Hill Palace

The Hill Palace diamond sits majestically atop the serene Hill Palace Road in the quaint town of Tripunithura, near Kochi, Kerala. A history-rich architectural phenomenon, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala combines history, art, and culture into the perfect package. Visiting the Hill Palace Museum Kochi is not just a trip; it's a royal journey through time that should top your list of Kochi tour packages.

The Hill Palace Museum was constructed in 1865. It once served as the royal palace of Maharaja Cochin. The museum sprawls over 54 acres, covering 49 traditional buildings erected in the style of architecture known as Kerala. It hosts a museum and a deer park along with a children's park, making it an ideal destination for history lovers, families, and nature lovers.

Hill Top Palace is full of artefacts that narrate volumes about Kerala's glorious past. The museum contains a very rich collection of royal items such as awesome crowns, ornaments, utensils used in ceremonies, and old manuscripts. Such prehistoric relics and stone sculptures are kept in the archaeological department to give an overview of the history of this region.

The grounds around the palace are also a lush haven and are home to ancient medicinal plants-things that one rarely finds in Kerala tour packages, citing its rich Ayurvedic heritage. The Hill Palace Museum Kochi offers panoramic views from the vantage high point, making it a photographer's dream destination.

It is situated on Hill Palace Road in Tripunithura, not very far from the centre of the city of Kochi, but it is still accessible to visitors by road through public transport or private vehicles.

The Hill Palace Tripunithura is more than a historical site; it’s a gateway to Kerala’s royal legacy. Whether you’re exploring the iconic artefacts or soaking in the tranquil ambience, this destination offers an unforgettable experience. Don't forget to include the Hill Palace Kerala in your Kerala tour packages to ensure a rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.

One can see oil paintings, murals, sculptures, manuscripts and belongings of the Kochi royal family. Antique ceramics from the Far East, Kudakkallu  (tombstone), Thoppikkallu (hood stone), laterite memorials and wooden memorials from ancient civilisations like the Indus Valley and Harappa can also be found here. 

It even has a gallery housing contemporary art. It is our pride to have relics of such value and significance placed here. Plan a visit today, and let the grandeur of the Hill Palace Kochi transport you into a bygone era of royalty and splendour.