Paniely Poru
Just a mere 30 minutes of drive from Angamaly and the Kochi International Airport will take you to the Paniely Poru village where the mighty Periyar River swiftly flows through rock formations and the woods and greenery of the Western Ghats. This entire wilderness area offers numerous possibilities to experience raw nature at its best; especially its outstanding visual treat. Contrary to the popular belief of the first-time visitors, Paniely Poru is not confined to one specific spot. At Paniely village, it becomes a continuous lengthy formation of rocks along the flow of the Periyar River, with quite a different characteristic from the rest of its course.
The River Periyar branches out through a wide area ahead of the Paniely Poru area. At Paniely, all these branches converge into a smaller area of intense odd shaped rock formations. This phenomenon of relentless water force has created large cave-like formations in the rock which create violent vortexes. The area becomes unique as the turbulent under currents are not noticeable on the surface. The treacherous whirlpools are a constant occurrence just below the surface of water. Due to this, Paniely Poru becomes both swift and serene in this area. It is also advisable to have a guide who knows this terrain with you to avoid accidents or mishaps. The entire area is nourished by the river water, making both sides of the river lush with vegetation and tall trees form a luxurious green canopy. This terrain and landscape gives you plenty of possibilities for picnicking, riverside walks, photography, fishing etc.
Whispering Waters
Whispering Waters is a premium riverfront resort placed between Kodanad Elephant Rearing Centre and Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. The location is known as Periyar Paniely Poru. Thirty minutes of drive from Kochi International airport will take you to this fantastic area, rich with a captivating flora and fauna.
Unlike most other resorts in Kerala, Whispering Waters is located in a very large un-cramped compound with no other visible man-made structures around. Total privacy is a bonus at Whispering Waters along with the many other outstanding features unique to this resort. This resort has the magnificent River Periyar running in the immediate foreground and the evergreen Western Ghats extending beyond.
The resort features 20 elegantly furnished rooms with private balcony, a large swimming pool, conference hall, multi-cuisine dining. It offers a host of environmentally friendly activities along its picturesque river trails. Picnicking, trekking, bird-watching, bicycling, village visits, visiting many places of interest in and around Paniely, fishing, boating, barbequing are exciting activities you can engage yourself in, while staying at this resort.
Whispering Waters is ideal for private retreat and family gatherings. Also, discover the great possibilities here for MICE activities. Welcome to Whispering Waters riverfront retreat.
