Kuthiramalika Palace is situated adjacent to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple at East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram. Visitors can visit this historical palace between 0830 - 1300 hrs, 1500 - 1730 hrs and the palace will be closed for visitors on Mondays. The visitors are charged a nominal entrance fee of Rs. 10 per adult and Rs. 5 per kids.
The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore,. Kuthiramalika which means Horse Bungalow takes its name from the roof beams which are carved to resemble the faces of 122 horses. Kuthira Malika (Mansion of Horses) is also known as (official Name) Puthen Malika (New Mansion). The courtyard of Kuthira Malika is the venue for Swathi Sangeethotsavam. A portion of Kuthira Malika has been converted to a Palace Museum that houses some of the assets owned by the Travancore Royal Family that includes Kathakali mannequins, Belgian mirrors, crystal chandeliers, paintings, armaments, musical instruments, traditional furniture and other artefacts.
The Kuthira Malika is well accessible by road, the nearest railway station is only a kilometer away from this place. Also the airport, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is situated only 6 Km away.
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