VADATTUPARA located 55 km north east of Ernakulam town.The main irrigation and Hydro Electric Projects of Ernakulam District- The Periyar Valley Irrigation Project and Edamalayar- are also located near byTourist Places :Bhoothathankettu: 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.Thattekkad :Lying close to Vadattupara is the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Thattekkad . Trekking through the forests here is an exhilarating experience for adventure lovers.
How to Reach:Nearest railway station: Alway junction, about 50 km away
Nearest airport: Kochi international airpor
How to Reach:Nearest railway station: Alway junction, about 50 km away
Nearest airport: Kochi international airpor
BOOTHATHANKETTU DAM
Bhoothathankettu is a scenic dam site with boating facilities is situated in a vast virgin forest. It is heaven to nature lovers. Lying close to Bhoothathankettu is the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Thattekkad. Trekking through the forests here is an exhilarating experience for adventure lovers. Two of the main irrigation projects of Ernakulam district - the Periyar Valley Irrigation Project and the Edamalayar Irrigation Project - are also located nearby.
Therefore the name Bhoothathankettu means Forts of the Spirits.. Later, this natural topography helped in building a dam here. Bhoothathankettu derives its name from a legend in which bhootham (ghost) tried to submerge the Thrikariyoor temple of Lord Shiva by creating a dam on Periyar but Shiva suspecting trickery, came up with a plan to frighten them. He made it appear that dawn was approaching by making a sound like the crowing of the rooster. The demons fearing the arrival of light fled leaving their task incomplete. Large boulders can be found to this day.
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