Paniyeli Poru :
Paniyeli is a place for adventurous travellers, a little known
picnic destination, on the outskirts of Kochi. This place is not explored much
still, gives a fresh, lively and perfect escape for refreshing your
soul.‘Paniyeli Poru’, is near Krariyeli, Perumbavoor, Kerala. It has natural water falls,
small rivulets, offshore surrounded by rich flora and fauna. There are no entry
fees or travelling
Resting, by sitting on the offshore surrounded by dense trees, is
a unique experience. The sweet, melodious sound of birds, the bustling sound of
water waves makes your heart, mind and body cheerful. The crystal-clear water
of the lovely river ‘Periyar’ flowing in between two main lands ‘Malayattoor’
in the north and ‘Paniyeli’ in the south, provides a Panoramic view to the
visitors. The hilly terrain of St: Thomas mount, western Ghats, the famous kraal at Kodanad
etc. forms part of ‘Paniyeli Poru’. The reserve forest area here comes under
the jurisdiction of the Divisional Forest Office, Malayatoor. The forest
headquarters is at Kodanad, nearly 10 kilometres from Poru.
Persons traveling to
this place should be cautious. The strong water currents and deep vortex formed
between the strata of rocks and mangroves can be dangerous. Beware of the
strong under currents, before stepping into the water. The slippery rocks and
pebbles may lead to danger.
Although the dense forest on the shore of ‘Periyar’ is devoid of
wild animals, deer, pig, and python can be seldom seen. Leeches are also
rampant along the pathway leading to ‘Poru’. The milky waterfall at ‘poru’ can
be seen from the distant shore. It is risky to reach there by crossing over the
strata of rocks and mangroves. Even during hot summer, when water level falls,
it is dangerous to cross over the strata of rocks, unless vigilant. It is advisable
to enjoy the beauty of water bursting, by sitting on the shore. Even if the
water level is below buttock level, the gap between the rocks may be slippery
and fathom. Even a good swimmer cannot with stand and tide out of the strong
water currents here.
Do not immerse in deep and farther water. Don’t step in to water
after consuming liquor. The rocks in between the mangroves may be slippery due
to the in flow of gushy dam water and rain. It is advisable that tourists carry
food packets and drinking water, bathing towels, etc.While in Kerala you may
also visit Kothamangalam, and Munnar, a hill station and good tourist
destination.
The favourable season to
visit ‘ Paniyeli Poru’ is from December- May. Advisable time to spend here is
from 10am -5pm. There are no hotels or lodges here. Nearest Lodging is
available at Perumbavoor or Aluva. Also places like Kumarakom, back waters of
Kerala, Thekkadi, Kuttanad, and many places may be of your interest.
