Bolghatty Island is a long narrow palm-fringed island in the historic
town of Fort Kochi in Ernakulam district, the commercial capital of
Kerala, easily accessible from the mainland is where the Bolghatty
Palace is situated amidst 15 acres of lush green lawns. Built
by the Dutch in 1744, it became the seat of the British Resident later.
In 1976 later became the seat of British Resident. The palace
is now converted into a hotel under the Kerala Tourism Development
Corporation . There is also a well laid golf link.. The palace has
a golf course on its grounds.This island is connected by frequent
ferry services with the mainland Ernakulam. Boats to this island start
from the High Court Jetty. Country boats(Machuvas) can also
be hired near the Jetty.
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