STUDY TOUR
REPORT
A study tour was
organized by Department of Home Science to Ernakulam. As part of it students
participated in 34th Biennial conference of Home Science Association
of India (HSAI) which was held at St. Theresa’s College, Ernakulum , Kerala.
From the department 55 girls were taken escorted by 5 faculty members. Trip was
6 days long which was attending conference along with sightseeing. First 3 days
students attended national conference and got exposed to latest research and
development in the field. We also had an opportunity to see and meet stalwarts
from the field. As part of sightseeing four places were covered Ernakulum,
Kanthaloor, Munar and Alleppey. Students enjoyed a lot during boat rides. .
Learnt a lot about local spices and fruits in Botanical and flower gardens
followed by visit top lemon grass hill view point , a scenic hill top and watch tower. Kanthaloor water fall was visited which had a
very adventures trek. In Kanthaloor
(highest peak of south) students and faculty experienced tent stay with
bonfire. Next destination was Munar reached by bus with beautiful view of tea
estates. Places visited in Munar were Lakkum water falls, Mattupatti Dam and
boat ride in botanical garden. After a night’s halt group proceeded towards
Alleppey saw beautiful backwaters followed by boat ride in beautiful Alleppey.
On the same evening the group boarded train for Visakhapatnam from Ernakulum.
The trip was concluded on a happy and fulfilling note as Students and Faculties
returned with a very happy and enriching experience.
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