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Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri
An artificial lake in Nilavoor village on the Yelagiri hills, flanked by a garden on its banks. It is a popular boating spot offering pedal and motorboat rides amid the hill scenery, and is quieter than the more central Punganur Lake.
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Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri
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Plan Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri
Typeheritage
Nearest baseYelagiri
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree entry; boating charged separately
Nearest town/baseYelagiri
DistrictTirupathur
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
An artificial lake in Nilavoor village on the Yelagiri hills, flanked by a garden on its banks. It is a popular boating spot offering pedal and motorboat rides amid the hill scenery, and is quieter than the more central Punganur Lake.
Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri is planned from Yelagiri, one of the travel bases in Tirupathur district. Use Yelagiri for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri — at a glance
TimingsRoughly 9:00-18:00 for boating
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free entry; boating charged separately
Getting there: In Nilavoor village on the Yelagiri hills; base via Jolarpettai junction (~24 km); Bengaluru airport (BLR) ~130 km
Pedal and motor boat rides are ticketed on-site; quieter than central Punganur Lake and pleasant for a garden-side stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Yelagiri or nearby in Tirupathur, 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.
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Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri?
Entry: Free entry; boating charged separately. Timings: Roughly 9:00-18:00 for boating. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri?
Base yourself in Yelagiri or nearby in Tirupathur, 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 Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri?
About an hour.
What else is near Nilavoor Lake, Yelagiri?
Nearby you can pair Yelagiri Nature Park (1.3 km), Government Herbal Farm, Yelagiri (1.9 km), Velavan Temple, Yelagiri (2.0 km), Punganur Lake (2.7 km).
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