Yelagiri, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu

The Punganoor Lake is the main attraction in Yelagiri. Though it is an artificial lake, tourists can enjoy boating either in a rowboat or a pedal boat. Apart from the scenic surroundings, there is a Mughal Garden around the lake with interesting play equipment for kids too.

It is a man made lake which is created artificially so as to enhance the beauty of the place and attract the tourists so as to have better place for the people to visit and keep the life going as several people here rely on it for livelihood as it has been a tourist junction for years together. The periphery of the lake is around 57 sq meters and is a best place for boating and rowing.

There is a beautiful flori culture garden in the neighbourhood where people can rest a while enjoying the beauty of the lake on one side. There is an open space for birds where different species of birds come to have their feed. In all, it is a wonderful place for all those who have loved nature to the core of their heart.

Yet another lake that is enchanting and peaceful. Punganur Lake is an artificial lake that invites you to spend a leisurely hour or two boating. The other option is just to walk around in the gardens nearby. You can also climb a small watch tower that is constructed next to a tree or walk along a bridge connecting the pathway that goes around the lake. Kids have another option – a park nearby where they can play. And as you lose yourself to the magic of the lake, you will stumble upon yet another treasure right in the center of it – an artificial fountain that will make the scene seem even more ethereal. Now you know why this is the most popular landmark in Yelagiri.