Syntheri Rocks :
Ravines of the era gone by
Yet another
weekend approaching and I was faced with the dilemma of where to go in a single
day yet be back by the night. So back to google maps and just look at the
various names that pop up. This is how I stumbled upon yet another gem called
Syntheri Rocks. The name sounded so different that I decided to do a bit more
research and hence out of this was born my visit to Syntheri Rocks.
2. Syntheri Rock
really rocks! encompassing a 300 feet tall monolith granite on the banks of
Kaneri river which is a tributary of the Great River Kali. Located around 100
kms deep within the Dandeli Wildlife sanctuary the rocks form an imposing
ravine in the Kaneri River. A gushing water fall adds to the charm of the place
but the waters are cruel and deep holding many a mystery within. The place is a
geologist as well as nature lover’s delight.
3. The state highway on which one has move after deviating
from NH 17 meanders its way through Anshi National Park and is generally devoid
of any traffic and with the forest proclaiming its presence right from the edge
of the road, a drive through this region is definitely a unique experience. The
turn to the trail that leads to the rocks however is not defined and it was by
good luck that I sensed that this turn is the correct one and asked a local
person and he confirmed the same. Hence this is the issue other than that there
is also no provision of any eatery on the way hence one has to be prepared.
4. The rock is massive to say the least and on top of it
there are numerous bee hives and flocks of pigeons who have made the rock their
home happily protected from all by the deep river in between. There have been
efforts to educate the people who visit this place about the significance of
various kinds of rocks by means of placing samples with a small write up but
age has taken its toll on them and soon with time nature will reclaim what was
once hers.
5 I
spend some time out there seeing, feeling and clicking pics prior to departing
from the place. The government is trying to develop the place as a tourist center
and activities for the same are in progress. It is a definite must visit for
those who visit this part of the region and have time and interest in checking
out little known areas.
6. Overall worth a visit owing to the uniqueness of the
place and the lovely drive.
