Bhoothathankettu Dam, Dam by Monsters, Natural Dams on Earth

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THE DAM BUILT BY MONSTERS BHOOTHATHANKETTU

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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

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

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Satellite View to Boothathankettu

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Siva Temple near Boothathankettu

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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.

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The Small Lake formed at the middle of Boothathankettu

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Forest Pathway to Boothathankettu

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Forest Pathway to Boothathankettu

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Cave tree near Boothathankettu

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Cave tree near Boothathankettu

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A Natural rock Cave near Boothathankettu

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

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Entrance to New Boothathankettu

Dam

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New Boothathankettu Dam

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Tree Hut near Boothathankettu 

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View from Tree Hut

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Fishing in Boothathankettu reservoir

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Scenic view inside forest around Boothathankettu Reservoir

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Park Near Boothathankettu reservoir

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A Statue of Monster near Boothathankettu Reservoir

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Park near Boothathankettu Reservoir

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Park near Boothathankettu Reservoir

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Boating Facility in Boothathankettu

Reservoir

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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary around Boothathankettu Reservoir

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Scenic View around Boothathankettu Reservoir

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Scenic View around Boothathankettu Reservoir

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

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