Padmanabhapuram Palace is situated around 64 Km from Trivandrum, at Thuckalay, on the way to Kanyakumari. The Padmanabhapuram Palace is a masterpiece of indigenous Kerala architecture and was once a flourishing capital of the powerful Venad Kingdom which later became famous as the erstwhile princely state of Travancore. The palace is believed to have been built by Iravi Varma Kulasekhara Perumal, the ruler of Venad, around 1601 AD and was later rebuilt by King Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma.

Even though the region comes under the State premises of Tamil Nadu, the Padmanabhapuram Palace is owned by the Government of Kerala. The Palace is made of wood with intricate rosewood carvings, astounding sculptures and murals.

This Palace is an extraordinary place with splendid sights. It has a Durbar Hall with a shiny black floor made of a mix of egg white, jaggery, lime, burnt coconut, charcoal and river sand. The temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi, the secret underground passages, the famous medicinal bed in the King’s bedroom, mural paintings, pictures of Lord Krishna, open-air swimming baths, fish carvings and hanging brass lanterns that have been continuously lit since the 18th century are some of the splendour of this palace.

Best Time to visit

November to May is the best time to visit Padmanabhapuram Palace.

Timings : All days of the week, except Monday

Entrance Fee:

Way to reach

 By Air - Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport to Padmanabhapuram Palace which is situated at a distance of 56.2 Km.

 By Rail - Nagercoil Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Padmanabhapuram Palace which is situated at a distance of 16.6 Km.

By Bus: Nagercoil Bus Station is the nearest bus station to Padmanabhapuram Palace which is situated at a distance of 15 Km.