One
of the many historical landmarks of Fort Kochi, 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. With graceful lines reflecting the leisurely lifestyle
of the colonial era, it exudes a quiet grandeur. Nestled amidst neatly
manicured lawns, Thakur House is isolated from the noise and bustle of
the nearby Chinese Fishing Nets and Fort Kochi bus stop. 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 is an art-lover's paradise, for several paintings, decorates the walls
of the rooms. But, the most beautiful scenery of all lies right outside
the window - the Arabian Sea stretching away to the horizon. There have
been instances when it served maritime operations and military defense
purposes against invaders. Hence the secret tunnels that lie beneath the
house. Today, the Bungalow belongs to Ram Bahadur Thakur and Company,
the renowned tea-trading firm.
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