subject: Bolghatty Island A Laid Back Island In Kochi [print this page] . Bolgatty Island of Kochi is a small island which is a short boat ride away from Kochi harbor mouth. The nearest airport to Bolgatty Island in Kochi is Cochin International Airport which is about 22 kilometers from this island. This small island is home to many eminent men of letters, and cultural and political figures who have made this land proud.
The island is a favorite day time picnic spot for locals and foreign tourists alike. This sleepy island is well acclaimed for the Bolgatty Palace, built by the Dutch in 1744 during their reign of the kingdom in Kochi, which is a heritage hotel managed by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation now. The palace holds the distinction of being the oldest Dutch palace outside Holand. In the year 1909, the Britishers took it over on lease.
Located at the harbour mouth, this palace, which is accessible only by boat is a popular shooting location for many Indian movies.
The two storeyed palace flaunts tastefully done up bed chambers, open verandas and a huge lounge embellished with historical
portraits and artifacts.Enjoy a trip down the memory lane in this luxurious heritage hotel at Kochi Bolgatty Island where you can still experience the royal ambiance and the nostalgia of the yore.Moreover, Bolgatty Island is a perfect retreat from the mayhem of the city life. It has a sprawling nine-hole golf course set up way back in 1923 and it is very close to the estuary of Vembanad backwaters and the international marina.
The outdoor fun options include golf, bird watching, country boat rides, fishing and village tours among others. The hotel has a
well equipped Ayurvedic wellness facility as well. Being close to the harbour, the hotel rooms offer great views of the sea and the ships entering the Cochin port through the estuary. The guests can also see the traditional Chinese fishing nets in operation in the backwaters. A walking tour to Fort Kochi is another interesting choice. Strategically located close to both the old and the new world charm of the city of Cochin, you are never too far from anything in Bolgatty. From live entertianment options to shopping, cinemas and culture trails- no matter what you choose to do, you are bang on target at Bolgatty palace hotel. In case you are looking for something more intimate and personal, you can also check out the home stay options in Bolgatty island.
