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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
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
17.72km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
This waterfall lies on the roadside enrouting Munnar and is a popular spot for taking a break.
Abhayaranyam
18.91km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
The mini zoo housing elephants and deers.
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
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
21.71km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
A horizontal waterfall with a rocky bed surrounded by green forests.
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
22.67km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Located in the Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala
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
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
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
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
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
30.81km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Trek through the best of protected forests of Western Ghat Mountains in Kerala.
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
33.17km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
The waterfall located inside forest, falling from a height of 60 meters and accessible by hiking.
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.
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
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.