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Kowdiar
Palace is one of the beautiful and grandest palaces in Kerala. Kowdiar
Palace located in Thiruvananthapuram was built during the reign of Sree
Moolam Thirunal in 1915 and was presented to Sethu Parvati Bayi, who
once was the Junior Rani of Attingal under the Senior Rani, Sethu
Lekshmi Bayi. It is also the official home of the Travancore Royal
Family. The majestic Kowdiar Palace owes it's distinct name in history
to the rulers of Travancore who were great patrons of art and
architecture.
It is the perfect example of Kerala style architecture. Situated in the
heart of Trivandrum, this palace has over 150 rooms, 3 stories, wooden
lift, and 6 steeples. The Kowdiar palace is restricted for tourists.
Kowdiar Palace is the personal residence of the members of the
Travancore family.
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Their
family get togethers are conducted here. Public are not allowed here. We
can see the beauty of this Royal palace from the gate.
Its architectural works are famous. Many belonging to Travancore family
are exhibited here. It will give us a visual treat. But entry to this
famous palace is restricted. Raj Bhavan, Kanakakkunnu Palace, Napier
museum are the main attractions near to it.
This palace has great historical importance. It also has a fine place in
the Kerala history. Kowdiar Palace was the home of Travancore Maharajas.
The last Raja Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma is buried in the
beautiful garden of this palace.
Getting
There
It's only
14 kms from
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and only 6 kms from
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. It is located on Thenmala
Road which is well-connected via all means of local transportation.
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