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How to get Permission for Berijam Lake in Kodaikanal

Are you planning a trip to Kodaikanal? If you’re looking for a Lake, forest trip, want to see animals where you can spend some memorable time with your friends and family as an alternative to Kodai Lake, then Berijam Lake is the right place for you.

You should definitely go to see it when you visit Kodaikanal because it’s so cool! However, keep in mind that you need to get permission from the Forest Department. No worries! After reading this articles about How to get permission for Berijam Lake in Kodaikanal, you will get a clear idea about the process for berijam lake permission.

Berijam Lake Permission

To get the permission for Berijam lake, Firstly you need to reach the Forest Department Office in Kodaikanal. The forest department office is located in Moonjikal only 350 m walkable distance from Monjikal bus stop near Padma Lodges.

To get a berijam lake permission you need to reach before 8.30 AM. Permission pass given between 8.30 AM to 9.30 AM.  Tuesday is Holiday, So other days you can get the pass. If there are signs of elephant activity near the Moir Point, the Forest Department will not issue a pass for Berijam Lake.

You need to fill a form , They will give it please refer below image for this.

IDs need for Permission

To obtain permission, it is necessary to provide identification documents such as Aadhaar ID and Driving License. You are required to fill in these details and attach photocopies of the documents to the provided form.

As of New Rules, You need attach the photocopies of below documents:

• Driving License
• Vehicles RC Book
• Insurance Certificate for Vehicle
• Vehicle Pollution Certificate

Berijam lake Entrance Fee

• For Car – 200 Rs
• For Van – 300 Rs

Note: Two wheeler are not allowed.

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Places permitted to visit

• Silent Valley
• Caps Valley
• Mathikettan Shola View
• Berijam Lake View
• Berijam Lake

Caution

• Beware of Leeches.
• Beware of unknown personnel.
• Beware of sudden encounter with wildlife.
• Smoking and Consuming liquor inside the forest area is a punishable offense under WLP(A) 1972.
• Forest department can check at any place.

Visitor’s Promise

• Follow rules and regulations properly.
• You need to submit photo identification to obtain permission.
• You need to exit the forest area at Moir Point by 3.30 PM.
• Avoid carrying fire-making materials.
• Maintain silence and travel only on permitted paths.
• Do not enter non-permitted forest areas.
• Park the vehicles only in parking areas.
• Do not use plastic and throw the litter.
• Do not damage the Herbs, shrubs and trees.
• Do not damage the infrastructure, fencing, visitor gallery, etc.
• Do not swim or bathe in the lake water, as it is dangerous to life.

Note: Don’t break the rules, Breaking rules is punishable under Wild life Act 1972.

If you are visiting Kodaikanal by bus or bike, don’t hesitate. If you want to visit Berijam Lake, call the number below, and we will arrange a cab for you with Berijam lake permission but please contact atleast before 1 or 2 days.

As Per New Rules:

Anyone planning to drive a car on the Berijam Lake trip must obtain permission from the Forest Department office. They need to present their original driver’s license to obtain permission for their vehicles.

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Announcement on 18 Aug 2023, They will give only permission for 50 vehicles per day.

To know more about Berijam Lake, visit the Berijam Lake page

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If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section below. I’ll do my best to provide you with a helpful answer.

Have a great journey,

Thank you

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Kodaikanal Travelogue

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