5 Lakes To Visit In & Around Kodaikanal

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Lakes In Kodaikanal

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Bookmark Them!

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Where To Go?

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1. Kodaikanal Lake

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2. Berijam Lake

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3. Mannavanur Lake

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4. Emerald Lake

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5. Avalanche Lake

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