{"id":5089,"date":"2026-05-21T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/?page_id=5089"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:23:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:23:43","slug":"places-of-interest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/index.php\/places-of-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"Places of interest"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5089\" class=\"elementor elementor-5089\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc47e51 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc47e51\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c26534 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c26534\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52d082e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"52d082e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puthenmalika-palace-1024x685.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5236\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puthenmalika-palace-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puthenmalika-palace-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puthenmalika-palace-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puthenmalika-palace-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puthenmalika-palace.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae0045a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae0045a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f320ce0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f320ce0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kuthiramalika Palace<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8d489 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e8d489\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Kuthiramalika Palace, also known as Puthenmalika Palace, is a magnificent example of traditional Kerala architecture and a treasure trove of royal artifacts. Located near the renowned Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, this palace was built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore, in the 19th century. Kuthiramalika, meaning &#8220;Mansion of Horses,&#8221; gets its name from the 122 wooden horses that adorn the exterior walls of the palace.Kuthiramalika Palace is a stunning example of traditional Kerala architecture, showcasing intricate woodwork, detailed carvings, and elegant design. The palace is constructed primarily of teakwood, rosewood, marble, and granite, reflecting the opulence and craftsmanship of the era.A visit to Kuthiramalika Palace is not only a journey through history but also an opportunity to connect with the artistic and cultural essence of this beautiful region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4eba0a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e4eba0a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92d65a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92d65a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d6f308 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d6f308\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a29375 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a29375\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad6d0d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ad6d0d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhaswamy-1024x509.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5137\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhaswamy-1024x509.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhaswamy-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhaswamy-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhaswamy-600x298.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhaswamy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e50afdf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e50afdf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c2ea37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c2ea37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located just 14 Kms from resort, a visit to Sri Padhmanabhaswamy Temple is a must to complete the quintessential Kerala experience. It is believed to be the world\u2019s richest temple, with Billions of dollars\u2019 worth of gold and jewellery stored in its cellars, but it showcases much more than its sheer wealth alone. This ancient shrine houses the family deity of the Royal House of Travancore and is still administered by them. The architecture showcases a magnificent blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles built in stone and bronze. Feast your eyes on mural paintings that adorn the outer and interior walls of this sanctum sanctorum. Only hindus are allowed to enter and theres strict dress code<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c1c005 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c1c005\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5342e9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5342e9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kovalam Light House<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31d6fed e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"31d6fed\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4467b2a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4467b2a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c28e166 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c28e166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Just 100 meters from resort overlooking the pristine Arabian Sea coastline the Vizhinjam Lighthouse stands as a striking red and white beacon that has become an iconic landmark in Kerala. Built in 1972, this cylindrical structure crafted entirely of stones offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area, encompassing the azure waters of the Arabian Sea and the golden shores of Kovalam beach. A visit to the Vizhinjam Lighthouse promises a rewarding experience as you ascend the spiral staircase of 144 steps to reach the top, where you can capture unforgettable moments through your lens. The lighthouse boasts modern amenities such as metal halide lamps and an elevator for easy access, ensuring that visitors of all ages can revel in the stunning vistas that unfold before them. Stepping into the historical allure of the early 20th century, the lighthouse remains a testament to Kerala&#8217;s maritime heritage, offering informative displays that shed light on its significance and the evolution of maritime navigation technology.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0a6eb1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0a6eb1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de4c44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6de4c44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vizhinjam-lighthouse.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5124\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vizhinjam-lighthouse.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vizhinjam-lighthouse-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vizhinjam-lighthouse-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vizhinjam-lighthouse-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fd63fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9fd63fd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06b81ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06b81ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kerala Arts &amp; Craft Village -Vellar<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-148f895 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"148f895\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a253666 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a253666\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19d7125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"19d7125\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vellar-art-village-4-1024x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5153\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vellar-art-village-4-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vellar-art-village-4-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vellar-art-village-4-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vellar-art-village-4-600x313.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vellar-art-village-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5681546 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5681546\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7b4540 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7b4540\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spread across 8.5 acres in the beautiful village of Vellar, near Kovalam, Kerala Arts Crafts Village celebrates the rich, diverse and multifarious craft traditions of South Asia and exhibits traditional, folk and ethnic crafts and artefacts of Kerala. The village is an inclusive shared space to revive and replenish the craft cultural in the State It houses 100 highly skilled artisans and includes craft studios, a design lab, an art gallery, an auditorium, a conference hall, a sales emporium, a fair court and a restaurant This hub of artistic heritage offers an experiential understanding to the traveller about the meticulous work involved in creating each handicraft The finished products are put for sale here itself so that travellers get to take home those unique pieces as souvenirs like Aranmula Kannadi (hand crafted mirror), Balaramapuram Kaithari (Kerala mural art, metal crafts, Nettur Petti (ornamental box), coir craft, coconut husk crafts etc).