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Bhoothathankettu

Bhoothathankettu

2.71km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Bhoothathankettu means "Fort created by monsters". The legend is that monsters planned to submerge a Shiva temple nearby by making a dam in the area. Their plan was deterred by Lord Shiva by faking approaching dawn, thereby causing the monsters to runaway fearing the arrival of light. The demons were supposed to roll the large boulders seen in the area to the river bed creating the dam.

Paniyeli Poru Rapids

Paniyeli Poru Rapids

10.63km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Located in the Periyar river, the water here is forced to flow through narrow crevices in large rocks creating a turbulent water flow. The turbulence cant be seen from the surface.

Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Cheeyappara Waterfalls

17.72km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

This waterfall lies on the roadside enrouting Munnar and is a popular spot for taking a break.

Abhayaranyam

Abhayaranyam

18.91km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

The mini zoo housing elephants and deers.

Iringole Kavu ഇരിങ്ങോൾ കാവ്

Iringole Kavu ഇരിങ്ങോൾ കാവ്

20.57km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

A sacred grove with a temple. It is one of the 108 Durga Temples in Kerala believed to be consecrated by Lord Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Athirapally Waterfalls

Athirapally Waterfalls

21.53km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Athirapally Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Kerala State of Southern India. Nicknamed as the Niagra of South India, the waterfall is situated at the Chalakudy River in the Thrissur District. It is 25 meters tall and over 100 meters wide. The fall is nicknamed ‘The Niagra of India’ because of the water thundering down in the entirety of its width during the peak monsoon season between June and October.

Vazhachal Waterfalls

Vazhachal Waterfalls

21.71km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

A horizontal waterfall with a rocky bed surrounded by green forests.

Thumbithullum Para

Thumbithullum Para

22.49km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

An intense hike of 2.5 kilometers to immerse in the beautiful views of Western Ghat mountain ranges and valleys filled with mists.

Charpa Waterfalls

Charpa Waterfalls

22.67km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Located in the Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala

Anachadikuth Waterfalls

Anachadikuth Waterfalls

23.64km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

It is a lesser-known waterfall situated in the Idukki district. With the low depth and low rush of water, it is one of the safest waterfalls in Kerala.

Meenuliyan Para

Meenuliyan Para

24.15km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

A huge rock rising over 4,000 feet with an evergreen forest on top of it. The peaks are covered in mist in rainy days but otherwise, you will be able to see the Periyar river flowing below as a silver stream, and parts of the city of Cochin far away.

PERUMBANKUTHU WATERFALLS

PERUMBANKUTHU WATERFALLS

24.87km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

One of the largest waterfalls in the state. You can even climb to top of the falls with the help of locals.

Thommankuthu Waterfalls

Thommankuthu Waterfalls

25.14km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Thommankuthu Waterfall is not a single fall, but a series of waterfalls set in a 12 km hiking stretch on river Kaliyar. The falls are inside the forest with each having pools at its bottom which are good for a dive. The falls are situated in the Idukki District of Kerala State in Southern India.

Swarnath Mana

Swarnath Mana

30.47km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

An old traditional home from 200 years ago. It is believed that here is where Adi Shankara, the Indian philosopher, and theologian recited the hymn Kanakadhāra Stotram which resulted in Goddess Lakshmi appearing in front of him and unleashing a stream of gold.

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

30.81km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Trek through the best of protected forests of Western Ghat Mountains in Kerala.

Ezhattumugham

Ezhattumugham

31.59km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

A rural village with a check dam, hanging bridge, and a nice little park. You can bath in the river waters here after visiting the majestic Athirappilly waterfalls of Kerala.

Keezharkuthu waterfalls

Keezharkuthu waterfalls

33.17km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

The waterfall located inside forest, falling from a height of 60 meters and accessible by hiking.

Kadambrayar

Kadambrayar

34.43km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Situated in Kizhakkambalam Gramapanchayat in Eranakulam district, Kadambrayar offers scenic views of the river, paddy fields and a long paved space for some evening walk. You can also do paddle boating here.

Valparai

Valparai

36.03km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Located 3500 feet high from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range. One of the best tourist places in Tamilnadu. This is a pollution free heavenly land surrounded by tea estates.

Palkulam Medu

Palkulam Medu

36.73km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Pristine green hills, verdant valleys and a small infinity pool on top overlooking the valleys and mountains of the Western Ghats.

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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Kothamangalam-Pooyamkutty Road, Nyayapally PO, Thattekad, Kerala 686681, India

First bird sanctuary in Kerala. One of the richest bird habitat on peninsular India. "Thattekkad" means flat forest- the region is an evergreen low-land forest.