Trivandrum Hotels Near Koyikkal Palace
Trivandrum city is as well known as a historic destination in south India as it is known for its beauty and beaches. The city offers a huge variety of historic spots and buildings that define the cities thousand year old culture. Among such historically significant buildings is the Koyikkal Palace that is located outside the city among lush countryside.
Take the road to Ponmudi hill station and the Courtallam Waterfalls and on the way, around 18kms from Trivandrum you will find the strikingly beautiful Koyikkal Palace. The Palace is situated far away from the din of the city amongst tranquil surroundings and lush countryside. Constructed as a royal palace during the reign of the Venad Royal family for the Umayamma Rani, the palace served as a getaway. Today this quaint and still strikingly beautiful palace has been converted Department of Archaeology into a museum that has a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum in it. The Palace was constructed in the traditional south Indian style of architecture called Nalukettu and includes the signature slanting roofs and an open courtyard on the inside. The palace museum contains some of the rarest exhibits that range from musical instruments to rare Roman coins. The Numismatic Museum has ancient coins from all over the world including Roman coins said to be dating back to 14 to 180 AD. The Museum also houses ‚¬rasi' that is the world's smallest coin plus it also has the ‚¬Amaida' that is Venice made coin. The ‚¬Amaida' is said to have been presented to Jesus Christ and today is the exclusive property of the Museum. The rare and priceless collections of coins on display are a delight for those wanting to know more on history of mankind. Other than coins the Folklore Museum has a collection of rarest of the rare musical instruments like the Chandravalayam that is a percussion instrument used only during recital of Ramakathappattu (Ramayana). The Museum also reflects the daily life of the Kings and common man and also contains some of the items that belonged to the Queen. The Museum is a must visit just for the variety and priceless value of the rare items that you will most certainly find nowhere else in the world.
Hotels near Koyikkal Palace in Trivandrum
Hotel Chaithram is among the finest 2 star Trivandrum hotels near Koyikkal Palace. The hotel is widely recommended by travelers and former guests for its great service standards. The hotel offers fine rooms, 'Salkara' - a multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, internet access, beauty parlor and ATM facility inside the premises. The room rates start from Rs.1596.
Hotel Regency is one of the fine budget hotels in Trivandrum near Koyikkal Palace and is 6kms from the Airport. The hotel facilities include a multi cuisine restaurant, conference facilities, internet and a roof-top restaurant. The room rates start from Rs.800.
Take the road to Ponmudi hill station and the Courtallam Waterfalls and on the way, around 18kms from Trivandrum you will find the strikingly beautiful Koyikkal Palace. The Palace is situated far away from the din of the city amongst tranquil surroundings and lush countryside. Constructed as a royal palace during the reign of the Venad Royal family for the Umayamma Rani, the palace served as a getaway. Today this quaint and still strikingly beautiful palace has been converted Department of Archaeology into a museum that has a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum in it. The Palace was constructed in the traditional south Indian style of architecture called Nalukettu and includes the signature slanting roofs and an open courtyard on the inside. The palace museum contains some of the rarest exhibits that range from musical instruments to rare Roman coins. The Numismatic Museum has ancient coins from all over the world including Roman coins said to be dating back to 14 to 180 AD. The Museum also houses ‚¬rasi' that is the world's smallest coin plus it also has the ‚¬Amaida' that is Venice made coin. The ‚¬Amaida' is said to have been presented to Jesus Christ and today is the exclusive property of the Museum. The rare and priceless collections of coins on display are a delight for those wanting to know more on history of mankind. Other than coins the Folklore Museum has a collection of rarest of the rare musical instruments like the Chandravalayam that is a percussion instrument used only during recital of Ramakathappattu (Ramayana). The Museum also reflects the daily life of the Kings and common man and also contains some of the items that belonged to the Queen. The Museum is a must visit just for the variety and priceless value of the rare items that you will most certainly find nowhere else in the world.
Hotels near Koyikkal Palace in Trivandrum
Hotel Chaithram is among the finest 2 star Trivandrum hotels near Koyikkal Palace. The hotel is widely recommended by travelers and former guests for its great service standards. The hotel offers fine rooms, 'Salkara' - a multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, internet access, beauty parlor and ATM facility inside the premises. The room rates start from Rs.1596.
Hotel Regency is one of the fine budget hotels in Trivandrum near Koyikkal Palace and is 6kms from the Airport. The hotel facilities include a multi cuisine restaurant, conference facilities, internet and a roof-top restaurant. The room rates start from Rs.800.
