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Poonjar Palace: (47 km from Kottayam and 18 km from Palai) This is a glorious
testimony to the regal opulence of a past. Inside the royal palace there is
a vast collection of antiques
Shakthan Thampuran Palace: Also known as Palace Thoppu, the campus covers
an area of six acres. Here you can see three tombs including that of the
renowned Shakthan Thampuran,the greatest ruler of Cochin dynasty.
Wayanad Heritage Museum: Located near the Ambukutti hills, the heritage
museum displays artefacts and belongings of the various tribes of the land.
This palace representates typical old Kerala architecture.
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