Ottiyampakkam Quarry Lake (Waterbodies of Chennai - 31)

Nestled approximately 16 kilometers from Tambaram, Ottiyampakkam is a quaint village with hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Just a kilometer away from the Ottiyampakkam bus stand and Otteeshwarar temple, you'll find the enchanting Ottiyampakkam quarry lake tucked away in the heart of the village. This picturesque, deep freshwater lake was formed as a result of quarry activities, and its beauty is particularly captivating, especially during the rainy season.

Despite being relatively unknown, Ottiyampakkam quarry lake is a scenic and refreshing haven in the vicinity of Chennai. In the year 2014 CE, the lake served as the venue for a swimming competition during the Triathlon event, attracting participants from various regions. Occasionally, a few Chennai-based trekkers also venture to this serene site, adding to its allure as a hidden gem worth exploring.

Happy travelling. 

Note: As per a report, there were about 650+ waterbodies in Chennai region till 1980s. Today, only a fraction of them exist. And, most of those surviving waterbodies hardly have water and even some of them that  have water had been shrunk badly. In Chennai, there are tank roads without tanks nearby and lake view roads without any lake in the vicinity. There is a high possibility that even the few waterbodies that we have today might vanish in the near future. I thought of visiting the currently surviving waterbodies of Chennai and its suburbs and write about them in my blog as a series.