Arakkal Museum - tourmet

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Sight Address : Arakkal Museum is located 3 km from Kunnar.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Arakkal museum is a part of the Arakkal palace. The museum was once the durbar hall and it was converted into a museum in the year 2005. This palace is the Royal residence of the Arakkal family who is the only Royal Muslim dynasty in Kerala to control the coastal areas and Lakshadweep. The palace is around 200 years old and is known as Arakkal kettu. This palace is considered as a protected monument by the Archaeological department. The Arakkal kettu consists of the palace, administrative block, mosques and residential building. There is a bell tower near the gate and has a huge bronze bell is hung there. The mosques here are worth seeing. Even though the renovations have been done by the state government, it is still under the ownership of the Arakkal family. The museum is double storied and the various artifacts are kept for display in the second floor. Some of the items that are displayed here include a shehnai which is a musical instrument, old model fans, telephones, ancient compass, royal furniture, glass, silver and bronze utensils, wooden box, hunting equipments such as spear, sword etc.

Arakkal Museum-exterior -kannur

HistoryEdit

Arakkal Museum was opened in July 2005, after some renovation done to it. The cost of the renovation was estimated to be about INR 9,000,000. The Arakkal rulers gained importance in the Malabar region after they bought the Angelo fort and their association with the kings of Mysore. They however did not want any rivalry with the British and hence agreed into a peaceful settlement. They received the title of Sultan during the 15th century, and their dynasty came to an end by August 1947. . The Palace is believed to be 200 years old. The existence of the Arakkal family has been recorded as early as 12th century AD.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9.30 am to 5.30 pm

Closed OnEdit

Monday.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

Ticket Required : yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 10

Kids Rs. : Rs 5

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 10

Kids Rs. : Rs 5

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Taj restaurant – Kannur ; C E-29/1057 S M Road,Kannur, Kannur – 670001 , India. ; Ph/M – Phone : 0497-2709057 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : From the kannur bus stand you can hire a taxi or a cab to reach the Arrraction

BUS : Nearest Bus Station: Kannur

Train : Nearest Railway Station: Kannur

Air : Nearest Airport: Kozhikode (120 kms)

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry plenty of water and camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

Summer season in kannur starts from the month of March and ends in May. During this period temperatures are hot and the humidity is high due to the proximity of the Arabian Ocean.