Tourism in Kuthiramalika

History

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma in traditional Travancore style which is a remarkable specimen till today. Each of the rooms of this Museum houses the articles that were used by the kings and queens of yesteryears. It was the Travancore royalty’s effort to capture the smell of history in the four walls of Kuthiramalika Palace Museum.

The word Kuthiramalika means Horse Bungalow which has got its name from the roof beams which resemble the shape of a horse. The Museum stores ornaments, weapons and rare artifacts of the Travancore Royal family. A Tour to Kuthiramalika will reveal a lot more about the ancient past of Kerala.

Tourist Attractions

The major tourist attraction of the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum is the rare artifacts and collections of royal era. There are two massive thrones in Kuthiramalika which are made of elephant tusks and crystals which still today are a major attraction for the tourists.

Another important tourist attraction near the Kuthiramalika Museum is the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

There is a Boat Club in Akkulam Lake in Trivandrum in Kerala is a wonderful place to take a tour of the Akkulam Lake. There is also a Children’s Park in Akkulam which is the perfect place for the kids to spend a lovely day.