Boothathankettu
Boothathankettu is situated 63 kms away from Kochi. This is a beautiful picnic spot. Trekking through the forest to old Boothathankettu is very interesting. 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.
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