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Shakthan Thampuran Palace Travel Guide

The Kerala–Dutch style palace of the Cochin ruler Shakthan Thampuran, now a heritage museum.

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Shakthan Thampuran Palace
Time needed1–2 hours
Best timeOctober to March (pleasant weather for the gardens)

Shakthan Thampuran Palace, also known as Vadakkekara Palace, is linked to Raja Rama Varma — Shakthan Thampuran — the Cochin ruler credited with shaping modern Thrissur. The building mixes Kerala and Dutch styles.

Today it houses a museum with sculptures, coins and artefacts from the region, and its gardens make for a calm break in the city.

How to reach

Inside Thrissur town, a short auto ride from Swaraj Round.

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