The Travancore Heritage
Access
to The Travancore Heritage: 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.
Accommodation in The Travancore Heritage: Travancore Heritage offers
65 rooms and suites.
» Pool Mansions: The Travancore Heritage has 2 pool mansion suites
with private pools set in independent villas, with air conditioned spacious
bed room, a drawing room and sit-out or verandah with rich period furniture
and all modern amenities of attached toilet with lavish fittings with 24 hours
cold/hot water showers. It also has a private dip pool in open back-yard, completely
walled in for privacy. These suites are ideal for VIP guests and honeymooners.
» Heritage Villas: The Travancore Heritage has 43 elegant air conditioned
rooms in heritage villas with all modern amenities like spacious toilets including
garden baths with cold/hot water showers, with comfortable furniture and smooth
interior lights. A few rooms with closed baths are also available.
» Beach Grove: The beach grove block on the beach at the foot of
the 120 ft. cliff has 20 most modern rooms facing the sea. Lift facility is
available to move up and down different levels. Beach grove offers the sophostication
of luxury and warmth of tradition at every nook and corner.
Room
Amenities in The Travancore Heritage: The amenities provided in all the
bedrooms include satellite TV, telephone (ISD), mini bar and coffee maker. Almost
all the rooms provide a view of the sea and the beach and the lovely green lawns
and have spacious sit outs with built in elegant reclining benches and antique
planters' chairs.
Other Amenities in The Travancore Heritage: Other Amenities provided
are as follows:
» 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.
Leisure Activities in The Travancore Heritage: Leisure Activities provided
are as follows:
» Beach Side Facility: 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 lockers, fresh water shower
rooms, toilets and change rooms.
Those guests who would like to have a splash in the sea can venture to do so
when allowed by the coast guards of the resort or just loll up on the beach
for the perfect suntan, under the beach umbrellas.
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. Barbeque service will be a special fare at
the lawn, providing spectacular view of the night sky and the countless lights
of a myriad fishing boats of the local fishermen reflecting on the waves of
the turquoise blue sea.
» Cultural Shows: Organized cultural performances by professional
artists and groups of performing art forms like mohiniyattam, kathakali etc
and classical music are arranged in the evenings giving a glimpse of the cultural
richness and variety of Kerala.
» Tour Packages: Special daytime - sight seeing and shopping trips
can also be organized on request at extra payment. The near by attractions include
the Padmanabhapuram Palace - the ancient palace of the Travancore Kings, Kanya
Kumari (Cape Comorin) - the tip of the Indian Peninsula, Country boat cruises
along the backwaters, Srichitra art gallery and Napier museum. One can also
go for a shopping spree for antiques, curios and handicrafts or garments and
gold jewellery in city shops in Trivandrum.
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