Thakur House

One of the many historical landmarks in Ernakulam, Thakur House was earlier known as Kunal or Hill Bungalow. It was built on the site of the sea facing Gelderland Bastion, (one of the seven bastions of the old Dutch fort) in the late 1700s. The Thakur House located amidst neat lawns, is isolated from the noise and bustle of the nearby Chinese Fishing Nets. Thakur House sports several trademarks of Dutch architecture, with its wooden floors, spacious rooms and large bay windows. Sparkling crystal and earthen pottery adorn tables and shelves, and ancient glass lamps hang from the rafters. It has several paintings that decorate the walls of the rooms. One can get a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea stretching away to the horizon. It served maritime and military operations against invaders many times. Today, the Bungalow belongs to Ram Bahadur Thakur and Company, the renowned tea-trading firm.

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