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Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum

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This 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 has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various collections of the royal family and is located near the Padmanabha Swami Temple. Officially the Kuthiramalika in known as “Puthenmalika” which means new mansion. It was built contemporary to the architecture of the epoch with admirable perfection.

The palace Kuthiramalika gets its very name from the fact that 122 horses are carved on the wooden wall brackets that support the southern roof of the palace itself. This palace is known for its superb wood carvings, paintings and various royal collections. It gives us the information about the style and fashion of architecture of the middle nineteenth century. Swathi Sangeethotsavam, the musical festival is conducted from 6 to 12 January every year for the lovers of both Karnatic and Hindustani music.

The beauty of the palace has attracted many film directors for better and suitable location. The maintained natural beauty of the palace is something great.

Due to the great respect given to Swathi Thirunal the building was left unoccupied for more than a century after his death. All over it will be an unforgettable experience to be to the Kuthiramalika.

For the sake of those who come from long distances let us remind you that the opening timings of Palace Museum are 0830-1300 hrs, 1500-1730-hrs. And it is closed on all Mondays.

Meshan Mani

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Meshan Mani is one of the famous and interesting things which are related with the Padmanabha Swami Temple. It is a very large Clock.

The Meshan Mani was built during the reign of Swathi Thirunal in 1833. It was crafted from on the wood mahogany by the artisan named Kulathooran.

The specialty of the Meshan Mani is not seen with any of the clock in the world. The artisan has fixed the face of a man on the dial of the Meshan Mani and the figure of two goats on either side of the man. The sculptures are so realistic too. Its peculiarity is that each time the clock completes an hour, the man on the dial of the clock opens the mouth and the two carved goats hit on his cheeks. It is really wonderful to see. It should even be considered as one of the wonders of the world.

Every time the clock completes an hour, the man opens his mouth and the goats hit his cheeks. It is very interesting to watch the function of the Meshan Mani. So if we reach the temple at 12 Noon, it will be very nice to see the clock functioning.

You will never find such an object in the world other than the Meshan Mani. You can also imagine the ability of the designer of the clock as he did it years back. We must bow before his talent as many of us are not able to reach his level in this world of technologies. So, we must see it and praise his glory. You will get some good inspiration if you happen to see it.

PADMANABHA SWAMY TEMPLE

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India being the holy land of Hinduism is gifted with numerous temples. Among all these Padmanabha Swami Temple is one of the main temples where the devotees get blessing by pleasing Lord Vishnu by prayers and sacrifices. Both spiritual and physical diseases are cured of those who really believe and pray.

Padmanabha Swamy Temple is located inside the East Fort. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is a blend of both Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. Padmanabha Swamy Temple is one among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Serpent. The idol, plated in gold and made out of a rare composition known as katu-sarkara-yogam, is acclaimed as a marvel. It is also noted for its mural paintings and stone carvings. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple.

Dress code inside the Temple: Men – Dhoti without any upper clothing; Women – Saree or full skirt and blouse; Handbags, mobile phones, cameras etc. not allowed. All these restrictions are to maintain the holiness and purity of the temple. God’s dwelling place is holy and therefore it must be kept and treated sacred.

It is one of the biggest temples all over the world. The art of sculpture done in the every nook of the temple is admired by each and every visitor. There are different legends and mythology regarding the origin of the temple. It is better to physically get into the place and get the details of it from the experts of the native. The other sources might mislead you giving exaggerated information about the temple. Swathi Thirunal also wrote many songs dedicated to and to pleas Sree Padmanabha.

To know the real beauty of the temple and its sacredness, you have to physically come to the temple. Its really amazing to be in the premises of Padmanabha Swamy Temple. You won’t get such an unforgettable experience visiting any other temple or any other similar tourist spots. You can have it proved true by visiting it as early as possible.

