Situated in the middle of the forest, this beautiful Berijam lake having blue color water is a wonderful place to visit for all nature lovers. You require permission from forest department to enter in the forest where this lake is located. We took a forest tour from Kodaicabs.com to visit this lake as well as four other scenic spots along with a journey through the dense forest so the company took all the permission etc. But I have come to know from through our driver that only a limited number of vehicles are allowed to enter in the forest per day. Forest department is also running their Buses to take you in the forest on chargeable basis. You have to start early for this trip as forest department has closing timings also. A half day visit is enough for this tour. But if you really want to experience the untouched nature from a closer look, you should definitely go for this excursion through jungle.

This lake can only be reached by mini-busses arranged by the forest department. This bus goes through thick forest and reaches the Berijam Lake. After reaching, the bus conductor gives some time for the people to enjoy the lake and also one can have some food at the food outlets available there. It is a good place to visit for everyone, kids, couples, friends, etc. Overall the lake is very pleasant and soothing. I recommend checking the operating timings of the place before the visit. My visit was unplanned but it was open, fortunately. Don't go on a very sunny day. I visited in late 2015.

This lake is located in Kodaikanal wild life sanctuary. So before going to this lake you must take permission from forest department. For that you will go and stand in the long queue early in the morning at 7 am in the cold weather. * On the way to Berijam lake you don't miss to take a break and observe the silence at Scielent Valley. This valley is pin drop scielent and you can feel the pin drop scielence and even your heart beat sound for a moment. This may be scary for few people but must experience. * Then stop at Caps Fly valley. In this valley wind flow is too high.. whatever is thrown inside the valley comes back to the top. That's really interesting. * Finally on the way to lake you will find wild animals too. Overall its a great experience all together.

Calm and quite of forest experience couple with stunning lake view ! The drive is about an 1.5 hours from Kodai with a pass required from forest department. The drive is through the forest cover with a few view spots . When you get down the valley and get to see the lake the first views are mesmerising! If you have your vehicle it’s a great drive

The place is very average, the lake is dirty, no boating or activities, also can't see the entire lake from the place .. The only good part is drive to the lake and while going you can have a beautiful view of the lake.. Overall, it can be avoided

If you taking tourist cab, they get permission from the forest dept before 9 in the morning. Entry to the Moir point should be before 12.00 PM. There is also an option by using the forest dept van from Moir Point to Berijam Lake check post.They stop for views at the silent valley, caps valley, Mathikettan Shola view, Berijam Lake view and finally Berijam Lake. We didn't encounter with any wildlife during our visit

When visiting Kodaikanal, never miss the opportunity to visit Berijam lake - irrespective of any kind of weather - make it a point to (take Forest Dept. Permission in Kodai city) and drive into the Reserved Forest, past Moir Point. Blissful experience in well protected and clean lake.

Though we have very limited access to the lake which is understandable given that the government wants to maintain the serenity of the lake, the drive to the lake via the forest itself is lovely with clean fresh air and some nice view points on the way. This needs permission from forest department and it is not open on Tuesdays, so we need to plan accordingly. It's definitely worth it though.

Beautiful view,silent place & forest. Awesome views and this is in the middle of forest. This lake is better than Kodaikanal lake.The lake is a cool place to chill, It is kid friendly.But You need to get permission from forest department.

You can get approval from the Forest office located opposite of Bharat Petrol Pump in Kodaikanal. They provide approval for 50 vehicles per day. We were advised to go slow and not to horn. We were able to sight a group of bison, deers, elephants, and monkeys. We waited for 35 mins for bisons to clear the way through. We sighted a group of elephants a bit far away though. The endpoint lake was really awesome with a few forest rangers guarding the area. You have a few breathtaking viewpoints all the way through.