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b50a66 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b50a66\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-737ffe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"737ffe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ponmudi Day Trip<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-612ef57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"612ef57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ponmudi is a scenic misty hill station part of western ghats. its just 67 km from resort perfect for a picknik . Known for its lush tea gardens, 23 winding hairpin bends, and rich biodiversity, it is an ideal eco-tourism destination for trekking, nature walks, and panoramic mountain views. As part of this trip, we can also visit Neyyardam, kotoor elephant rehabilitation center and some other places on the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42cdedb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42cdedb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01ca08a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01ca08a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08db53f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08db53f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Neyyar Dam<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b8519 e-transform elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0b8519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;,&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/neyyar-dam.avif\" title=\"neyyar dam\" alt=\"neyyar dam\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f1516 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24f1516\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The sanctuary is situated in the southeastern part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is characterized by its dense forests, rolling hills, and sparkling water bodies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7b8118 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7b8118\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f14e4cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f14e4cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kotoor Elephant Santuary<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3754334 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3754334\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/IMG_20251223_125552-1-scaled-rntl4mjee8d9g5ydh14w2indwva2p4kx8r3ltstglu.jpg\" title=\"IMG_20251223_125552\" alt=\"filter: 0; fileterIntensity: 0.0; filterMask: 0; captureOrientation: 0;\nrunfunc: 0; algolist: 0;\nmulti-frame: 1;\nbrp_mask:8;\nbrp_del_th:0.0006,0.0000;\nbrp_del_sen:0.1000,0.1000;\nmotionR: 0;\ndelta:1;\nbokeh:1;\nmodule: photo;hw-remosaic: false;touch: (0.46425962, 0.7023614);sceneMode: 2621440;cct_value: 0;AI_Scene: (-1, -1);aec_lux: 177.18088;aec_lux_index: 0;albedo:  ;confidence:  ;motionLevel: 0;weatherinfo: weather?null, icon:null, weatherInfo:100;temperature: 43;zeissColor: bright;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ac084e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ac084e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located in the serene region of Kottur, the Elephant Rehabilitation Centre is a sanctuary dedicated to the welfare and rehabilitation of elephants. This unique center provides a safe haven for rescued and orphaned elephants, offering them a second chance at a peaceful and fulfilling life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f410c9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f410c9e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac55dc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac55dc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ponmudi Hillstation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd38219 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dd38219\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ponmudi_Hills-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-5183\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ponmudi_Hills-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ponmudi_Hills-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ponmudi_Hills-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ponmudi_Hills.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9146fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9146fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nestled in the Western Ghats of Kerala, Ponmudi Hill Station is a peaceful retreat surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and refreshing mountain air. The journey to Ponmudi is filled with scenic views of tea plantations stretching across the hills, accompanied by a gentle, inviting aroma.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c1758b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c1758b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63bdd5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63bdd5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kanyakumari  Day Trip<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87d4577 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87d4577\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Kanyakumari, located at the southernmost tip of mainland India, is world-famous as the sangam (confluence) of three seas\u2014the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. It is renowned for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">breathtaking sunrise and sunset views, the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the massive Thiruvalluvar Statue, and its significance as a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9634a43 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9634a43\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47b4934 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47b4934\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4c363 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d4c363\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Padmanabhapuram Palace<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-424c75d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"424c75d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhapuram-palace-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5204\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhapuram-palace-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhapuram-palace-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhapuram-palace-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhapuram-palace-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/padmanabhapuram-palace.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11fbf0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11fbf0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Padmanabhapuram Palace, Asia&#8217;s largest wooden palace, was the original seat of the kingdom of Travancore. Located in Thuckalay, Tamil Nadu, it is surprisingly managed by the Government of Kerala. Built around 1601 and expanded in the 1750s, it showcases classic Kerala architecture and masterful carpentry.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"AyHoFe_e,AyHoFe_f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=AyHoFe_d\/TKHnVd\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37f7cb1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37f7cb1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e3f8bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e3f8bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vattakottai<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97dcdf4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"97dcdf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Vattakottai.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5247\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Vattakottai.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Vattakottai-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e6695 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4e6695\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Padmanabhapuram Palace is a magnificent testament to Kerala&#8217;s rich history and architectural brilliance, echoing the grandeur of a bygone royal era. En route to Kanyakumari, this iconic structure showcases the unique indigenous architecture of historical Kerala. Once the seat of the Travancore kingdom, the palace stands as a living memory of a time deeply rooted in tradition and opulence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12662fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12662fb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18438f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18438f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kanyakumari<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f97f2af elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f97f2af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;ova-scale-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kanyakumari-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5252\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kanyakumari-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kanyakumari-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kanyakumari-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kanyakumari-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kanyakumari-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vijayavarmabeachresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kanyakumari.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb8426a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb8426a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Kanniyakumari is a special destination in many different ways. It is the southernmost tip of the mainland of India. Three major water bodies \u2013 the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean \u2013 converge right here in Kanniyakumari. Such a geographically blessed destination is rare and these features make Kanniyakumari\u00a0 one of the most visited places in India annually.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kuthiramalika Palace Kuthiramalika Palace, also known as Puthenmalika Palace, is a magnificent example of traditional Kerala architecture and a treasure trove of royal artifacts. Located near the renowned Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, this palace was built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore, in the 19th century. 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