Waterfalls & Lakes
Chembarambakkam Lake
Lake in Kancheepuram District, India
Plan your visit
Opening hours and entry fees for this place are not verified yet. Check locally before you travel.
About
Chembarambakkam Lake is located in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India, about 25 km (16 mi) from Chennai. It is the biggest of the two important rain-fed reservoirs, the other one being the Puzhal Lake, that supply drinking water to Chennai city. The Adyar River originates from this lake. A part of drinking water supply to Chennai metropolis is drawn from this lake. This was the first artificial lake built by Rajendra Chola I, the son of Rajaraja Chola, and Thiripuvana Madeviyar, prince of Kodumbalur.
From Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do here
- Visit after the monsoon for the fullest flow
- Stay behind barriers; rocks are slippery
- Ask about boating where it is allowed
Ideas for your visit, not bookings. Bookable experiences nearby are listed on this page.
Location
Open in Google MapsMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Nearby
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 8.9 km away
Vedapureeswarar Temple, Thiruverkadu
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu · 12 km away
Hridayaleeswarar Temple
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu · 12 km away
Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Thirunindravur
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu · 13 km away
Adikesava Perumal temple, Sriperumpudur
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 13 km away
Masilamaniswara Temple, Thirumullaivoyal
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 15 km away