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Explore The Wooden Palace In Padmanabhapuram

Location Trivandrum, Kerala, India
$264.00
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Overview

On this half-day trip from Thiruvananthapuram visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, the largest wooden palace of Asia. The palace dates back to the 16th century and was the seat of the Hindu rulers of Travancore. The beautiful interiors made of rosewood and teak and the furniture and other relics on display are one of a kind. The palace is situated in the foothills of Veli Hills with the River Valli flowing nearby.

Highlights
• King’s Council Chamber
• Queen Mother’s Palace
• Polished black granite floors
• Intricately carved rosewood ceilings
• Medicinal bed
1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local English speaking guide
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting point
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return details
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

  • Padmanabhapuram Palace
    You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for the 2-hour drive to the town of Thuckalay that is about 40 miles from Thiruvananthapuram. The Padmanabhapuram Palace is about 15 minutes drive from Thuckalay. Visit the King’s Council Chamber and the Queen Mother’s palace with its painted ceiling, best halls of this large palace complex. You will also see a musical bow of mahogany, windows of colored mica, royal chairs with intricate carvings brought from the Far East and hanging brass lanterns. The palace has a stone bed that remains cool in the summer. Another wooden bed is made of 65 different kinds of herbs and is believed to have medicinal properties. There is also a museum on the grounds of the palace complex. The museum has pieces of furniture, wooden and stone statues, coins, weapons and utensils on display. At the end of the tour, enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. After lunch you will be driven back to Thiruvananthapuram and dropped off at your hotel.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
  • Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
  • Padmanabhapuram Palace is closed on Mondays.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Explore The Wooden Palace In Padmanabhapuram

    Location Trivandrum, Kerala, India
    $264.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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