Amid a call to conserve the heritage characteristics of the Kanakakunnu Palace, which is listed as a heritage monument by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, its premises have now been developed into the first ‘night tourism destination’ in Kerala.
The project, in the heart of the capital city, is expected to launch night tourism activities in the State in an informal way. However, the landscaping works on the palace premises have courted a controversy and led to a legal battle.
According to Tourism department sources, the palace premises are one of the most celebrated venues in the city witnessing various public functions, including exhibitions, cultural events and so on. However, night-time activities are not encouraged on the campus due to security reasons, resulting in the popular venue in the core of the city becoming dead during night.
