What to expect
Kaveripakkam Lake
A large irrigation tank at Kaveripakkam excavated in the 8th century during the reign of Pallava king Nandivarman III. Fed by the Palar river, it holds about 1,474 million cubic feet of water with an 8.35 km bank and ten sluice gates, its overflow feeding the Kosasthalaiyar river. It is among the oldest and largest man-made lakes in the region.
Practical guide
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseKaveripakkam
DistrictRanipet
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kaveripakkam Lake is planned from Kaveripakkam, one of the travel bases in Ranipet district. Use Kaveripakkam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kaveripakkam or nearby in Ranipet, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Kaveripakkam LakeSeasonal guide
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Today at Kaveripakkam Lake
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Kaveripakkam Lake — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (sunrise to sunset)
Best timeNovember to February (post-monsoon, tank full)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kaveripakkam Lake
Kaveripakkam on NH48; nearest railway Walajah Road (~15 km); nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~90 km.
Getting around Kaveripakkam Lake
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Kaveripakkam Lake
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Nearby
What’s near Kaveripakkam Lake
heritageSomanatheeswarar Temple and Saptamatrika Sculptures, Thirumalaicheri 3.4 km · ~8 min by auto · straight line
heritageKottai Abhaya Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kaveripakkam 3.4 km · ~9 min by auto · straight line
heritageSri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Thiruparkadal 3.8 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
heritageSeven Mothers (Saptamatrika) Sculptures, Perumganchi 9.3 km · ~15 min by cab · straight line
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Where Kaveripakkam Lake is
Good to know
Kaveripakkam Lake — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kaveripakkam Lake?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kaveripakkam Lake?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).
How do I reach Kaveripakkam Lake?
Base yourself in Kaveripakkam or nearby in Ranipet, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Kaveripakkam Lake?
About an hour.
What else is near Kaveripakkam Lake?
Nearby you can pair Somanatheeswarar Temple and Saptamatrika Sculptures, Thirumalaicheri (3.4 km), Kottai Abhaya Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kaveripakkam (3.4 km), Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Thiruparkadal (3.8 km), Sri Athi Ranganatha Perumal Temple, Thiruparkadal (5.4 km).
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Kaveripakkam Lake guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Kaveripakkam Lake itself yet. These cover Kaveripakkam, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Tamil Nadu-wide guides & itineraries
Route-level itineraries and practical guides for the rest of Tamil Nadu.
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