Mattencherry Palace in Kochi

The stark beauty of the Mattencherry Palace will astound you

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Best time to visit
Oct - Feb
Ideal Duration
4-5 Days
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Starting from
Rs. 2,500
  • Ideal for families
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About Mattencherry Palace in Kochi

A double-storeyed structure exemplifying the blend of colonial and Kerala architectural styles faces the tranquil backwaters of Kochi in the neighbourhood of Mattancherry.

Built by the Portuguese in 1555, the Mattancherry Palace was presented to the erstwhile ruler, Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kingdom of Cochin. It was renovated almost a century later in 1663 by the Dutch who took the credit for its alternate title, the Dutch Palace. Today, it houses a portrait gallery displaying artefacts of the Cochin Rajas. The Mattancherry Palace in Kochi is also famous for having some of the best mythological murals in India.

This quadrangular structure primarily features Nalukettu style, a traditional Kerala architectural style, with a courtyard in the middle. It is a standing testimony to the nobility and lifestyles of upper classes in the region. The Bhagavathi Temple in the central courtyard enshrines the guardian deity Pazhayannur Bhagavathi. An exquisite collection of Mattancherry Palace murals covers an area of more than 300 square feet.

The ornate wooden ceiling of Dining Hall is elaborately decorated with brass cups. The palace’s traditional Kerala flooring also features noteworthy artwork. These eye-catching murals painted in vivid colours illustrate Hindu temple art and they depict scenes from ancient Hindu epics and Puranic legends in detail. The palace complex also exhibits dresses and weapons like swords and artilleries which belonged to the royal family. One section of the palace showcases the 17th and 18th-century Dutch drawings showing significant places of Cochin.

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Rajeeb's 4 days trip to Kochi

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Hiteshvijay's 4 days trip to Kochi

It was a pleasant experience, very well organised and very helpful people. Hotels at munnar was little far away from Munnar, however it was good. The cab person and the car quality was excellent. The Breakfast items at Munnar was a bit concern as very limited options. It is better to book hotels without breakfast, as it is too costly. Overall a good experience and can again plan with you.

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Pavithran's 5 days trip to Kochi

I went for a trip to Kerala and chose Postcard for it. Nikita from the team was assisting me throughout. It was end-end well organized. They took care of everything from scratch and helped with plan as per our need. Communication was proper across the trip. Nikita was available to address all queries throughout the trip. I strongly recommend Postcard. I went for a trip to Kerala and chose Postcard for it. Nikita from the team was assisting me throughout. It was end-end well organized. They took care of everything from scratch and helped with plan as per our need. Communication was proper across the trip. Nikita was available to address all queries throughout the trip. I strongly recommend Postcard.

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Rvaishya's 5 days trip to Kochi

Overall it was a well organised trip. Thanks Comforts for taking care of travel and setting up the iteniary. Hotels were clean and comfortable except the Houseboat. Only thing I wished it could have been better would be stay and good in Houseboat. Very limited option in Houseboat. Food didn't had any variety. Also, I booked honeymoon decoration which was missed by the houseboat team. Overall, it was good. Appreciate driver which took us most of the places as in iteniary. Munnar was excellent. Driver was friendly as well.

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Dinesh's 6 days trip to Kochi

The travel agent were always available and were easy to contact if any inconvenience happened which was very helpful for us. The car and driver facilities were good and pleasing. The hotels provided for stay at different locations had nice accommodation but slight services and facilities in certain hotels were not so good that could be improved. The overall trip was satisfactory and nice.

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Panner's 5 days trip to Kochi

Overall the experience was good. Only the complementary breakfast was not good in Thekkady and Alleppey. Munnar stay was nice and the food was also good Stay in Munnar was so nice, enjoyed the weather. Driver Noushad was very friendly and punctual.

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Aparna's 4 days trip to Kochi

We had booked Kerala tour for 5 days we are very happy with the service and experience . Thank you

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Amit's 5 days trip to Kochi

Nice arrangements and prompt services. Good assistance in helping us choose the right property and generating customised itinerary.

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Swaminathan's 6 days trip to Kochi

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Sdd's 4 days trip to Kochi

we had booked for 2 nights in Thekkady and 1 night in Alleppey house boat. The arrangement by Trip Sailer was done very conveniently and the stay was very good especially in Thekkady. Only thing thing I want to highlight is the hotel was hesitating to accept the credit card and later I had to convince them with the 6% service charges for accepting the card. They wanted us to pay in cash or UPI payment. Same thing happened in House boat too. We paid cash payment there. The great thing was the transport. The driver Mr. Joseph was so helpful and became a very good friend of us when leaving.

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Pieces of Kerala history, Kerala art, Hindu murals and similar artifacts is what you can see at the Mattancherry Palace.

Mattancherry Palace was gifted to the Raja of Kochi by the Portuguese in 1555, as a gesture of goodwill. In 1663, the Dutch renovated the palace and gave it its alternate name - the Dutch Palace. 

There is strictly no photography allowed inside the Mattancherry Palace.

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