Thattekad

Located on the banks of Periyar River, Thattekad is a small town in Ernakulam District and is 10 km north of Kothamangalam.

The place is enriched with evergreen monsoon forests. Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala's first bird sanctuary, is located here.

The airport close to Thattekad is Cochin International Airport, which is 71 km away. Aluva Railway Station (48 km) is the nearest railhead.