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Punnathur Kotta is a fort and former palace situated in Kottapadi, around 2 kilometers from the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple, in the Thrissur District of Kerala State. Punnathurkotta was once a local ruler’s palace, but now the palace grounds are used to house the elephants belonging to the temple of Guruvayoor and has been called Anakkotta (meaning ‘Elephant Fort’).
There is also a Naalu Kettu in the compound, a typical rectangular home with a central courtyard belonging to the Punnathur Raja. It is poorly run and currently houses a Papan (Mahout) training school. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Bhagavathy in this complex.
Sprawling over 11.5 acres, it is a very pretty location surrounded by lush foliage. The jumbo elephants are its main attractions; about 60 of them are housed here and taken care of.
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Things to do at Punnathur Kotta
Visit the Shiva temple nearby, Watch elephants, Enjoy the beauty of green nature, Photography.
Entry Fee to Punnathur Kotta
The entry fee to Punnathur Kotta is INR 10 per person, and there is an additional charge of INR 25 for the camera.
Best Time to Visit Punnathur Kotta
This place is hot and humid in summer times. The best time to visit Punnathur Kotta is from October to March.
How to Reach Punnathur Kotta
The nearest airport is Cochin international airport which is around 80 kilometers away from Guruvayur. You can get a bus or train from Cochin to Guruvayur or you can hire a cab from the airport. The nearest railway station is the Guruvayur railway station.
