Pazhassi Raja Museum
Location
The Pazhassi Raja Museum is situated in Calicut, Kerala.
Attractions
Copies of ancient mural paintings, antiques, bronzes, old coins,
models of temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts and
umbrella stones.
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Timings
Open 1000 - 1700hrs. Closed on Mondays, National holidays and state
holidays.
About the Museum
The Pazhassi Raja Museum is dedicated to the memory of King
Pazhassi of Kerala. The king led a revolt against the East India
Company in late 18th century. He is said to have used Gurrila
warfare technique against the Britishers. Also called Lion of
Kerala, King Pazhassi was shot dead in 1805 by the Britishers. The
museum is a treasure for the lovers of ancient art and artifacts.
Ancient mural paintings, antiques, bronzes, old coins, models of
temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts, umbrella stones
etc. are displayed here.The museum is under the surveillance of the
Archaeological Deparment of the State. The art gallery has the oil
paintings and other works of Raja Ravi Varma, a ruler who was more
popular for his paintings.
Getting There
Air
Calicut has a domestic airport, connected to major cities of India.
Regular taxi and bus services are available for transportation of
visitors from aorport to hotels.
Rail
The railway station of Calicut is well connected to cities of
Kerala and India
Road
Calicut falls on NH17, NH212, NH213 and is well connected to major
cities of Kerala and nearby states. Some major distances from
Calicut are: Trivandrum- 382 Km, Palakkad- 119 Km, Kannur- 91 Km,
Cochin- 188 Km and Alappuzha- 244 Km.
Accommodations
Calicut is one of the prime tourist attractions in Kerala and has
some of the best stay options in the state. One can find good
hotels, ranging from luxury to economy, all over the city.
Government owned guest houses and tourist lodge are also an option
to stay.
