HAJEE KARUTHA ROWTHER HOWDIA COLLEGE

Event Name : Field Trip to Pennycuick Memorial & Grape Yard

Posted On : 26 Feb 2026

Description :-

The Yuva Tourism Club of Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College organized a Field Trip to Pennycuick Memorial at Lower Camp and M.S.R Grape Yard, Appachi Pannai in Theni District on 23 February, 2026. A total number of 52 students from the Department of History along with two faculties participated in it. The trip aimed to promote interest in tourism, heritage awareness and the agro-based industries among students. The visit to the Pennycuick Memorial helped students understand the historical significance of irrigation development and the contributions of Colonel John Pennycuick to the Mullaperiyar Dam project. The exposure to M.S.R Grape Yard provided insights into grape cultivation, farm management, and the role of agri-tourism in the local economy. The group left the college at 10.30. a.m. and returned to the campus at 2. 00. p.m. safely. The trip proved to be both educational and enjoyable. It enabled students to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences and to appreciate government initiatives in preserving heritage.