Valleyend Bungalow, Travancore, Kerala.

The estate was built in 1930 upon a hill among the plantations of Travancore Rubber and Tea Company. The area is well sheltered with tall shady trees all around, making the bungalow very cool. A wide front porch invites you into the long open verandahs which run the full eastern side with large windows letting lots of sunlight into the three large rooms facing east, which can accommodate up to ten people without much congestion on space. The Building was recently was renovated and more modern amenities added. The colonial roofs and plastering were strengthened without changes to the interiors, which has wooden paved floors and thickly masoned walls. The gracious front verandahs with their large spaciousness are ideal for groups. The building's structure, flow effortlessly towards all directions with large doors and good room space.

On the way to the Bungalow is the Travancore Rubber and Tea Company which owns one of the largest rubber plantations in South India , Spreading over 600 acres.

Plantation visits along the estate itself are an experience to know all about rubber cultivation. The Estate also homes some spice plantation too.

Evenings can be spent at the Mundakayam club, which is at the entrance of the estate.

visit to Valanjanganam Waterfalls as you visit Panchalimedu a breezy meadow for a picnic. A visit to Valliyamkvu temple (once owned by the Tribals but now under the control of Travancore Devasom). The deity of the old temple is believed to have come, swinging on a ‘Vali' (the Malayalam word for rope like creepers hanging down from the trees) from the mountains seen across the valley overlooking the temple. ‘Kavu' means a place for sacrifices.