Hill Palace Museum With Local Style Lunch

5.0 (4 reviews) 4–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

One of the most visited places in Kochi by everyone. The beauty of these places has attracted many on the movies of Malayalam industry make it more famous for film locations. The museum has been maintained for people to understand the history of the Kings who ruled Kerala.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Hindi
Written guide: Hindi, English
Operated by: K4 Kerala Holidays & Travels

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Tea and coffee: Experience the Local Chai Wallas
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Lunch: Kerala Style Or Local Indian Style
Included: Bottled water: One Bottle Drinking Water Per Person

Not included

Not included: Anything Else which is not mentioned on the inclusions

Itinerary

Hill Palace Museum

4 hours Admission included

Hill Palace is the largest archeological museum in Kerala, located at Tripunithura, Kochi. It was the imperial administrative office and official residence of Cochin Maharaja. Built in 1865, the palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across 54 acres (220,000 m2). The complex has an archaeological museum, a heritage museum, a deer park, a pre-historic park and a children’s park.[1] The campus of the museum is home to several rare species of medicinal plants. Presently the palace has been converted into a museum by The Kerala State Archaeology Department and is open to public. The palace is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the city centre and is approachable by road and rail.

The Centre for Heritage Studies (CHS), an autonomous research and training institute set up by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala also functions at the site
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple

30 min

The Chottanikkara (correction of Jyotiannakkara) Devi Temple is a famous temple of mother goddess Lakshmi Devi known as Sree Bhagavathi. Lakshmi is believed to be residing in Chottanikkara along with Supreme Deity Lord Maha Vishnu. The temple is located at Chottanikkara, a southern suburb of the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India and is one of the most popular temples in the state. In terms of temple architecture, Chottanikkara temple stands out to be an ultimate testimonial for the ancient Vishwakarma sthapathis (wooden sculpture) along with Sabarimala temple. Sree Mahamaya Bhagawati (Aadiparashakthi), the goddess of power, is one of the most popular deities in Kerala and the supreme mother goddess in Hinduism. Chottanikkara Devi is worshipped at the temple, in three different forms: as Maha Saraswati in the morning, draped in white; Maha Lakshmi at noon, draped in crimson; and as Maha Kali in the evening, decked in blue. Supreme lord Shiva, Ganesh & Lord Dharmasastha (Ayyappa) is also worshiped at the temple. People suffering from mental illnesses & commonly visit the temple, as Chottanikkara devi is said to cure her devotees. One should not miss the 'Guruthi Pooja' in the 'Keezhkkaavu' temple at Chottanikkara. Goddess 'keezhkkaavu devi' is believed to be 'Bhadrakali'(Mahakali), in her fierce form or ugra form. Bhadrakali is a form of mother Kali, supposed to be born from the third eye of lord Shiva, to kill the demon king 'Daruka'. Guruthi pooja is a ritual done at late evening to invoke goddess Mahakali. Earlier 'Guruthi Pooja' was done only on Fridays. But nowadays, it is performed every day.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cape Town Cochin
Collection O 81774 Stars
Itsy Hotels Palm Grove By D2V
Aspire Kochi
Collection O 83648 The South Station Hotel
OYO 77385 Grand Palm
Hotel Palmyra Grand Inn
Caprice Mg Road
Capital O 84543 Grand Residency
Hotel Trance Inn
OYO 87153 NAS Tourist Home
Club Vale Residency

and 506 more pickup points

Any Hotel / Airport Near to Kochi

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.