking water, irrigation |
Chembarambakkam |
Kanchipuram |
Reservoir |
Chennai water source |
Puzhal (Red Hills) |
Chennai |
Reservoir |
Drinking water for Chennai |
Porur |
Chennai |
Natural |
Urban water needs |
Pulicat |
Tiruvallur |
Brackish Lagoon |
Bird sanctuary, ecological hotspot |
Kaliveli |
Villupuram |
Lagoon/Wetland |
Migratory birds habitat |
Singanallur |
Coimbatore |
Freshwater |
Urban biodiversity |
Ukkadam Periyakulam |
Coimbatore |
Freshwater |
Water conservation |
Ooty Lake |
Nilgiris |
Artificial |
Tourism |
Kodaikanal Lake |
Dindigul |
Artificial |
Hill tourism, boating |