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Bolgatty Palace

Palace · Kochi City Centre

1.0 km · 13 min walk
Bolgatty Palace

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History & overview

Bolgatty Palace is a former palace built by the Dutch in India on Mulavukad in Kochi, Kerala, India.

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Ratings & reviews

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Location

Emergency & help

112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)
100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1098Child helpline1515Pink Police Patrol (women & child safety)

Numbers are official/verified. In any emergency, call 112 first.

Getting here & around

Nearest transport from Bolgatty Palace — tap for modes & approximate fares.

Fares are indicative (Kerala MVD / KMRL rates) — confirm in-app or with the driver.

What's nearby

Within a short walk of Bolgatty Palace.

Places to eat nearby

Velocity
880 m
Raza Bakers and Restaurant
1.0 km
Erivum Puliyum
1.0 km
Kalyan Restaurant
1.0 km
Saravana Bhavan
1.0 km

Stays nearby

Hotel Sealord
1.2 km
Hotel Taj Gateway
1.4 km
Vivanta Ernakulam
1.5 km
Kerala Water Authority Guest House
1.5 km
PWD Rest House
1.6 km

Things to do nearby

Kochi International Marina
Kochi International Marina
100 m
Sridar Cinemas
1.2 km
Blue Bird Travels
1.5 km
Masters Cab Tours and Travels
1.8 km
Kerala Taxi Center
1.8 km

Shopping nearby

Consumerfed Foreign Liquor Shop
890 m
K N G Silk and Sarees
1.0 km
DC Books
1.1 km
Penta Menaka
1.3 km
we tex
1.3 km

Related stories & guides

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Ernakulam · history

Travelling here safely

Kochi City Centre — traveller safety Safe, normal city care

Is Kochi City Centre safe?

Ernakulam, mainland Kochi, is a busy, prosperous Indian city that is safe for visitors with normal urban awareness. Crowded MG Road and Broadway markets and the transport hubs call for the usual big-city care; violent crime against tourists is rare, and the main hazards are traffic and pickpocketing.

  • Overall — Prosperous, orderly city; tourist police and 24/7 transport.
  • Solo & women — Comfortable with normal city sense; women walk markets freely by day.
  • Scams to watch — Auto/taxi overcharging, gold/textile commission pushes, fake “offices”.
  • Petty theft — Mind pockets and bags in MG Road, Broadway and at the stations.
  • Traffic — Heavy, fast traffic — cross with care, prefer app cabs at night.
Read the full Kochi City Centre safety guide