Tour to Kuthiramalika

Tour to Kuthiramalika

Introduction:

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum in Kerala built by the Travancore Kings gives an insight into the glorious history of Kerala. A Tour to Kuthiramalika will reveal the glory and grandeur of the Royal past of Kerala. Located near the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma. The Museum houses the exquisite collections of the Royal Family that is preserved in this Kuthiramalika Museum.

Location of Kuthiramalika:

Nearest Airport to Kuthiramalika: Trivandrum Airport is 6 km away.

Nearest Railway Station: Trivandrum Railway Station is 1km away.

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to take a tour to Kuthiramalika is from September to May.

History:

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma in traditional Travancore style which is a remarkable specimen till today. Each of the rooms of this Museum houses the articles that were used by the kings and queens of yesteryears. It was the Travancore royalty’s effort to capture the smell of history in the four walls of Kuthiramalika Palace Museum.

The word Kuthiramalika means Horse Bungalow which has got its name from the roof beams which resemble the shape of a horse. The Museum stores ornaments, weapons and rare artifacts of the Travancore Royal family. A Tour to Kuthiramalika will reveal a lot more about the ancient past of Kerala.