Kovalam, is one of the most admired beaches towards south of Kerala, just 20 minutes drive (15 Kilometers drive from the capital city Trivandrum and 15 minutes drive from Trivandrum airport.) Kovalam entered the international tourism map after it was discovered by the backpackers in the 1970 and it didn’t take too long for Europeans to come over through chartered holiday packages. The beauty and charm of this crescent shaped shallow beach was discovered much early amongst other beaches of Kerala. This famous beach is hub for most holidayers because …
Travancore Heritage, the glistening brand new heritage property of 15 acres built with recreated palaces and ‘nalukettus’ of vintage Kerala is situated on the pristine beach front of Chowara, south of Kovalam, near Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Travancore Heritage, the total heritage resort represents authentic, traditional Kerala architecture, with its quaint tile-roofed timber houses, which allows for a living in communion with all the elements of nature, in perfect resort ambience. Perched on a high cliff in a panoramic hinterland of about 8 acres which overlooks one of the best and widest beach strips in the country, lined by a canopy of green coconut palms, the view is absolutely breathtaking and will linger in the mind’s eye of the viewer for a long time afterwards.
The courtyard within the ‘Nalukettu’ in its center, around which the four wings of the house were built in timber, bring in the air, sunlight and the rain water right into the house making the inhabitants live in tune with Mother Nature.Travancore Heritage comprises of many such houses built at various periods in the past 60 – 100 years from several locations in Travancore, rebuilt at the site after being dismantled and transported with utmost care, with all their architectural grandeur with fine woodcarvings on the rafters, gables and the connecting timber members on the walls intact.
Types of Accommodations:-
- Beach grove
- Heritage home
- Premium Mansion
- Heritage Premium
- Premium suite
- Pool Mansion
Facilities:-
- Ayurveda Center
- Library
- Cultural shows
- indoor games
- curio shop
- health center
- Swimming pool
Things to do:-
- Stroll down to the beach
- Special day package ( local sightseeing)
- Beach Volleyball
