Padmanabhapuram Palace (Tamil Nadu)
54 km from Trivandrum A place of elaborate woodwork, it was the ancient
seat of the Travancore rulers. It contains relics of historical and artistic
value.
Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika)
Palace Museum:
The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King
of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and
statesman. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore
style of architecture also has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum
displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and
is located near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Napier Museusm : 20 Kms from Resort
The Indo-Saracenic structure dating back to the 19 century boasts of a "natural
" air conditioning system, houses a rare collection of archaeological
and historical artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot
and ivory carvings.
Koyikkal Palace
Koyikkal Palace, the ancient palace, located 18 km from Trivandrum on the
way to Ponmudi hill station and the Kuttalam waterfalls, dates back to the
15th century.
Kaudiar Palace
This palace, home of the late Maharajah Scree Chitra Thirunal Bala Rama
Varma and his family is off limits to the public.
Aruvikkara
16 km from the city. It is both a pilgrim centre and a picnic spot, with a
waterfall nearby. On the banks of the Karamana River, the spot houses a
temple, where a rock cut shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagvathy, the
divine embodiment of female power. A stream with fishes, which come up to be
fed by visitors, is another attraction.
Beema Palli
(5 km south of Trivandrum) An important Muslim pilgrim centre, it is
dedicated to Beema Beevi, a pious Muslim lady believed to have possessed
divine powers. Devotees of all faiths visit the mosque.