Hello friends,
Today I am going to share my personal experience when visiting Padmanabhapuram Palace in Kanyakumari
Padmanabhapuram was the capital city of Hindu kings of Travancore. This palace was the home of these kings. THis is not owned and maintained by the Kerala government. This palace is located in the foothills of serene Veli hills surrounded by river Valli. The location is near Western Ghats mountains and that gives the visitors beautiful scenery along with the historical tour. Palace is well maintained
The palace is one of the best examples of Kerala architecture of that era. It is mostly constructed of wood. The palace takes up more than an acre and you have to walk quite a bit to reach all structures of the palace. The palace has many structures namely King’s Council Chamber, Queen’sPalace, Performance hall etc
You would find comfortable 2/3 star hotels/accommodation near the palace and its surrounding location, though doesn’t expect them to be perfect.
As this place is well maintained and controlled by the government, you will not have any safety issues. Though keep watch outskirts of this palace as it is full of mountains and forests