About Odiyur Lake
Odiyur Lake is a natural brackish-water backwater lagoon at Mudaliarkuppam on the East Coast Road between Chennai and Puducherry in Tamil Nadu. Connected to the Bay of Bengal, it is known for its calm backwaters, mangrove fringes and scenic setting. The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation operates the Mudaliarkuppam Boat House on the lake, making it a popular stop for boating and sightseeing along the ECR corridor.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a calm, shallow backwater lake separated from the sea by a narrow sandbar, with mangrove patches and fishing hamlets around the shores. The main visitor area is the TTDC Mudaliarkuppam Boat House with jetties, row boats, pedal boats and motorboats for short rides on the backwaters. The surroundings are flat coastal plains with views of the lake, estuary and nearby beach. Facilities are basic and focused on boating and sightseeing.
Key highlights
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Brackish-water backwater lagoon connected to the Bay of Bengal
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Boating at the TTDC Mudaliarkuppam Boat House - row, pedal and motor boats
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Scenic coastal landscape with mangroves and fishing villages
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Birdwatching opportunities around the lake and estuary
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Convenient stop on the Chennai-Puducherry East Coast Road
Route
| By air | Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the nearest airport, with onward road journey via ECR |
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| By train | Chengalpattu Junction is the nearest major railway station, with onward road journey via ECR to Mudaliarkuppam |
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