| Red Hills Lake |
| About:The Red Hills Lake, located in Ambattur taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamilnadu, South India, is one of the rain-fed reservoirs from where water is drawn for supply to Chennai City (formerly known as Madras). This lake is also called Puzhal Lake.Previously this was used as a Irrigation lake. During the British Rule, it was utilised as a Military Camp. That is why Pozhal Town is also expressed as Camp.This lake was used as an Airport for Water plans for to make a landing and takeoff. There was a concrete ramp to bring the floating crafts and vessals to the then Workshop and the remains can be seen.There was a big Bangalow for the Military personals with Wind mill pump house, sump,overhead tank,a small swimming pool, Tennis court and a mini Theatre for the military use.In order to feed the water plans, there were few huge M.S.tanks for oil storage on the earthern bunds of this lake.For this heavy movement of vehicles, the earthern bunds are enforced with concrete paths. The lake and its water was made to quench the thirst of Chennaities right from the year1868. This lake gets it s supply from Poondi Reservoir and the Cholavaram Lake, through its Upper and Lower Supply Channals.Thus the irrigation utility was stopped. Now a days Poondi Reservoir and Sembaramapkkam Lakes interlinked to get water from Kandaleru (Telugu Ganga Project)and at present ,the Redhills Lake is made to fill on both sides apart from the rain water from the Catchment areas.Its water spreading area is around 7.5K.Ms and with much storage capacity, when compared Poondi and Cholavaram Lakes. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Thiruvallur Tamil Nadu India. |
| District:Thiruvallur |
| Nearest City: Chennai |
| Best time to visit: January to April |
| Climate/Weather: |
| Like other parts of Tamil Nadu, hot climate prevails during the month of April – May and humid climate during the rest of the year except December – February when it is slightly cold. |
| Interesting places to Visit: |
Marina Beach
The city’s Marina Beach, bordered by gardens, lies just to the South of the War Memorial. It is claimed to be the second largest in the world, about 13 kms.Covelong
For a balmy holiday, the fishing village of Covelong has an excellent stretch of beach. This lies 55 km enroute to Mamallapuram which is 60 km from Madras and is a breathtaking seaside haven ideal for a relaxing holiday.Elliots Beach (Marina beach):The Marina Beach is a beach situated along shoreline in the city of Chennai, India.It is the longest beach in India and the second longest in the worldValluvar Kottam
The ValluvarKottam, dedicated to the memory of the Tamil Saint Philosopher and poet Thiruvalluvar, is the largest auditorium in Asia. It is located at the junction of Kodampakkam High Road and Valluvar Kottam Road.National Art Gallery and Museum
Built in 1906, the Chennai National Art Gallery was originally intended to be a memorial to queen Victoria. An impressive certal dome flanked a series of smaller domes supported by pillars on each side. After independence, it became an art Gallery in 1951. It has bronze exhibits dating from 10th to 13th centuries and paintings of Rajasthani and Mughals of the 17th century. Established in 1857, the museum can justify its claim to being one of India’s best. There are large sectiors devoted to Archacology, Anthropology, Geology, Numismatics, Zoology and Botany along with comprehensive collections of arms and armour.Parathasarathy Temple
Located at Triplicane High Road is the large Sri Prthasarathy Temple. This Hindu Temple, devoted to Lord Krishna, was built in the 8th Century by Pallava King and has been ornately renovated since. |
| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Chennai |
| Nearest Airport:Chennai |
| Road Transport:Chennai is very well connected to all the major cities in the Southern India.there are good number of buses to every cities |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
Elliots Beach (Marina beach):The Marina Beach is a beach situated along shoreline in the city of Chennai, India.It is the longest beach in India and the second longest in the world
Kanchipuram:Kanchipuram,is a city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district.It was called Kachi and Kachiampathi in ancient times.
Mahabalipuram:Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This is an elegant place to watch which a well established sea port was during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram |
| Nearest Petrol Pump: |
| Chennai ,Tamil Nadu,India. |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Park Lodge Park Town
33, Nainiyappan Mestri Street, Park Town, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600003- 044 25355653
Mahindra Holiday & Resorts India LtdMahindra Holiday & Resorts India Ltd
2, Lalithapuram Gaudiya Mutt Road, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600014
Chandra Park HotelChandra Park Hotel?
No. 9, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Gandhi Irwin Road, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008 – 044 28191177
Murudis Lodge
1, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600004Hotel Raj Palace
Thanikachalam Rd, Thyagaraya Nagar, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017- 044 24310033 |
| Help Line/Phone Number: |
Police Station:Kutchery Road Police Station
, Mylapore, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil NaduR 7 KK Nagar Police Station
Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 044 2345630Police Station
, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil NaduPolice Station
, Triplicane, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Nearest Hospital:St. Isabel’s Hospital & Nursing Home
No. 18, Oliver Road, Mylapore, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004- 044 24991081Csi Kalyani Multispeciality Hospital
Radha Krishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 044 28470642Rajan Dental – Implants, Cosmetic, Pediatric, Sedation and more
56, Dr.R.K.Salai,, Chennai, Tamilnadu 600004- 044 2847 2266Harvey Heart Hospitals Ltd
No. 542, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet, Taynampet, Teynampet, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018- 044 24311722Roots Dental Hospitals
33, Desiga Road, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600004- 044 24642565 |
