FIELD TRIP

 

FIELD TRIP ( 12.10.2019)

The social science field trip is mainly organised by the department head Dr. Santosh Kumar and the students. There the major places visited were Elephant rehabilitation Centre in Pottur, Neyyar Dam, Ponmudi and Koyikkal Palace.

Objectives of field trip

1. To increase the the knowledge of the learners by observing different it faces of natural and cultural importance

2. To develop the cognitive capacity of the students with higher reference to learning by observing and organising

3. To get enough experience by organising the trips. And DTU capable the skills of managing and organising trips in future

Neyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats abo increase the to developut 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram.It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot. Lying against the southern low hills of the Western Ghats, Neyyar Dam has a scenic lake.

The Kottur elephant rehabilitation centre is located near Kappukadu in Thiruvananthapuram district. It is a safe haven for the Asiatic elephant. Elephants are considered the most auspicious animals in Kerala and are present at almost all major occasions and festivals. The rehabilitation centre lies on a 56 hectare large campus which nurtures old and young elephants. Over 30 elephants can be treated here at a given time. The best time to visit is between 08.00 am and 10.00 am when the elephants are being bathed and fed. They are given cooked rice and jaggery in large round mounds. It is an exquisite sight, watching the mahouts feeding these magnificent beasts. Elephant rides are available at these sites.(https://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/2012/kottur-elephant-rehabilitation-centre/170).

The Koyikkal palace situated at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram district was the palace built for Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family between 1677 and 1684. Today the palace houses a Folklore museum and a Numismatics museum set up by the State Archaeological Department. Its unique antique collection provides one with a valuable insight into the past of Kerala.(https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/koyikkal-palaceenedumangad/238)