Bolghatty Island

Bolghatty Island is famous for its palace of the same name. Bolghatty Palace was built by the Dutch on the Southern Extremity of the Bolghatty Island just across the High Court Jetty. One of the attractions is the mini golf course in the palace grounds. There are several vantage points for lovely views of the harbour and the sea.

The Palace was built by the Dutch in the year AD 1744. It used to be the seat of the British Resident, but is now used as a Tourist Bunglow by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. The Bunglow is two storied and contains well decorated bed chambers, a huge lounge wherein historical portraits are displayed.

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