Bolghatty Palace
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.
