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Sightseeing Attractions Nearby Thiruvananthapuram<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1630507279191{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Welcome to the Capital of Kerala, Explore & experience thiruvananthapuram & its diverse culture and traditions ,known for Kuthira Malika Palace, beaches, Napier Museum & fine-art collections and much more<\/p>\n

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Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Located adjacent to Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum is the rarest specimen of workmanship. Built by Maharaja Swathi Balarama Varma, this palace displays valuable collections of royal family.Beside the rich collection that it displays, this museum is an exemplary example of traditional Travancore-style architecture.\u00a0 Intricate wood carvings and distinctive patterns constitute a masterpiece of its kinds. Overhanging attics, pillar-lined courtyards and sloping roofs contribute to the exclusive look of the museum.<\/p>\n

Visitors can expect a display of a collection, including Belgian mirrors, paintings, Kathakali mannequins, exquisite traditional furniture. The two royal thrones; one manufactured of Bohemian crystals, embossed with an emblem of \u2018Conch\u2019 on the backrest and the other made of ivory are the prime attractions of the museum. Marble-made idols and sculptures, musical instruments and the alcove used by Swami Thirunal have also been kept in the showcase. An illusion portrait by veteran painter Sveroslav Roerich is another attractive feature here.<\/p>\n

Kuthiramalika, which is often called as Puthenmalika Palace Museum remains open for visitors from 8.30 AM to 1.00 PM and 3.00 PM to 5.30 PM. Monday is the day that it seeks rests from all week-long visits. The best time of the year to visit Kuthiramalika is January. Commemorating the famous Swathi Thirunal, a lively music festival is conducted each year between 6 and 12 January.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Padmanabhapuram Palace<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Rejoicing in all its glory, the Padmanabhapuram Palace is located 64 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Thuckalay. This 16th century palace quenches the thirst of art lovers. This fascinating structure has a special air about it. The rosewood carved ceilings and a fine collection of paintings makes it one of the best specimens of Kerala.<\/p>\n

Serenaded with fine d\u00e9cor, this palace displays coloured mica windows, antique furniture and Chinese carvings. Ceilings are carved with 90 different floral designs and the Durbar Hall has a glossy floor. Pictures of Lord Krishna, brass lanterns, mural paintings and a four poster medicinal bed add grace to the King\u2019s bedroom. Details like the earthen urns, swimming bath, dance hall, fish carvings on ceilings, Belgian mirrors, 17th and 18th century frescoes and Saraswati Temple sum up to a pleasant structure.<\/p>\n

The palace remains open each day from9.00 AM to 5.00 PM. It is to be noted that visits on Mondays are not allowed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Named after Lord Napier, this art and history museum was established in 1855. An exemplary example of gothic architecture-style, Napier Museum boasts greatly of its natural air conditioning system. It houses an exceptional collection of ornaments, bronze idols, chariots, and ivory carvings. The museum offers insight into the rich and glorious culture and history of Kerala.<\/p>\n

The great contribution made by Rajput, Mughal, and Tanjore schools of art along with the skillful work by several Chinese, Japanese, and Tibetan artists can be found in here. The Japanese leather figures depicting the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana catch the eyes of tourists.<\/p>\n

Napier Museum is certainly one of the most visited tourist places in Trivandrum. Situated in the Museum compound, the ground floor of this place houses India\u2019s oldest zoological garden. Another important feature is Sree Chithra Art Gallery, established by Maharaja Chithira Thirunalin in 1935. The gallery contains epic works from much famed Raja Ravi Varma and Nicholas Roerich.<\/p>\n

Amid a well-laid-out garden, the zoological park houses a lake and boat club. The park offers an excellent day outing for children and adults alike. It boasts of 75 different species of animals and birds from India, Ethiopia, and Australia. It is also home to the Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr, Manipur deer, Indian Rhino, Nilgiri Langur, Asiatic Lion and the Royal Bengal Tiger. There is prominent fauna found here along with habitats of giraffe, hippopotamus, zebra, and Cape buffalo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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15 Best Kerala Backwaters