What are the attractions near Thattekad Bird Sanctuary?

After visiting Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, you can head down to Bhoothathankettu, Paniyeli Poru Rapids, Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Abhayaranyam and more attractions nearby

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About Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

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.

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

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Bhoothathankettu

2.71 km away from here

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.

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Paniyeli Poru Rapids

10.63 km away from here

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.

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Cheeyappara Waterfalls

17.72 km away from here

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

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Abhayaranyam

18.91 km away from here

The mini zoo housing elephants and deers.

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Iringole Kavu ഇരിങ്ങോൾ കാവ്

20.57 km away from here

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.

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Athirapally Waterfalls

21.53 km away from here

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.

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