{"id":5173,"date":"2023-09-06T16:55:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T16:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/?p=5173"},"modified":"2023-09-06T16:55:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T16:55:22","slug":"bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhoothathankettu Dam–A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

Bhoothathankettu, a renowned tourist attraction in\u00a0 Ernakulam district, is celebrated for its picturesque landscapes, abundant greenery, and the Periyar River dam. The dam not only supports irrigation but has also emerged as a favored spot for picnics and tourism.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

This eco-destination with its towering hills, dense forests, and the majestic Periyar River flowing through, offers breathtaking vistas of nature. It showcases a stunning natural backdrop comprising tall mountains, rocky formations, lush greenery, migratory birds, and various wild animals.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

Bhoothathan Dam, believed to have been constructed during the reign of the Cochin Maharaja for irrigation purposes, holds historical significance. This dam creates a tranquil freshwater lake spanning a vast area. Visitors can relish peaceful and soothing boat rides or cruises on the lake, providing a serene experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
.The remnants of ancient civilizations, including a bridge and caves, can still be explored in the surrounding forest during treks. The surrounding forests are part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and they are home to diverse flora and fauna. Nature enthusiasts can explore these lush green forests, spot wildlife, and enjoy the tranquility of nature.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
It is said that the water flowing down from the mountains in the area contains the Neelakoduveli herb, which is believed to have medicinal properties and is considered life-giving. Bhoothathan Dam enjoys a moderate climate, making it a pleasant destination for tourists throughout the year.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Things to do:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tourists can relish peaceful and soothing boat rides or cruises on the lake, providing a serene experience. In Bhoothathankettu there is a well-maintained children\u2019s park. It provides facilities for Trekking, boating, kayaking, and bird watching.\u00a0 You have to walk through the thick forest.<\/p>\n

Nearest tourist destinations:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary.<\/p>\n

Abhayaranyam<\/p>\n

Kodanadu<\/p>\n

Vadattupara<\/p>\n

Pindimedu waterfall<\/p>\n

Athirapalli waterfalls<\/p>\n

Vazhachall waterfalls<\/p>\n

Where to stay:<\/strong> VKJ International Hotel is an ideal destination for wanders, travelers, and explorers.<\/p>\n

How to reach:<\/strong> VKJ International is 69.5 kilometers away from Ernakulam.<\/p>\n

VKJ International Hotel<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

Address<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>Birds Sanctuary, Thattekadu – Kuttampuzha Rd, Thattekad, Kuttampuzha, Kerala 686681<\/span><\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

Phone<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>0485 258 8100<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bhoothathankettu, a renowned tourist attraction in\u00a0 Ernakulam district, is celebrated for its picturesque landscapes, abundant greenery, and the Periyar River dam. The dam not only supports irrigation but has also emerged as a favored spot for picnics and tourism. This eco-destination with its towering hills, dense forests, and the majestic Periyar River flowing through, offers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,11,8],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5173","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-entertainment","7":"category-events-business","8":"category-travel-tourism","9":"entry"},"yoast_head":"\nBhoothathankettu Dam-A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam - Live Kerala<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Bhoothathankettu Dam-A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam - Live Kerala\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Bhoothathankettu, a renowned tourist attraction in\u00a0 Ernakulam district, is celebrated for its picturesque landscapes, abundant greenery, and the Periyar River dam. The dam not only supports irrigation but has also emerged as a favored spot for picnics and tourism. This eco-destination with its towering hills, dense forests, and the majestic Periyar River flowing through, offers […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Live Kerala\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-09-06T16:55:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Livekerala\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Livekerala\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Livekerala\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/95949bacde1ae8cb0b9c55b779e32179\"},\"headline\":\"Bhoothathankettu Dam–A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-09-06T16:55:22+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/\"},\"wordCount\":342,\"commentCount\":0,\"articleSection\":[\"Entertainment\",\"Events & Business\",\"Travel & Tourism\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/\",\"name\":\"Bhoothathankettu Dam-A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam - Live Kerala\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2023-09-06T16:55:22+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/95949bacde1ae8cb0b9c55b779e32179\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Bhoothathankettu Dam–A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Live Kerala\",\"description\":\"Free Business Online Directory\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/95949bacde1ae8cb0b9c55b779e32179\",\"name\":\"Livekerala\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4033d8d0af01123b2b7d14a1a1e882de6bbce86400ccbd58fd0d6622f6325046?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4033d8d0af01123b2b7d14a1a1e882de6bbce86400ccbd58fd0d6622f6325046?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4033d8d0af01123b2b7d14a1a1e882de6bbce86400ccbd58fd0d6622f6325046?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Livekerala\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/author\/lakshmi\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Bhoothathankettu Dam-A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam - Live Kerala","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Bhoothathankettu Dam-A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam - Live Kerala","og_description":"Bhoothathankettu, a renowned tourist attraction in\u00a0 Ernakulam district, is celebrated for its picturesque landscapes, abundant greenery, and the Periyar River dam. The dam not only supports irrigation but has also emerged as a favored spot for picnics and tourism. This eco-destination with its towering hills, dense forests, and the majestic Periyar River flowing through, offers […]","og_url":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/","og_site_name":"Live Kerala","article_published_time":"2023-09-06T16:55:22+00:00","author":"Livekerala","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Livekerala","Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/"},"author":{"name":"Livekerala","@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/95949bacde1ae8cb0b9c55b779e32179"},"headline":"Bhoothathankettu Dam–A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam","datePublished":"2023-09-06T16:55:22+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/"},"wordCount":342,"commentCount":0,"articleSection":["Entertainment","Events & Business","Travel & Tourism"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/","url":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/","name":"Bhoothathankettu Dam-A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam - Live Kerala","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#website"},"datePublished":"2023-09-06T16:55:22+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/95949bacde1ae8cb0b9c55b779e32179"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/bhoothathankettu-dam-a-dam-site-and-picnic-spot-in-ernakulam\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Bhoothathankettu Dam–A Dam site and picnic spot in Ernakulam"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/","name":"Live Kerala","description":"Free Business Online Directory","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/95949bacde1ae8cb0b9c55b779e32179","name":"Livekerala","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4033d8d0af01123b2b7d14a1a1e882de6bbce86400ccbd58fd0d6622f6325046?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4033d8d0af01123b2b7d14a1a1e882de6bbce86400ccbd58fd0d6622f6325046?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4033d8d0af01123b2b7d14a1a1e882de6bbce86400ccbd58fd0d6622f6325046?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Livekerala"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/"],"url":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/author\/lakshmi\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5173"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5177,"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5173\/revisions\/5177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}