The Boat Jetty Bungalow

The Boat Jetty Bungalow was originally known as P.K.V House, residence of the Puthenpurackal family, an aristocratic family which was one of the oldest Christian families in Kerala. The P.K.V House (Tharavadu) was built in the year 1891 by Late Rao Sahib P.K. Varughese, a prominent lawyer & Senior Adviser to the Maharajah of Cochin. He played an important role in the Instrument of Accession of the Government of India which allowed the Kingdom of Cochin (princely state) to join the Federation of India. ‘Rao Sahib’ was a title of honour issued during the era of British rule in India to individuals who performed great service in visionary leadership to the nation. The title was accompanied by a medal; the medal carried the image of King George VI of England. He has also received ‘The Veerachangala’ (The Golden Chain of Honour) awarded by three consecutive Maharajah’s of the Princely State of Kochi. It was awarded to recognize the distinguished contribution to the Kingdom.