Raj Bhavan (translation: King's House) is the official residence of the governor of Kerala.

During this period, the palace was also the official residence of General Chief of Staff of Travancore Army.

Built in the Kerala traditional style, the main building of the Raj Bhavan has certain architectural features such as high ceiled, spacious rooms with large windows and doors, with a tinge of Victorian finish.

Constructed atop a breezy hillock, it is surrounded by sprawling meadows, velvety lawns, green houses with many species of Anthurium, Orchid, etc.

The Raj Bhavan has a good library of about six thousand books on a variety of interesting topics.

The beautiful statues brought in from Mayiladi, near Sucheendram, Tamil Nadu and placed at appropriate points contribute to the charm of the Kerala Raj Bhavan Gardens.