Bhoothathankettu
is a dam
and tourist site. It is situated in the village of Pindimana, about 50 km
away from the Kochi. Bhoothathankettu is connected to the Salim
Ali/Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, where visitors can see different
varieties of birds and animals. The Idamalayam reservoir is about 12 km
distance from the site.
Location: 50 km Northeast 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, one of the biggest Hydro Electric projects are also located nearby.
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, one of the biggest Hydro Electric projects are also located nearby.
Bhoothathankettu, the scenic dam
site, is situated in a vast virgin forest of the village of Pindimana at a
distance of 50kms from Kochi. There is a legenat the forest and hills was built
by the demonsd th or 'Bhoothams' and hence the name Bhoothathankettu, i.e fort
of the spirits.
The dam here is built by placing unshaped stones on both sides
of the Periyar river and is one of the oldest existing European structures in
Kochi. There is an artificial pond with pedal boating facility which can take a
20-minute boat ride to the nearby Thattekkad bird sanctuary. There is also a
well-maintained Children’s Park.
Highlights: An ideal tourist spot
set amidst lush greens and the flowing waters of river Periyar
How to Reach: You can hire a taxi, auto rickshaw or a bus to this place from Kochi.
Set amidst lush greens and Kerala's swiftly flowing Periyar River, Bhoothathankettu is a popular tourist spot. It is located about 50 km away from Ernakulam district of Kerala. Despite the fact that there is no rail route connecting Bhoothathankettu with other major or small towns and cities of Kerala, it is visited by people in large numbers. The nearest town of Kothamangalam is at least 10 km from here.
There's an interesting tale behind the naming of Bhuthathankettu Dam. The story goes that ages ago demons planned to drown the Trikkariyoor temple, whose presiding deity is Lord Shiva. The plan was to dam river Periyar and flood the area with its water. Lord Shiva came up with an alternate plan to foil their plot.
How to Reach: You can hire a taxi, auto rickshaw or a bus to this place from Kochi.
Set amidst lush greens and Kerala's swiftly flowing Periyar River, Bhoothathankettu is a popular tourist spot. It is located about 50 km away from Ernakulam district of Kerala. Despite the fact that there is no rail route connecting Bhoothathankettu with other major or small towns and cities of Kerala, it is visited by people in large numbers. The nearest town of Kothamangalam is at least 10 km from here.
There's an interesting tale behind the naming of Bhuthathankettu Dam. The story goes that ages ago demons planned to drown the Trikkariyoor temple, whose presiding deity is Lord Shiva. The plan was to dam river Periyar and flood the area with its water. Lord Shiva came up with an alternate plan to foil their plot.
He imitated the sound of a rooster, like it seems at the crack of dawn.
With this, it appeared that dawn was approaching by.
Fearing the arrival of light, the demons ran away, leaving their task only half done. It is believed that even today, there is proof of the demon's half completed work. This proof comprises of the huge boulders the demons were supposed to have rolled down onto the riverbed, the Old Bhoothathan Kettu.
Fearing the arrival of light, the demons ran away, leaving their task only half done. It is believed that even today, there is proof of the demon's half completed work. This proof comprises of the huge boulders the demons were supposed to have rolled down onto the riverbed, the Old Bhoothathan Kettu.
Periyar River flows through the narrow space, which the demons did not quite
manage to dam up. Hence, the name is Bhoothathankettu, meaning 'Fort of the
Spirits'.
Once you've arrived at Bhoothathankettu, there are various activities you can indulge in. An upriver houseboat trip can accommodate upto 20 people easily. You can also opt for a ride on a speedboat, a tour of the jungle, rock climbing and fishing. This natural topography was much helpful in the building of the dam.
Once you've arrived at Bhoothathankettu, there are various activities you can indulge in. An upriver houseboat trip can accommodate upto 20 people easily. You can also opt for a ride on a speedboat, a tour of the jungle, rock climbing and fishing. This natural topography was much helpful in the building of the dam.
Along with Bhoothathankettu, another place you can visit is the famous
Salim Ali bird sanctuary, which is quite near from here.
Getting there:
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Ernakulam junction, about 50 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 26 km from Ernakulam town.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 26 km from Ernakulam town.
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