About Upper Lake View
Upper Lake View is a popular viewpoint in Kodaikanal, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, situated on elevated ground above Kodaikanal Lake. It offers a panoramic vista of the star-shaped lake, Bryant Park, and surrounding hills. Located close to the town centre, it is easily accessible by road and on foot. The viewpoint is noted for its broad, open outlook and is a frequent stop for sightseeing itineraries and photography.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an elevated, open viewpoint overlooking Kodaikanal Lake with a wide panoramic outlook of the lake, surrounding town, Bryant Park and forested hills. The area consists of a paved viewing platform with safety railings and steps leading to the vantage point. Surroundings are typical of the Kodaikanal hill station landscape with cool climate and pine-covered slopes. Visitors can walk around the platform, take photographs and view the lake's star shape from above.
Key highlights
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Panoramic elevated view of the star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake
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Vista encompassing Bryant Park and surrounding hills
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Popular photography point for lake and townscape
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Easily accessible viewpoint close to Kodaikanal town centre
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Open-air platform with safety railings for sightseeing
History of Upper Lake View
The viewpoint overlooks Kodaikanal Lake, an artificial lake created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge, former Collector of Madurai, and was later developed as a designated tourist viewpoint to showcase the lake and town panorama
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Madurai Airport (IXM), about 120 km away, then by road to Kodaikanal |
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| By train | Nearest major railway station is Kodai Road Railway Station, about 80 km away, then by road via bus or taxi to Kodaikanal |