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a representative of traditional Nalukettu, the typical old Kerala architecture. This ancient palace dates back to the 15th century. Here you can see a double storeyed traditional Nalukettu building with slanting gabled roofs, an inner courtyard and museums of folklore and numismatics set up by the Department of Archeology. The Folklore Museum set up in 1992 is a treasure house of quaint musical instruments, occupational implements, household utensils, models of folk arts etc. Displayed in the Koyikkal Palace, they focus attention on the cultural background of the state. The Numismatics Museum houses rare and historically valuable coins expressing the trade relations of the state. Ponmudi: (61 km from Thiruvananthapuram ) Ponmudi is located at a height of 915 metres above sea level. This is an idyllic hill resort with tiny, winding pathways and cool, green, wooded environs. One of the very few trekking trails in the state, Ponmudi has a variety of mountain flowers, exotic butterflies, small rivulets, springs and a deer park. Santhigiri Ashram: As the name implies, Santhigiri has developed as a mountain of peace (Santhi = Peace, Giri = mountain). Also it has become a fountain of love and mercy to all people, irrespective of the differences and discriminations of caste, creed, colour, community, culture or country. The proper synthesis of Dharma and Karma is preached and practiced here. Dharma means a good life leading to salvation, the ultimate goal of human birth without compromising on virtues, truth, righteousness, mercy and kindness. Ayurveda Medicus Ayurvedic Centre: Ayurbay (by Medicus Ayurvedic Centre), is a Kerala Government and Tourism Department approved (Green Leaf) Seafront Ayurvedic Beach Resort having 16 rooms and 2 apartments having all s tandard amenities li ke private balcony, running hot/cold water, phone, foreign exchange, credit card, laundry etc. It is an acclaimed name among wellness - ayurveda resorts. Located by the sea, the resort combines the pleasure of a beach holiday with authentic ayurveda treatment, Yoga and wellness therapies. The picturesque location and the aesthetic interiors of the resort incorporated with modern facilities, yet not losing the ethnic traditions in décor is a difference experience altogether. We also have a private lifeguard for the safety of our guests. Ayurvedic treatments are undertaken in the supervision of experienced doctors and technicians. We serve vegetarian and non vegetarian food to our guests Located at Nellikunnu Beach, 6 kms south of Kovalam en route to poovar. For more information : Ayurbay Medicus Ayurvedic Centre, Nellikunnu Beach, Mulloor - Post, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 521, Tel: + 91 471 2483710, Tel/Fax: + 91 471 2480596, Email: [email protected], Website: www. ayurbay.com See Advt in vR#