Information on Bastion Bungalow (Ernakulam, Kerala) - History & Architecture

Bastion Bungalow is located at River Rd, Fort Kochi, Ernakulum of Kerala State. This Bungalow is built in the colonial times of (1667 AD) when Kerala's beauty was discovered by Vascoda Gama, which attracted the Dutch, Portages and later by British in the 'God's own Country'. This bungalow is a mix of European Architecture in Kerala. It is a heritage edifice in fort Koch, and it has vast historical and touristic importance as cultural place. To reach here one must come to Erranakulum, which is the central part of Kerala State and lies in south India. It occupies its neighboring state of Tamil Nadu on the East and Karnataka on the North. It is nigh connected with sea, train, road and flights. It has international airport and sea port of passengers. Nearest connecting junctions are the Coimbatore, Theni, Udhaga Mandalam, Madurai and Kanya kumari in Tamil Nadu, Bangalore from Karnataka are well linked to Cochin route.

Bastion Bungalow Architecture

Bastion Bungalow was built in the early (17th century AD) by the Dutch. They came here for spice trade with India. They built this Bungalow as their residence and office space. The entire building is built of woods, granites, mount clay bricks, clay tiles, lime stones and red sand bricks. The granites and mount clay bricks are laid on the main base foundations to last longer. Red clay bricks are found on the inner rooms and halls. Lime stone mixing some natural wax was the paste of cement in those days. There are unique wood works on the verandahs, doors and windows. The use of clay tiles in maroon color adds beauty to this edifice. This is a single storied Bungalow of its time in the Fort Kochi area. This Bungalow was built on vast land with lovely gardens around it. This is a European architectural marvel worth visiting.

Bastion Bungalow History

Bastion Bungalow was derived name from the Old Bastions Church located near by it. This Bungalow was used by all colonial traders like 'The Dutch's, The Portages and by British' peoples. All of these foreigners altered this Bungalow according their style and needs. There are many wooden furniture's inside which were brought from Europe by sea route to Cochin. This Bungalow was believed to have an underground passage to the sea front to carry the goods secretly to its storerooms in those days. This Bungalow was the trade hub in Fort Kochi in the colonial time and served many international trades by sea routs from here. This is located on the Back Waters of Vembanade Lake in the Arabian Sea. This Bungalow was the famous back drops in many Malayalam Films and sequels. Currently this building is a residence place for the 'City Sub Collector'. This is a protected edifice by the 'State Archeological Department of Kerala'.

Bastion Bungalow Tourism Importance

Bastion Bungalow is a heritage site and architectural marvel of Indo European pattern. This is a very important tourist place for National and International multitudes. The 'Fort Kochi' is surrounded with many historical and cultural importance places. More over this is a backwater Island worth scenic beauties. To visit here there are no special season's that's by the Europeans called it as 'The Gods Own Country' which is very pleasant and heavenly throughout the year. The local language spoken here are 'Malayalam', but its peoples are well versed with Hindi and English. The 'English' language is enough to roam about Kerala. There are many resorts and star hotels to cater the need of tourists. It is also the important place for international tourists who come here to spent holidays in the backwater boats. World class amenities are there to cater the needs of tourists. The 'Cochin City' is accessible (24 Hours) by all modes of transports to all other major cities in India.