Royal Heritage Tour of Tripunithura

4.8 (5 reviews) 2–3 hours Private tour

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Royal Heritage Tour of Tripunithura — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Royal Heritage Tour of Tripunithura, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A common feedback from all our visitors has been that getting to meet a local family, in this case members of the Royal Family, is the most memorable part of their trip. While some conversations are about how the family reacts to their non-royal status today, most conversations are around day to day happenings in Kochi/Kerala and also about the country of the visitor. It is like meeting with friends whom you have not been in touch with for a long time, and this a happy reunion. The host family is well travelled and well educated which makes the conversation so much more enriching. The local history of the family and that of the city of Kochi/Kerala sets the tone for the meet with the family. Visitors also get to spend good time in a part of Kochi that is hardly visited by tourists, both foreign as well as domestic.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: The Traveling Gecko

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea/Coffee/Refreshing Drink
Included: Light refreshments
Included: Local guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Hill Palace Museum

one hour Admission included

Tour of the galleries which exhibit general and personal items from the collections donated by the Cochin Royal Family and other Aristocratic families.
Poornathrayesa Temple

10 min

The relevance of the Temple to the Royal Family and its significance in the social history of the people will be highlighted. We will not be entering the temple, but admire its architecture and appreciate the symbolism of a Hindu temple from outside.
Stop 3

10 min

The Dutch era structure has an interesting connection with the Educational and Cultural history of the Family and the people.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please wait at the ticket counter located on the left as soon as you enter the main gate.

End point

Using your ticket

It is advisable not to wear shorts or sleeveless tops. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Please present this voucher to the guide before the trail starts
Tour not available on days when there is a unscheduled strike in the city or any political unrest
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Photography is not allowed inside the Hill Palace Museum. Your camera can be secured in a locker whose key will be handed over to you.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
A maximum of 10 people per booking.
Some amount of walking is involved, including climbing stairs, first to the entrance of the Museum and then inside to access the upper floor.
Shoes have to be removed before entering the Museum. The floor outside the Museum gets hot, so it is advisable to wear socks.
Passport details required at time of booking
Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Photography is not allowed inside the Hill Palace Museum. You are allowed to click pictures outside of the buildings and the landscaped gardens. Your camera can be secured in a locker and the key will be given to you.
Mobile phones are not allowed inside the Hill Palace Museum. It can be secured in a locker and the key will be given to you.
Not recommended for travelers with knee problems as there are steps to be climbed at the Hill Palace Museum