Padmanabhapuram is a city and a municipality near Thuckalay in Kanyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Padmanabhapuram was the erstwhile capital of the princely state of Travancore in India. The Travancore King, Rama Varma, who was popularly known as Dharma Raja, shifted the capital in 1795 from Padmanabhapuram to Thiruvananthapuram. By that time, the boundaries of the Travancore had extended to half of the present day Kerala State. Padmanabhapuram formed part of the Travancore Kingdom and subsequently the Travancore-Cochin State. It was when the States were divided on linguistic basis that Kalkulam, Vilavancode, Thovala and Agastheeswaram Taluks of erstwhile Thiruvananthapuram District of the then Travancore- Cochin State were included in the then Madras State (later renamed as Tamil Nadu) as Kanyakumari District.
The Padmanabhapuram Palace is one of the most magnificent monuments of Tamilnadu. It is situated in Kanyakumari district, 15 km from Nagercoil and 55 km South-West of Thiruvananthapuram. The Padmanabhapuram palace was the seat of power of the rulers of Travancore. The palace is known for its planning and military architecture and remained the center of power till 1790, when the capital was shifted to Thiruvananthapuram. The main attractions of the Padmanabhapuram Palace are its sheer aestheti
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram, 6 km from Thiruvananthapuram city.
By Train
The nearest railway station from Padmanabhapuram is at Nagercoil, 15 Km away.
Shopping in Padmanabhapuram is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Padmanabhapuram to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in
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