New lease of life for 121-year-old travellers’ bungalow
The Hindu
PWD has restored the building, which was in a state of neglect, to its original glory
A 121-year-old travellers’ bungalow in Puliyoorkurichi in Kanniyakumari district, which was in a state of neglect, has been restored by the heritage division of the Public Works Department (PWD).
“We have restored the building to its original form. Work was started during the end of April and is now nearing completion,” said S. Manikandan, Executive Engineer, heritage division of the PWD. The project cost is ₹85.01 lakh.
Constructed in 1900 by the erstwhile Travancore government, the bungalow served as a guest house. The 4,000 square-feet building, spread across two acres, is located near the entrance of Udayagiri fort in Puliyoorkurichi.

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