Pierce Leslie Bungalow

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Sight Address : Pierce Leslie Bungalow is situated close to the Fort Kochi, 13 kms from Ernakulam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Pierce Leslie Bungalow is Located on the beach road, this beautiful bungalow was established in 1862 and was the office of Pierce Leslie & Co., coffee merchants. This colonial mansion reflects the influenced of Portuguese and Dutch. The main highlights of the building are its wood panels that form the roof of the ground floor, arched doorways, carved doors and sprawling rooms. The cascade balcony and waterproof verandahs also adds the beauty of the building. Placed at the close vicinity of Kochi Fort, one can easily access the mansion through a private taxi from Kochi city.

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HistoryEdit

Pierce Leslie Bungalow is located in the year 1862, by Pierce Leslie and company. The mansion is beautiful and elegant and is artistically designed with inspiration from Portuguese architecture. This charming mansion was the office of Pierce Leslie & Co., coffee merchants, founded in 1862. A representative of the Fort Kochi colonial bungalow, this building reflects Portuguese, Dutch and local influences. Characteristic features are wood panels that form the roof of the ground floor, arched doorways, carved doors and sprawling rooms. Waterfront verandahs are an added attraction.Old Harbors House is an stylish old bungalow built in 1808 is in the possession of Carrit Moran & Co., renowned tea brokers, who now use it as their residence. The house was once a boat club.Koder House is a splendid building constructed by Samuel S. Koder of The Cochin Electric Company in 1808 is a supreme example of the transition from colonial to Indo-European architecture. Features like verandah seats at the entrance, floor tiles set in a chess board pattern, red coloured brick like facade, carved wood furniture and a wooden bridge connecting to a separate structure across the street are all unique to this bungalow.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to May.

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Morning, Afternoon And Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 3 Hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Hotel Presidency – Kochi ; Paramara Road,Ernakulam Town ; Ph/M – +91 484 2394300, 2394040 , +91 484 2393222 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Placed at the close vicinity of Kochi Fort, one can easily access the mansion through a private taxi from Kochi city.

BUS : Kochi is well connected with the rest of the country. The national highways can bring you to Kochi from any part of the country. The city is an important place in the North-South Corridor. State buses from surrounding cities and neighboring states can bring you comfortably to Kochi. Check out several transport companies and compare their prices before boarding a private bus since fares may vary.

Train : Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is about 35 km away

Air : Nearest railway station: Ernakulam railway station, about 15 km away

Others : Autorickshaw : This is a cheap method of transport between attractions. You can find an auto stand at almost every bus stop, and at important places near junctions and residential areas. Make sure you agree on a fare with the driver before the journey. The govt fixed rates starts at Rs 10 for the first 1.25 km and Rs 6 per km thereafter with a premium of 15% at night (7PM-6AM).

Things to CarryEdit

Carrying camera , water, sunscreen, and Loose light weight cloths.

Safety / WarningEdit

Kochi is infamous for mosquitoes, due to presence of large water bodies across the city. Make sure any room you book, has mosquito repellents or at least a mosquito net. Its always better to have any anti-mosquito creams or spice oil extracts like lemongrass oil to ward off mosquito bites.
Public smoking bans are strictly enforced in the city more so than in other regions. The High Court of Kerala has decreed a public smoking ban across the state. Smoking on the roadside, in shopping complexes, restaurants, and parks is illegal and police can charge Rs 500-1,000 for breaches.