Mute Padmanabhapuram PalaceThe small village of Padmanabhapuram, originally known as kalkulam was once the capital of the powerful Venad kingdom which later came to be known as the princely state of Travancore. The Padmanabhapuram palace, also called the Kalkulam Palace is regarded as an architectural masterpiece, made mostly of wood, with its murals, relics, floral carvings, and black granite floors still wowing all who visit. Built over 400 years ago, this structure is the largest wooden palace in all of Asia. While the palace appears beautiful from the outside, the real architectural feat is the Durbar Hall with floors made from mixing egg whites, charcoal, jaggary, burnt coconut, lime and river sand. The palace also highlights other marvels like windows made from coloured mica, a musical bow made of Mahogany, ornately painted ceilings, and carved chairs. The perfect way to experience the unique mysticism of Kerala’s history and spend a relaxing evening.Location: ThiruvananthapuramDistance from the hotel: 51 kmDistance from the airport: 61 kmDriving time: 1 hour 20 minutesExplore more VSSC Space Museum The origins of the St Mary Magdalene Church date back to 1544 when it was established as a humble thatched shed by St Francis Xavier. Renamed after… Explore more Napier Museum Built in 1855, the famous Napier Museum shares its premises with many important landmark buildings like the Natural History Museum, a Zoological Park… Explore more Kuthiramalika Palace On the south-eastern side of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple lies this quaint two-storied palace built by the former King of Travancore - Swathi Thirunal… Explore more
