Location : 50 km north east of Ernakulam
town, Ernakulam district, central Kerala.
Bhoothathankettu, a scenic damsite with boating facilities is situated in a
vast virgin forest. A myth connected with the origin of this place says that
this natural fortification of forests and hills was built by
Bhoothams (spirit/ghosts)
overnight. Hence the name Bhoothathankettu (fort of the spirits). Later, this
natural topography helped in building a dam here.
Lying close to Bhoothathankettu is the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Thattekkad.Trekking
through the forests here is an exhiliarating experience.
The two main irrigation projects of Ernakulam district - the Periyar Valley
Irrigation Project and the Idamalayar Irrigation Project are also located nearby.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Ernakulam junction, about 50 km away.
Nearest airport: Kochi international airport about 26 km from Ernakulam
town.
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