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Poonjar Palace

Location: 47 km from Kottayam near Teekoy
Highlights: Royal architecture, antiques, art relics

Description:

A lesser-known 17th-century palace of the Poonjar royal family. The palace complex houses ancient palm-leaf manuscripts, wooden carvings, royal armory, old lamps, and a replica of the Madurai Meenakshi Temple.

 Unique Features:

• Granite lamps, elephant statues, and rare wooden cot with 64 carvings
• Insight into Kerala's pre-colonial royal life

Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM

Entry Fee: ₹20 – ₹50 approx.