The Dutch Gardens are a hallmark of the erstwhile Dutch settlements in India. The sprawling gardens that bear telltale symbols of a bygone era also house an ancient Dutch cemetery.

The pristine sepulchers stand grandly while flowery inscriptions glorifying the virtues of the deceased are carved on the epitaphs. Rather than invoking fear or dread, these edifices are awe-inspiring symbols of history.

Makaipul, the original port that was once upon a time the center of maritime trade is also housed in the vicinity of the spectacular Dutch Gardens.