Thevally Palace

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Sight Address : Thevally Palace is situated at a distance of about 25 km from Kollam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Thevally Palace, an extremely popular heritage building and a wonderful piece of architecture, is situated at a distance of about 25 km from Kollam. A houseboat tour through the Ashtamudi Lake will take travelers to this historic building which was once the abode of the King of Travancore.The palace, constructed during the period of 1811 to 1819 when Gauri Parvathi Bai was ruing this region, served as a place for the Kings to conduct meetings with the British officials. The architecture of the palace, which is a mixture of British, Dutch and Portuguese styles, attests to the erstwhile glory of the princely reign.The entire structure of the palace, made of lime plaster and laterite, delight the beholders boundlessly. The palace has an enchanting beauty as it is located on the banks of the lake. The palace premises consist of a temple, the presiding deity of which is Lord Sastha.

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HistoryEdit

Thevally Palace, constructed during the period of 1811 to 1819 when Gauri Parvathi Bai was ruing this region, served as a place for the Kings to conduct meetings with the British officials. The architecture of the palace, which is a mixture of British, Dutch and Portuguese styles, attests to the erstwhile glory of the princely reign.The entire structure of the palace, made of lime plaster and laterite, delight the beholders boundlessly. The palace has an enchanting beauty as it is located on the banks of the lake. The palace premises consist of a temple, the presiding deity of which is Lord Sastha.Built during the reign of Gauri Parvathi Bai, between 1811 and 1819, it was the residence of the erstwhile Maharaja of Travancore, whenever he visited Kollam for meetings with the British resident. Built with laterite and lime plaster, the structure is a blend of Dutch, English and Portuguese architectural styles.A temple dedicated to Lord Sastha is also seen.The British resident’s faithful pet dog used to swim across the lake to hand over the love letters of his master to the palace lady.A crumbling pedestal has been built in memory of this faithful dog.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

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Best Season to VisitEdit

August to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 3 Hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

The Riverside – Kollam ; Thevally, Mathilil P.O, | Kollam 691 601, Kerala, India, Kollam 691601, India ; Ph/M – +91 474 2751111 ; Food Serve – Cuisines: American, Chinese, Indian, Seafood, International, British

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxi service is available from the airport and railway station to reach this place in kollam.

BUS : Nearest Bus Station is Kollam bus station

Train : Nearest Railway Station Kollam railway station .

Air : Nearest Airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at a distance of 71 kms.

Others : The ferry boat station is located near the Kollam bus stand, just 3 km from the railway station. Boat jetty is the most exciting way to access various cities and towns in Kerala.

Things to CarryEdit

Camera and of course sun-screen.

Safety / WarningEdit

The climate of Kollam is tropical and humid with regular showers almost throughout the year. The summer season (March to May) can be oppressive with temperature and humidity climbing to high levels while the monsoon arrives in June and continues till September.