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The Travancore Heritage
Chowara P.O.
Trivandrum

Description about the hotel

The Travancore Heritage is a sea side resort in 8 acres of lush green coconut garden and landscaped environs located at Chowara - south of Kovalam, near Trivandrum, Kerala. The resort stands on a high cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea and a long wide beach of powdery white sand. The Travancore Heritage is conceived and developed as a Heritage Property to bring to life the age-old traditional architectural splendor of the region with its typical timber houses and 'Nalukettus' with tiled roofing, which allow for living in communion with all the elements of Nature.

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.

Location of the hotel

Travancore Heritage is located just 23 kms from Trivandrum, the capital city of the Indian state of Kerala, known as 'god's own country' in the southern most part of India.

The nearest international airport is Trivandrum. It is well connected with other parts of India as well as with many major cities of the world. Trivandrum is also well connected through Indian railways from all the important places in India and also by roadways from neighboring states. The resort is situated by the side of the Kovalam - Poovar road, and is only 40 minutes drive from the airport, 45 minutes from railway station and bus station.

Room Rates of the hotel
Room tarriff (Valid Till 16 January 2007)
Heritage Home - Single
Rs. 5650 /-
Heritage Home - Double
Rs. 6100 /-
Heritage Premium - Single Rs. 6700/-
Heritage Premium - Double
Rs. 7150 /-
Pool Mansion - Single Rs. 12050 /-
Pool Mansion - Double
Rs. 13200 /-
Beach Grove - Single
Rs. 4450 /-
Beach Grove - Double
Rs. 4950 /-
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Extra Bed :Rs.1200 /- for Heritage Home Rooms,Rs.1200/- for Heritage Premium Rooms,Rs.1200/- for Pool Mansion Rooms,Rs.900/- for Beach Grove Rooms.
Exclusive New Year's Eve Dinner on 31st December 2006: USD 220 or INR 10000 per couple.
Luxury tax @15% applicable on the above tariff.
Lunch or Dinner off season USD 10/- or Rs 350/- including taxes.
Lunch or Dinner season/peak season USD 12/- or Rs 450/- including taxes.
Check in/Check out at 12.00 noon.
Reservations are confirmed against advance payment.
Facilities in the hotel

Reception Lobby :
The reception building, a 120-year-old Palace (the Valiamadom Kottaram) of a regional King of Edapally lineage is a replica of the beauty and grandeur of the old architectural style of the time. It houses the reception, lobby and front office. The guest activity center on the first floor has a small library, facilities for indoor games like chess and card games, satellite TV and an internet kiosk.

Conference/Banquet Hall :
On the basement of the reception building is an air-conditioned conference/banquet hall which can accommodate 100 guests with adequate service foyer and all modern audio and video equipments for even blue chip conferences.

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. Beverages and light refreshments for the pool users will be served from the restaurant.

Travel Desk & Shopping :
The Resort has a travel desk and car rental service. It also has a small shop selling essential cosmetics, toiletries, beachwear, ethnic hats and selected curios.


 

 

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