Punganur Lake

Punganur Lake is an artificial lake located in the Yelagiri Hills of Tirupattur district, Tamil Nadu. Situated at the centre of the hill station near Athanavur village, it was created to enhance tourism and water storage. The lake is surrounded by a well-maintained park and gardens and is known for boating facilities. It serves as the main recreational attraction in Yelagiri, drawing families and nature visitors throughout the year.

Visitors can expect a small artificial lake set within a landscaped park in the centre of Yelagiri Hills. The lake offers pedal and row boating with a small jetty, surrounded by gardens, walking paths, seating areas and a children's park. The area is developed for leisure and sightseeing with views of surrounding hills, food stalls and photo spots. It is a calm, family-oriented recreational space rather than a natural wilderness lake.

Punganur Lake is an artificial lake developed by tourism authorities to promote tourism and provide water storage for Yelagiri Hills. It was created as part of hill station development initiatives and has since become the central recreational hub of Yelagiri.

The lake serves as the main recreational and social gathering place for visitors to Yelagiri Hills and is a focal point of the hill station's tourism identity, frequently included in local tourism promotions and leisure activities.