The College of Agriculture, Vellayani was established in May 1955 and continues as the Centre of undergraduate, Post Graduate education and Agricultural Research under Kerala Agricultural University. The institution was set up in the palace building belonging to the royal family of erstwhile Travancore State.

Trainees hostel cum Guest house is located on an elevated landscape on the banks of Vellayani lake. Surrounded by lush green space and marshy meadows with breathtaking lake view. Beautiful spot for bird watching and Photography. Vellayani Lake and the wetlands surrounding it, which have been hailed as the haven of migratory birds, A number of rare birds like the Citrine Wagtail, Amur Falcon, Spot-bellied pelican, Eurasia Cuckoo, Grey headed lapwing and many more can be spotted nearby the lake during the seasons.