Padmanabhapuram Palace visit from Thiruvananthapuram

• Two bottles of mineral water for each person • English-speaking local guide • Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle • Pickup and drop-off at the hotel

• Meals and beverages, unless otherwise mentioned • Tips

• Infants must remain seated on an adult's lap. • Individuals with spinal injuries are advised against participation. • This option is not suitable for pregnant individuals. • Travelers with cardiovascular health issues should avoid this. • A moderate level of physical fitness is required. • Pricing for adults applies to all participants. • Not suitable for pregnant individuals and those with back conditions. • It is recommended to wear comfortable attire and walking shoes. • Padmanabhapuram Palace does not operate on Mondays. • An adult must accompany children at all times.

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.

Pickup may occur at hotels located in the city center or at designated points within city boundaries. Additional charges will apply for pickups outside these central locations based on the distance.

• You will be collected from your accommodation in the morning for a two-hour drive to Thuckalay, located approximately 40 miles from Thiruvananthapuram. The Padmanabhapuram Palace is about a 15-minute journey from Thuckalay. Visit the King's Council Chamber and the Queen Mother's palace, notable for its painted ceiling and impressive halls within this expansive palace complex. You will also view a mahogany musical bow, mica windows, intricately carved royal chairs imported from the Far East, and hanging brass lanterns. The palace includes a stone bed that remains cool during the summer and another wooden bed made from 65 different herbs, thought to have medicinal benefits. There is a museum situated on the palace grounds featuring displays of furniture, wooden and stone statues, coins, weaponry, and utensils. At the conclusion of the tour, lunch (at your own expense) can be enjoyed at a nearby restaurant. Post-lunch, you will be transported back to Thiruvananthapuram and dropped off at your hotel.