Description:
Located about 45 km from Kanyakumari is the Padmanabhapuram palace spread over a sprawling area of 6 acres. On display in this palace are many antiquities, including the armory of the royal family of Travancore. Capital of Travancore until 1798 A.D. It is an ancient seat of Travancore rulers. In the Ramaswamy temple adjoining the palace, scenes from the Ramayana have been carved in 45 panels.