Opening time of the Padmanabha Swamy Temple are  04:15-05:15 hrs, 06:45-07:15 hrs, 08:30-11:15hrs, 11:45-12:00 hrs, 17:00-18:15 hrs,18:45-19:30 hrs

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Kovalam

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Kovalam is one of the famous places in Trivandrum. And Trivandrum is the capital city of the State Kerala of India. Trivandrum is famous for its Kovalam Beach. It is very easy to reach Kovalam since the international airport is just 16 km away. And the distance to the Railway station is only 13 km from Kovalam.

Road Map to Kovalam: It’s off the NH 47 Bypass, and just 13 km from the national highway that links Salem to Kanyakumari via Palakkadu, Thrissur, Cochin, Alappey, Kollam and Trivandrum.

Bus Station Near Kovalam:  The KSRTC Bus Stand is near Vizhinjam – Poovar Road. It has services once in every 10 minutes to Trivandrum.

The telephone access code to Kovalam: +91-471

All these make the beach of Kovalam easy to reach.

The important places @ Kovalam are Kovalam Beach, Light House, Samudra Beach, Thiruvallam, Parasurama Temple Thiruvallam, The Great Kovalam Poets, Vizhinjam, Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple, Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Chowara, Poovar, etc…

All these give us a cool experience to keep in mind. All these refresh our mind and make us tension free. Kovalam could be regarded as the paradise of southern Kerala. Thousands of tourists visit Kovalam every year. It’s a great loss if you go back without being to Kovalam after reaching India. The place is on development for the last few decades. The thick collection of coconut trees is a natural gift of beauty.

Kovalam is rich with palaces like Padmanabhapuram palace, Kaudiar palace and Koyikkal palace. The Anchuthengu Fort is the another attraction of Kovalam.

The important museums in Kovalam are Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and Science & Technology Museum. Sankhumugham Beach, Varkala Beach and Veli tourist village are the other main attractions of Kovalam.

There are also some world famous churches in Kovalam like Bheema Palli, Vettikad church, etc. There are many historic temples too in Kovalam. Kovalam is a place that gives importance to all the cultural festivals of Kerala. In the all-round performance as a tourist spot, Kovalam is one of the best of the world tourism. Its not in words rather it is the fact.

Fort Kochi

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FORT KOCHI

Fort Kochi is one of the Historic Cities in Kerala. A leisurely walk through the city is the best way to discover the Historic Fort Kochi.              Some of the important places in Fort Kochi are Vasco de Gama Square, where we can see the Chinese Fishing Nets, then the Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Old Harbor House, Koder House, Santa Cruz Basilica, etc.

Fort Kochi constitutes the city of Cochin. The very name Kochi is derived from the term ‘kochazhi’ which means ‘small lagoon’.  With the arrival of Chinese to the place in the 14th century converted the place to seem to be like China. Thus, the place was called as ‘Cochin’.

In the olden days of kingship, it Kochi was a fishing village. Since the arrival of Portuguese Kochi is known as Fort Kochi. The St Francis Church was built by the Portuguese in Fort Kochi which is very historic today. The Portuguese ruled Fort Kochi for about 160 years and the Dutch held it for about 112 years. After the independence of Indian in 1947 Fort Kochi started to grow and modernism came into being in Kochi. The culture of Portuguese, Dutch and British were seen in the later times even in building structures. Such buildings still exist in Fort Kochi.

Fort Kochi is the centre of foreign business of all the ages. If spices were sold in the olden days in Fort Kochi to the foreigners, software is sold today in Fort Kochi. Fort Kochi is one of the main harbors on the West Coast of India.

Fort Kochi is the crown city of Kerala. The British built Santa Cruz Basilica was later destroyed by the Dutch. India’s oldest catholic churches are in Fort Kochi.

We can reach Fort Kochi either via road or water. The main tourist spots in Fort Kochi are Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Santa Cruz Basilica, Hill Palace, Jew Town, Pallipuram Fort, Museum of Kerala History, Parikshit Thampuran Museum, St Francis Church and Cherai Beach. These are only the main tourist spots. In fact there so many other historic and beautiful places to visit in Fort Kochi.

