Aug 21, 2008 02:59 PM
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(Updated Aug 21, 2008 03:04 PM)
Last week I went to kerala to my friends home with two more friends. Kerala's climate is ultimate. we all went to Cochin, we ride speed boat in Cochin then we all went to Bolghatty Palace.The Bolghatty Palace, built in 1744 by the Dutch and later taken over by the British, is today a popular hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. There are regular ferry services from Cochin.
Bolghatty Palace is a beautiful monument located on the Bolghatty Island just off the coast of Cochin. It is easily accessible with the help of the ferry services that are provided for tourists. The Cochin Bolghatty Palace is now converted into a heritage hotel and has a beautiful golf course amidst stunning and serene surroundings. The Bolghatty Palace of Cochin was once the home of the British Governors.
This hotel is located amongst lush green tropical environs, complete with fantastic scenery of the backwaters. The place has a quiet laid-back charm about it. The bed chambers are well-furnished with attached bathrooms with every room. Visitors can relax in calm and quiet environment and also amuse themselves with modern facilities like a mini golf course, swimming pool, Ayurvedic center and daily Kathakali performances.
*Cost** of spending a night in the Bolghatty Palace, Cochin: The Palace suites would cost you around Rp.7250 whereas the deluxe rooms are available at a minimum charge of Rp.3450
*Airports:** The Cochin International Airport is around 22 kilometers away from this place.
*Railway:** Cochin has three main junctions at Cochin Harbor, Ernakulam Town and Ernakulam junction.
*Road:** Cochin is well connected with Kerala and the rest of the country through a wide network of roads.
