Bedford Estate is located in Aryankavu village in Kollam district near Palaruvi waterfalls 300 foot (91 m) high waterfall waterfall. This estate is situated about 75 Km from Kollam on Kollam - Schencottah National Highway. Estate is situated 2Km rightwards from Muriyan Panchali junction in NH208. It is located inside the wonderful evergreen forest area. The 2Km road from NH208 towards the estate across the evergreen forest is given to the estate for lease by the Government authorities as per 1964 Kerala Highcourt order. The forest area is separated from the estate using boundary stone called "Jenda". Estate is bound by mud walls (Kayyalah) with iron fencing on top.
The estate crops are protected by providing the solar fencing over the iron fencing. The estate is situated near the world famous Wildlife Sanctuary in Thenmala Ecotourism centre. This centre is connected to the famous Ambannadu tea estate which is an amazing sight along with the green forest. This estate lies 85 Km from Thiruvananthapuram airport, 90 Km from Vizhinjam harbour and 135 Km from Sabarimala Ayyappan temple. It is located just 3 Km from Edappalayam railway station. Palaruvi waterfall, Kuttalam waterfall, Ambanadu tea estate, Aryankavu Ayyappan temple are located near this estate. As per the documents, the estate is 76 Acre 57 cent. It contains 6000 Rubber trees which are currently being tapped since 3 years, 6000 new rubber trees of RR1, 430, 414, 105 planted which can be tapped in next 3 years, 600 coconut trees, 600 Cocoa trees, 500 Teak trees of 15 years old, 25 jackfruit trees, Arecanut trees, clove trees, black pepper etc.
Estate contains 5 big ponds and hence no scarcity of water throughout the year. Water for the coconut trees are fed through the sprinklers. Estate also includes a cattle shed which can accomodate more than 40 cattles, a shed which can accomodate more than 250 sheeps, cages which can accomodate more than 1000 chickens etc. The estate also has labour quarters which can accomodate 10 families, a guest house, store room, smoke house etc. A project for Stone Crusher unit can also be established here since rock is available. Vehicle transportation is possible throughout the estate. These unique features make this estate one of the top destination with good weather and numerous colourful events.
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