Munnar

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MUNNAR

Munnar is one of the famous tourist destinations in Kerala. Munnar is a place situated in the famous district of Idukki. Munnar is a place which is easily accessible by frequent bus service from all over Kerala.

Some of the famous places in and around Munnar are Pothanmedu, Devikulam, Pallivasal, Attukad, Nyayamakad, Chitirapuram, Mattupetty, Mount Carmel Church, Lockhart Gap, Blossom International Park, Rajamala, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, Power House Waterfall, Kundala, Anayirankal, Top Statuin, Kollukkumallay, Marayoor, Cheeyappara, Meenuli, Malankara Reservoir, Thommankuthu, Keezharkuthu, Palkulamedu, Ramakalmedu, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Valara and High Range Club.

Munnar is known for its natural beauty. It is a Godly air-conditioned place throughout the year. The tea plantations give good scenery to the visitors of Munnar. Though Munnar is in Kerala, numerous people from Tamil Nadu live here. The tourism in Munnar has developed a lot and anything that a visitor needs is available in Munnar today. It is a unique experience to travel to Munnar and spend some time over there.

The height of Munnar is 2,600 meters (8,530 ft) above mean sea level. The temperature in Munnar is between −10 °C (14 °F) and 0 °C (32 °F) in winter and 8 °C (46.4 °F) and 16 °C (60.8 °F) in summer. So, it will be a nice experience if you have a cold coffee or an ice cream in Munnar.

The people of Munnar live on the tea plantation. The tea industry gives them the livelihood. Munnar hill and top stations are very famous to spend happy holidays. It is the best place to spend honeymoon too.

Mattupetty Dam is another attractive tourist spot of Munnar. The growth of tourism in Munnar has given way to development too. There are so many good star hotels and tourist homes to stay in have some good and delicious and even home made food. So, you now don’t have to worry about where to stay after coming all the way to Munnar.

Peermedu

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PEERMEDU

Peermedu is one of the tourist destinations in Kerala. The Coffee Plantation interspersed with the silver Cascades, meadows, Sculptural Rocks & mist cloaked hill tops, etc. make Peermedu an unforgettable experience. Trekking is one of the main activities of the tourists who visit Peermedu.

The Tourist places which are to visit in Peermedu are Kuttikkanam, Thrissanku Hills, Peeru Hills, Grampi, Pattumala, Vagamon, Sahyadri Ayurvedic Centre and Ilaveezhapoonchira. Peermedu is almost 915 m above sea level. It is about 45 km from Thekkady. Peermedu is a lovely hill area where we find tea, coffee, cardamom, rubber and eucalyptus plantations. Trekking becomes a hobby of the visitors of Peermedu. Horse riding and cycling are the other activities the tourists get into while being in Peermedu. The Thrissanku Hills is not to be missed while visiting Peermedu.

Peermedu is also known as the paradise of the planters. Anything cultivated in Peermedu gives good result. Peermedu is a God given gift to Kerala – the God’s own country. After all it will be a great loss if you don’t visit Peermedu after coming to Kerala and even to India.

Thekkady

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Thekkady is one of the most famous tourist destination in Kerala and all over in India itself. It is located with the Idukki district which is in the location of Periyar National Park.

The main tourist destinations in Thekkady are Periyar Tiger Reserve itself. Then some Tourist Destinations like the Murikkady, Chellar Kovil, Mangala Devi Temple, etc. The main animals in the Periyar Tiger Reserve are Tigers, Elephants, Malabar Squirrels, Deers, The Wild Pigs, Different types of Birds, Reptiles, etc…

The main things to do In Thekkady are Boat Cruises on the Periyar Lake, Elephant Rides, Plantation Tours, Trekking, etc.

The important places to visit in and around Thekkady are The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary itself, then Kurishumala, Kumily, Murikkady, Pandikuzhy, Mangala Devi Temple, Chellarkovil, Vandiperiyar, Vandanmedu, Pullumedu, Ramakalmedu, etc.