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See, feel, touch and taste the authentic art, culture and natural beauty of Kerala. Our concierge team at Mekosha loves to create special itineraries and private insider tours. They will to introduce you to hard-to-access experts to get you under the skin of real Kerala.

These handpicked and curated experiences and excursions allow you to connect with surroundings and fully enjoy Kerala.

VARKALA BEACH OR PAPANASAM BEACH

Varkala, or Papanasam beach is a heaven for sun-bathing and swimming. Located close to Mekosha it is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Kerala. The evening views of the sunset are an experience not to miss.

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PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE

The temple and its assets belong to Lord Padmanabhaswamy and were, for a long time, controlled by a Trust headed by the Travancore royal family making it the wealthiest place of worship in the world.

It is conservatively estimated that the value of the monumental items is close to ₹1.2 lakh crore or ₹1.2 trillion (US$19 billion). If the antique and cultural value were taken into account these assets could ten times the current market price.

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CHITRA ART GALLERY

The Sri Chitralayam, popularly known as Sri Chitra Art Gallery, was opened to the public by the Maharaja of Travancore Sri Chitra Thirunal on the 25th of September 1935 for education & development of arts. It has a collection of paintings representing the various genres of paintings in India, along with a few from other parts of Asia with a distinct stamp of Indian culture.

No efforts were spared in furnishing this gallery with rare & representative specimens of paintings from near & far. A large collection of paintings is a generous gift from the Royal House of Travancore and also from Kilimanoor Royal family. The major attraction here is the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, revered as one of the greatest painters of India.

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KUTHIRA MALIKA

Known as the Mansion of Horses, the palace gets its name from the 122 horses that are carved into the wooden wall brackets supporting the southern roof. The official name of the palace is Puthen Malika (New Mansion). The palace forms part of a vast complex of royal buildings in the vicinity of Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The building was left unoccupied for more than a century following the demise of Swathi Thiruna in 1846. Kuthira Malika is an example of traditional Kerala architecture with its typical sloping roofs, overhanging eaves, pillared verandahs and enclosed courtyards. Intricate carvings adorn the wooden ceilings with each room having a distinctive pattern.

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SHANKUMUGHAM BEACH

The vast stretch of white sand and the serene atmosphere away from the crowds of the city provide all the ingredients for relaxation and for enjoying a special evening. The beach is considered to be the ‘Arattukadavu’ of Sri Ananthapadmanabhan – the presiding deity of the city. Thousands of Hindus perform ‘Bali Tharpanam’ during special occasions

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