bhoothathankettu dam, dam by monsters, natural dams on earth

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Bhoothathankettu Dam is a natural dam formation and belived its an ancient "Monster Fort" across Periyar River and a nice picnic spot now. Idamalayar Dam, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary etc are nearest attractions.

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 THE DAM BUILT BY MONSTERSBHOOTHATHANKETTU

BOOTHATHANKETTU : A natural dam just 10 Km away from Kothamangalam near Kochi

Satellite View to Boothathankettu

Siva Temple near Boothathankettu

The Remains of  Boothathankettu Natural Dam

Boothathankettu is a natural dam created by two big floods in Periyar River happened, one during 4th Century and other on 1341. The massive landslide brought these big rocks and blocked the path of river flow.

The Small Lake formed at the middle of Boothathankettu

Forest Pathway to Boothathankettu

Forest Pathway to Boothathankettu

Cave tree near Boothathankettu

Cave tree near Boothathankettu

A Natural rock Cave near Boothathankettu

NEW BHOOTHATHANKETTU DAMThere is a man made Boothathankettu dam in Periyar built during modern time and it is using for irrigation purposes .

Entrance to New Boothathankettu

Dam

New Boothathankettu Dam

Tree Hut near Boothathankettu 

View from Tree Hut

Fishing in Boothathankettu reservoir

Scenic view inside forest around Boothathankettu Reservoir

Park Near Boothathankettu reservoir

A Statue of Monster near Boothathankettu Reservoir

Park near Boothathankettu Reservoir

Park near Boothathankettu Reservoir

Boating Facility in Boothathankettu

Reservoir

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary around Boothathankettu Reservoir

Scenic View around Boothathankettu Reservoir

Scenic View around Boothathankettu Reservoir

This is Idamalayar Dam Lake just 12Km away from Boothathankettu Reservoir

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