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Kavalappara Kottaram (Kavalappara Palace), also known as the thousand-year-old palace, is a historical landmark in Kerala’s Palakkad district. Kavalappara is located in Shoranur Municipality, Palakkad District, and is the hub of Valluvanad, a small village with many historically significant sites.
Legacy of the Kavalappara Nairs: Aristocracy of Valluvanadu
The Kavalappara family is an Indian Nair aristocracy. As members of the landed nobility in medieval Kerala, they were pledged to the service of the rajas of the area, first of Palghat and then of Cochin. Their holdings extended to places such as Kailiad and Panayur, and they were based at Kavalappara Desam in Karakkat, Valluvanadu.
Around 900 years ago, the Mooppil Nair dynasty ruled Kavalappara Kottaram. Kavalappara Swaroopam was created during the reign of the last Perumal Rama Varma Kulasekhara Perumal, AD 1090 to 1102. During the medieval period, the Kavalappara Nayar family was one of central Kerala’s wealthiest and most noble families.
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Entry Fee for Kavalappara Kottaram
There is no entry fee to Kavalappara Kottaram
Best Time to Visit Kavalappara Kottaram
One can visit Kavalappara Kottaram anytime throughout the year, the best time to visit is from October to March.
Things to Do at Kavalappara Kottaram
Explore the old architecture, Photography, Nature Walk, and Local Food.
How to Reach Kavalappara Kottaram
Kavalappara Kottaram is 45 kilometers away from the Palakkad Town. The nearest railway station is at Palakkad and the closest airport is Calicut international airport which is 78 kilometers away from the palace.
