Avenue Kowdiar, positioned at the very doorstep of Kerala's power center, the Raj Bhavan, is more than its enviable street address; it's a leading pillar of civility that offers refined accommodations merged with rich heritage for its discerning clientele.


History
 

Avenue Kowdiar is a handsome art deco landmark and is an integral part of the heritage and history of the old princely state of Travancore. The house, formed part of the prestigious 28-acre Belhaven Hills, during the 18th century, with Belhaven Palace as the centerpiece. In the late-1880s, Belhaven Palace was the place where European residents in Travancore used to meet and socialize. In 1902, the then Maharaja of Travancore, HH Sree Moolam Thirunal purchased this exquisite property for his Royal Consort Vadasseri Ammachi, Panapillai Amma Srimathi Lakshmi Pillai Karthiani Pillai Kochamma.

"Avenue Kowdiar" was built in this "Bel heaven Hills" during the middle of last century! The house changed a few hands and is is now owned by a Trivandrum-based family who revamped it from a conservation perspective, restoring the heritage personality of the building and its environs with complete appreciation of the historic character of the broader Kowdiar-Belhaven area.

 

Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, (meaning, 'The Abode of Lord Ananda') is the beautiful capital of Kerala. It is an ancient city with trading traditions dating back to 1000 BC famed for Spices, Sandalwood and Ivory. It was Maharaja Marthanda Varma who made it the capital of Travancore in 1745. The golden age of the ancient city was in the 19th century when it developed into a hub of intellectual and artistic activity. The grandeur of this evergreen city known for its temples, palaces, museums, art galleries and administrative offices stems from its heritage and culture. It is located on the west coast of India and is characterized by its undulating terrain of low slung hills, busy commercial alleys and celebrated beaches and backwaters.



QUICK FACTS ABOUT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

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Location: South-western tip of India
North latitudes 8⁰17' and 8⁰54' and east longitudes 76⁰41' and 77⁰17'.
District Area: 2,192 sq km 
Language: Malayalam
Population: 3234707 - 2001
Altitude: 0 ft. Sea Level
Rainfall: 170 cms - May to November
Average temperature in Thiruvananthapuram in Celsius. Summer: Max. 38⁰C, Min. 20.6⁰C Winter: Max. 38⁰C, Min. 18⁰C
Religion: Hindus, Christians, Muslims 
Languages: Tamil, Malayalam and English
Clothing: It is advisable to wear natural fibres or synthetic fibre clothing.
Time: GMT +5.30 hrs
STD Code: 471
ISD Code: +91

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