Kowdiar is one of the main localities in the city of Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

It is the starting point of the Rajapatha (Royal Path) that stretches to the East Fort.

It lies between the localities of Vellayambalam and Peroorkada- a suburb in the vicinity.

It is generally considered one of the most upmarket residential areas within the city and of late has seen numerous apartment complexes being built.

The arterial roads from the Kowdiar Main Road are: The area has a newly renovated park in front of the palace premises with a statue dedicated to Swami Vivekananda.