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Krishnapuram Palace

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Historical & Heritage | Museum
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM except Mondays
  • Entry Fee : Rs. 20 for Adults and Rs. 5 for Children
  • Distance from near by city 48.2 Kilometers from Alleppey
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips Best visit for history buffs, Architecture Enthusiasts and cultural experience seekers

GajendraMoksham

The massive mural of the Hindu lord Gajendra ranges to a height of forty-nine square meters and is the biggest painting ever found in Kerala State. The reason believed for its enormous size and placing right at the entrance by the pond is to allow the royalty to pay respects to their deity right after they finish bathing. It is a magnificent look altogether.

The Palace Building

The beautiful site is a representative palace of Kerala with its unique style of the gabled roof, dormer windows and long narrow corridors which make the palace earn its stature of being a representative site of Kerala. If you are looking for some of the best places to visit in Kerala then this earthy palace is definitely a list topper.

About Krishnapuram Palace

One of the representative sites of Kerala is this magnificent regal palace of Krishnapuram built in the eighteenth century. It was home to the royalty of Travancore headed by King Marthanda. Even though the deeper specifications of the palace are unknown to the world, the magnificent palace is known for its breathtaking details and representative style of building. All the exciting details about the place and the highlights that attract innumerable tourists everywhere make the palace one of the best places to visit in Alleppy.

The Museum

The site within the palace is well converted into a museum with all the antique items, sculptures made up of ancient bronze, ancient painting, and even a BudhhaMandapa. The museum is a highly informative and exciting place to visit in Kerala.

Convenience

The best part about the location of the wonderful palace is that it falls on your way to Kovalam from Alleppey and it becomes extremely convenient to drop by and enjoy the beautiful site of the regal home right on NH47.

All these fantastic highlights of the regal home of the ancient kings ranging from the presence of the informative museum, its location, the legendary mural make the magnificent representative palace one of the places must include in Alleppey tour packages and a must-visit place in Alleppey.

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