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It has been attributed to two great floods – one in the 4th century and the other in 1341, which threw open the port of Kochi. The massive landslides during the flood are believed to have caused gigantic rocks to roll down from the mountain and become entrenched in the Old Bhoothathankettu.<ref name=hindu>{{cite web|title=The magic of Bhoothathankettu|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/12/29/stories/2001122903250300.htm|work=The Hindu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030523024720/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/12/29/stories/2001122903250300.htm|archive-date=23 May 2003}}</ref> | It has been attributed to two great floods – one in the 4th century and the other in 1341, which threw open the port of Kochi. The massive landslides during the flood are believed to have caused gigantic rocks to roll down from the mountain and become entrenched in the Old Bhoothathankettu.<ref name=hindu>{{cite web|title=The magic of Bhoothathankettu|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/12/29/stories/2001122903250300.htm|work=The Hindu|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030523024720/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/12/29/stories/2001122903250300.htm|archive-date=23 May 2003}}</ref> | ||
<ref>Malayalam Historical Novel "Rama Raja Bahadur" authored by C. V. Raman Pillai</ref> | <ref>Malayalam Historical Novel "Rama Raja Bahadur" authored by C. V. Raman Pillai</ref> | ||
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Pedal boats and speed boats are provided. The area around the boating facility is landscaped with tree houses and a children's play area. There is also a restaurant. The entrance fee is Rs-10/adult, for speed boat charge is Rs-500/ for 4 persons. There is a nature walk trail after the dam through thick growth to the old Boothathankettu which is very refreshing and the return path is parallel to the river. However, the water is very deep and strong undercurrents. | Pedal boats and speed boats are provided. The area around the boating facility is landscaped with tree houses and a children's play area. There is also a restaurant. The entrance fee is Rs-10/adult, for speed boat charge is Rs-500/ for 4 persons. There is a nature walk trail after the dam through thick growth to the old Boothathankettu which is very refreshing and the return path is parallel to the river. However, the water is very deep and strong undercurrents. | ||
Edamalayar dam is 14 km drive through the thick jungle from Boothathankettu dam. You can find many picnic spots along the way. Apart from the fact that this land is deemed reserve forest | Edamalayar dam is 14 km drive through the thick jungle from Boothathankettu dam. You can find many picnic spots along the way. Apart from the fact that this land is deemed reserve forest, the area has a huge elephant and tiger population, so it is not advisable for people to picnic anywhere along this route. It is forbidden to use the stretch from [[Vadattupara]] to [[Idamalayar Dam]] without permission. | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||