Bolgatty Palace facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bolgatty Palace
Bolgatty Palace Hotel from outside
General information
Architectural style	Dutch
Location	Bolgatty Island
Town or city	Bolgatty Island, Kochi, Kerala
Country	India
Opened	1744
Owner	KTDC
Other information
Number of rooms	60

Bolgatty Palace is a beautiful old building in India. It's located on Bolgatty Island in Kochi, Kerala. The Dutch people built this palace a long time ago. Today, it's a popular hotel and a great place for tourists to visit!

History of Bolgatty Palace

Bolgatty Palace is one of the oldest Dutch palaces outside of Holland. It was built in 1744 by Dutch traders. Later, more parts were added, and lovely gardens were created around it.

This building was once the home of the Dutch Governor. He was in charge of the Dutch area called Malabar. In 1909, the palace was rented to the British.

During the time when India was ruled by the British (called the British Raj), this palace was the home of the British governors. They were important officials who represented the British government.

In 1947, India became an independent country. The palace then became property of the state government. It was later turned into a special hotel resort.

What Can You Do at Bolgatty Palace?

Bolgatty Palace is a fun place for visitors. It has a swimming pool where you can cool off. There's also a small 9-hole golf course for playing golf.

You can also find an ayurvedic centre here. This is a place where you can get traditional Indian wellness treatments. Every day, you might see Kathakali performances. Kathakali is a special type of traditional Indian dance-drama.

There is also a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. This temple is unique because it was the first of its kind in Kerala.

Pictures of Bolgatty Palace

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  Bolgatty Palace Illuminated

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  Bolgatty Palace Side View

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  Bolgatty Palace Swimming Pool

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  Bolgatty Palace Back Side

Learn More

• Government Houses of India
• Government Houses of the British Empire