Sree Chithra Enclave, Thiruvananthapuram

Opened in 1993, this museum depicts the history of the Travancore Royal Family and displays their personal belongings and artefacts. Old newspaper footage and deeds describing events are also exhibited. Sree Chithra Enclave is located inside the Museum Complex in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 3 km away

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 5 km away

Courtesy: Kerala Tourism Official website ,Wikipedia, Google images

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