THE TRAVANCORE HERITAGEChowara, Kerala, India ..in the Beach, 4 stars sup..
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 is a venture managed by professionally qualified and experienced team of managers and staff to offer exceptional service, a notch above the customers' expectation - the absolute delight of the customer.
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.
It's a journey back in time through vintage Travancore, experiencing the glorious ethos and cultural moorings of Heritage Travancore. Welcome to The Travancore Heritage. |
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Click on the + and - on the map to view more or less details| Category | 4 stars sup. | | Always open | Yes | | City | Chowara | | State | Kerala | | Location | Beach | | Rooms | 2 pool mansion suites with private pools; 22 elegant air conditioned houses; 23 heritage homes; 15 premium mansion; 24 most modern rooms; 4 Premium suites. | | Distances | Airport: 25 km., Railway Station: 25 km., Bus Station: 25 km. |
| Facilities | | Swimming pool | The main swimming pool is of 228 sq. mtrs, with a kid's pool and set of Jacuzzis. The pool has broad pool decks finished in natural dressed granite with poolside umbrellas and long reclining poolside cots. The second swimming pool having an area of 110 sq | | 24 hours room service | yes | | Credit cards | mainly accepted | | Direct dialing from the room | yes | | Television in the room | yes | | Laundry Dry Cleaning | yes | | Doctor on Call | yes | | Safe Deposit Locker | yes | | Ayurveda | Over 4000 years young. :
Ayurveda is the perfect ancient science of life. The word 'ayur' literally means life and 'veda' the science of knowledge. It implies to connected ideas, the science of life and art of living. Pioneered by renowned sages - Su | | Yoga | Yoga - Half an hour yoga session at 7'O clock in the morning.
Internal Medication - Health drinks will be given twice daily. | | Children | ..they are welcome! | | Children entertainment | yes | | Air conditioning | yes | | Sports | Games like beach volley ball are organized on request. Nature walks on the extensive network of pavements and along the edge of the cliff can also be engaged in to exercise the body and the mind. here is an indoor games parlour on top of reception | | Baby Sitting | yes | | Garden park | yes | | Fitness and health center | The Resort has a well equiped health club which is located at the top of the beach grove | | Bar | The beach activity center is in an acre of land with lush green swaying coconut palms by the side of the beach with access from the main resort area on the cliff. The center serves snacks and beverages and also issues fresh beach towels. It has a few lock | | Golf | nine-holes golf course in Trivandrum | | Fridge Bar | yes | | Restaurant | The 'open house' restaurant is open on the front sides with arches and overlooks the pool. It has a wooden roof ceiling on its main hall which is some 100 years old with such exquisite decorative work, sourced from the marriage hall of a feudal chief in T | | Parking | Yes |
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History:
Krishnapuram Palace
 (47 km from Alappuzha):
Built by Marthanda Varma, this palace at Karthikapally in Kayamkulam is famous for its mural depicting the story of Gajendramoksham. Dating back to the 18th century, this exquisite piece of art is one of the largest murals in Kerala. The palac ..more | Kerala:
Pathiramanal
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Somatheeram Beach
 15 acres of green garden terraced heights sloping down to the sandy beach stretching to the tranquil, turquoise sea changing colour and mood momentarily as the white clouds sail past over it. This is the perfect beach with a ayurvedic resort for all kind of ayurvedic tr ..more | Wildlife sanctuaries:
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