Bolghatty Island || Bolghatty Island
This long narrow palm-fringed island, 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, the palace was converted to into a hotel under the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. 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.