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Sight Address : Sree Chitra Art Gallery is located towards the North side of Napier Museum. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sree Chitra Art Gallery also spelled as Sree Chithra Art Gallery is situated adjacent to the Napier museum and has an explicit collection of Raja Ravi Varma paintings. Also on display are exquisite Mughal, Rajasthani & Rajput. The Tanjore and Balinese paintings popular for their intricate & elegant stone work with rich colors used in the paintings reflect the jewels of Indian art.The Sri Chitra gallery has an international appeal to art lovers with its display of Tibetan, Chinese & Japanese art works. The section on miniature paintings is sure to leave you awe inspired. It is recommended to schedule a good two to three hours to visit this gallery to see & appreciate the various facets on display.
Sree Chithra Art Gallery Thiruvanathapuram
HistoryEdit
Sree Chitra Art Gallery is located towards the North side of Napier Museum. It was established in 1935 by the then Maharaja (King) of Travancore, Sri Chithira Tirunal. This art gallery is internationally renowned for its rare collection and displays original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich; exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India as well as paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. This art gallery is one of the finest of its kind in India, which collaborated both ancient (down to the 18th century) and modern art.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
10.00 am to 4.45 pm
Closed OnEdit
Closed on all Mondays, Wednesdays and Forenoons.
Best Season to VisitEdit
August to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 3 Hours
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 10
Kids Rs. : Rs 4
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 10
Kids Rs. : Rs 4
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
- Hotel Indrapuri Rajdhani – Thiruvananthapuram ; Vanross Junction near Gorkey Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
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.
