Recent Visit To Golden Peak, and Padmanapuram Palace


Thread Starter #16
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#16
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
2. Padmanabhapuram Palace
Padmanabhapuram Palace is located at Padmanabhapuram Fort, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India. But, the Palace belong to Kerala government property.

This trip was initially planned for Kanyakumari trip, but diverted to this Palace due to other assignments.

DSC01335.jpg

pad2.jpg

pad3.jpg
 
Thread Starter #17
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#17
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
We intend to do Kanyakumari, and Marthandom visits during this trip on this weekend. Hence, we started of early from Pathanamthitta, and collected my son from hostel. We had breakfast from Uday Surya Restaurant, Parasala, Kerala. This restaurant is having sufficient parking space and bathrooms. It is on left side of the highway on route to Marthandom. I recommend this restaurant for food. Our plan got changed after having yummy breakfast. We could not make Marthandom, and Kanyakumari together. We want to go back to Pathanamthitta, as we have some other appointments. Hence we changed the program to Padmanapuram Palace and cancelled the other two locations. I visited this place during my college days. Anyway, it was a good experience.

Visiting hours: 9am to 5pm (All days except Mondays).

DSC01337.jpg

DSC01346.jpg

DSC01347.jpg

DSC01348.jpg
 
Thread Starter #18
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#18
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
Interestingly, we have to keep our footwares in clock room. Footwares are not allowed inside the palace. Hence we have to move on barefoot. 10Rs for one pair of chapels. Still camera separate charges. The property belongs to Kerala Government. They allocated guides on specific areas. These guides can explain on multiple languages. We decided to spent some time, and listen to those guides and illustrations.

DSC01343.jpg

DSC01344.jpg

DSC01345.jpg

DSC01349.jpg

DSC01350.jpg

DSC01351.jpg

DSC01352.jpg
 
#20
ASIR

ASIR

V6
#20
Joined
Jul 3, 2012
Messages
262
Likes
106
Location
Marthandam, KanyaKumari
Nice travelogue Brother. Glad that you visited my native. The Restaurant is nice. People say its been owned by veteran cine actress Radha.
Padmanapuram Palace is a heritage one which is worth a visit. Nice photos of Ponmudi too.
 
Thread Starter #21
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#21
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
mastiandroid5 said:
Good travelogue and pics. I enjoyed going through the Padmanabhapuram palace. I had been there last year. It definitely is a must visit place.
Click to expand...
Thanks mastiandriod5. Definitely, it must be included in the list of places to visit.

ASIR said:
Nice travelogue Brother. Glad that you visited my native. The Restaurant is nice. People say its been owned by veteran cine actress Radha.
Padmanapuram Palace is a heritage one which is worth a visit. Nice photos of Ponmudi too.
Click to expand...
Thanks ASIR. Actually intend to visit the below place of Marthandom. Wish to see the Bishop.
marth.jpg
 
Thread Starter #22
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#22
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
Poomukham –(Entrance)
The place where the King entertained special guests. Built in the indigenous architectural style of Kerala. The entrance-top of this building is shaped as triangle. On the wooden ceiling ninety flowers have been carved. Each of them is marvelous and unique. Following items are available in the poomukham,
• Hanging brass lamp with a knight on horseback,
• A cot built of seven pieces of polished granite,
• A Chinese chair presented to the king by Chinese Merchants,
• An Onavillu presented to the King as tribute by landlords and chieftains of different clans during the onam festival.
The onavillu is the finest examples of the exquisite of Kerala style of paintings.

DSC01353.jpg

DSC01354.jpg

DSC01360.jpg

DSC01363.jpg

DSC01364.jpg

DSC01365.jpg

DSC01366.jpg

DSC01367.jpg
 
Thread Starter #23
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#23
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
DSC01371.jpg

Manthrasala

The Manthrasala is a hall having considerable importance. Generally, the term Manthrasala refers to place of administration It was at this hall that the King held discussions with his ministers and took discussions with his ministers and took important decisions. The wood carvings on the roof and beams across it proclaim the expertise of the craftsmanship. Manthrasala has only one projection and eleven
number of Kilivathil. A Kilivathil is a tiny window, the shutters of which are beautifully decorated with mirror work in different hues. Chinese model sittings that adorn the Manthrasala are rich with wonderful carvings. The floor of the Manthrasala is typical of the rare technology that was in vogue.

DSC01372.jpg

DSC01374.jpg

DSC01373.jpg

DSC01375.jpg

DSC01381.jpg

DSC01382.jpg

DSC01385.jpg

DSC01383.jpg

DSC01384.jpg
 
Thread Starter #24
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#24
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
Dining Hall
Dining Hall (Oottupura), The kings of Travancore were known for their generous hospitality. Over 2000 people were served free meals in this grand dining hall on a daily basis. Each story of this two storied building is built to accommodate one thousand people at a time. The huge Chinese jars which were used to store pickles for the feast are exhibited in the ground floor.

DSC01386.jpg

DSC01387.jpg

DSC01393.jpg

DSC01395.jpg

DSC01396.jpg

DSC01398.jpg

DSC01399.jpg

DSC01400.jpg

DSC01401.jpg
 
#26
ASIR

ASIR

V6
#26
Joined
Jul 3, 2012
Messages
262
Likes
106
Location
Marthandam, KanyaKumari
Mathew bro the Bishop House is just a half kms from my office and home. I noticed some function going on last Thursday specializing him. Next time we will meet if you plan a trip this side
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Thread Starter #27
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#27
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
Highway Ranger said:
After our visit, I was telling my wife that we were leading a far more luxurious life than those kings... LOL
Click to expand...
Thanks HR. Those Kings were having retired life too. Oil bath, fruit diet, Ayurveda treatments etc.

ASIR said:
Mathew bro the Bishop House is just a half kms from my office and home. I noticed some function going on last Thursday specializing him. Next time we will meet if u plan a trip this side
Click to expand...
Thanks ASIR. Really. Definitely to visit this Bishop. He visited us in Kuwait, hence we have to visit him. Hope to meet you in next visit.
 
Thread Starter #28
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#28
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
Some more photos are attaching. Nice weather, not crowded even though a weekend, the visit was a visual treat. Check these roof tiles. They are still surviving without any paint/repaint. They are of top quality. I put roof tiles on my house roof. It need frequent repaints on fixed interval to avoid algae due to monsoon. It shows the quality of the materials used in the construction of this palace. You can find this person (me) with family in one of the photo.

DSC01404.jpg

DSC01405.jpg

DSC01409.jpg

DSC01410.jpg

DSC01412.jpg

DSC01411.jpg

DSC01413.jpg

DSC01399.JPG
 
Thread Starter #29
Mathew

Mathew

V10
#29
Joined
Nov 7, 2013
Messages
1,358
Likes
1,059
Location
Kuwait, KL03
Kitchen comes after the food court. Big Chinese jars can be found on the entrance to the Kitchen. Miniature water tanks used for soaking, and washing raw rice are displayed. Multiple Stone Grinding Apparatus can be found on the way. Aatu Kallu (Grinding Apparatus) can be found near one of the water tank. These are of big size. How they managed such big Aatu Kallu?

DSC01414.jpg

DSC01415.jpg

DSC01417.jpg

DSC01416.jpg

DSC01418.jpg

DSC01420.jpg

DSC01421.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom