Bhoothathankettu Ernakulam Kerala India

Bhoothathankettu, Ernakulam

Bhoothathankettu Ernakulam - 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.

Bhoothathankettu Ernakulam - Getting there:

Bhoothathankettu Ernakulam - Nearest railway station: Ernakulam junction, about 50 km away.

Bhoothathankettu Ernakulam - Nearest airport : Kochi international airport about 26 km from Ernakulam town.

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