Bhothathan Kettu
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To irrigate the paddy fields of Ernakulam
District the water flowing through the river Periyar was tamed by a dam
constructed across the river at Bhoothathan Kettu. This dam created a fresh
water lake that stretches from Bhoothathan Kettu to Neriamangalam, bordered
predominantly by forest. The specialty of the lake is its abundance of
fresh, unpolluted water. The lake has a good stock of fresh water fish,
which provide a bountiful opportunity to those who love fishing. It is an
ideal spot for those tourists who love to get lost in the wilderness,
isolated in nature’s noisiness in the company of numerous varieties of
large and small beautiful birds. The world famous Thattekad Salim Ali
Bird Sanctuary is on the banks of this lake. For more details about the
bird sanctuary visit page entitled
