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Sight Address : Chalai Bazaar is an old shopping area in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Chalai bazaar was created by the erstwhile travancore kings who ruled trivandrum from 1729 to 1950s, to provide for the daily needs of the people of trivandrum. The maharaja ( meaning the king ) brought families of particular trading sect called chaliyas from tamil nadu , gave them land and facilities to start and maintain market, which turned into the present day chala market. The name chala itself is derived from the name of the traders the ” chaliyas”.Chalai Bazaar (Chala Market) is an old shopping area in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The market is spread through the narrow 2 km road connecting Killippalam and East Fort, which runs from East to West. The by-lanes too have an array of shops. There is virtually nothing that is not available in Chala, from fruits and vegetables, gold and silver to paint and hardware.Most shops are open from 9 am to 8 pm daily except Sundays. The place gets very crowded in the evenings. A number of good eateries also dot the area.
Chalai bazar Thiruvanathapuram Kerla
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
9 am to 8 pm
Closed OnEdit
Sundays.
Best Season to VisitEdit
During the month of April and December
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon , Evening & Night.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 3 Hours
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Azad Restaurant – Thiruvananthapuram ; Chalai Bazar, Near East Fort ,Trivandrum, Kerala. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – cuisine:Biriyani,Continental,Kerala,South-Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : You can get prepaid taxis from the airport as well as the railway station .Fares may range anywhere between Rs 150 to 500 depending on the distance covered.
BUS : Nearest bus stand is the Central Bus Stand,tiruvanantpuram.
Train : The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram central railway station
Air : Thiruvananthapura, airport is the nearest airport to go to Kanakakunnu palace.
Others : Auto rickshaws is also available to reach this place in trivandrum. Auto rickshaws in Trivandrum do not run on meter; however the charges are very minimal when compared to the other cities in Kerala. While travelling through an auto rickshaw, do not discuss the rate when you reach your destination. Negotiate a rate before getting into an auto rickshaw, as fares will rarely exceed Rs 70. There are no night fares and autos are a safe mode of travel. You can also rent out a two wheeler for around Rs 350 to 500 a day and the deposit will cost you around Rs 1500 per day.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry your own food and plenty of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
This place become very hot and humid,loose cotton clothing is advisable.
HelplineEdit
Police station 100/0471-2331843
Fire Station 101
Ambulance 108
Child Line 1098
Tourism 1600444747
Railway Alert: 919846200100
Women Helpline Number: 1091/04742764579.
