Cochin consists of mainland Ernakulam, the islands of Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu in the harbour, Fort Cochin and Mattancherry on the southern peninsula, and Vypeen Island north of Fort Cochin, all linked by ferry.
Location :Bolghatty Palace is situated in Boghatty Island a narrow palmfringed Island easily accessible from the. mainland.
About Bolghatty Palace :Dutch merchants built a villa on an Island called 'Ponnikkara' in the year 1744. The villa was subsequently extended lush green gardens were landscaped around it and the villa, or palace as it now was became identified with the island itself. It was then called the Bolghatty Palace and became an important picnic resort for the Dutch. During the British time, it was converted into Residency. After India's independence Bolghatty Palace became the property of the State and was converted into a hotel. It has 5 large rooms in the main palace and 6 newly built cottages. All rooms have attached bath.On your tour to Kochi you can enjoy a stay at this palace. The island has a fine golf course and the panoramic view makes it an attractive picnic spot. Frequent boat service is available from the mainland.
