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 till the East Fort. It lies between the localities of Vellayambalam and Peroorkada.Kowdiar is famous for the Kowdiar Palace. It is generally considered one of the more upmarket residential areas within the city and of late has seen numerous apartment complexes being built.