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Cochin Shopping Guide
Kochi (Cochin)..The heart of Kerala, palm-green Kochi, is the commercial capital of Kerala. It is the hub of all trading activities in Kerala. A city tucked in the beauty of coconut palms and endless blue waters is one of the important towns in South India, with a natural harbour. Like other major cities in India, Kochi is a shopper's delight with Textiles, Readymade Garments, Jewellery, Handi Crafts, Antiques as well as Spices. Kochi city has a wide range of shops to cater to the needs of the tourists. With factory outlets opening up in the City, Fancy, Ready to Wear Brands are available at reasonable prices for the fashion conscious Kochinites. The major shopping centers are located on the M.G road, Broadway and Marine Drive in the mainland Ernakulam and Jew Town in Mattancherry. Kadavanthara, half a km east of downtown Kochi and the adjacent Vytilla Junction is also fast developing into shopping centers in their own right.
M.G.Road
M.G. Road is today the city's main Commercial Center housing Retail Shops selling all kind of goods such as Textiles, Readymade Garments, Jewellery, Toys, Home Furnishing, Handicrafts, Decorative items etc. Outlets of International Ready to Wear brands such as Van Heusen, Arrow, Lee, Bennetton, Allen Solly, Louis Philippe and leading Indian brands such as Park Avenue are located on this road. Raymonds and Only Vimal are good places to buy suit lengths. For casuals, Graffiti at Hotel Abad Plaza is a good option with reasonable prices. For large collection of ready-mades and textiles for the whole family including Sarees, Salwars etc visit Seematti, at the northern end, Jayalakshmi and Parthas near Jos Junction on the MG road.
M.G. Road also has some excellent Jewellery Shops selling both traditional, ethnic and modern jewellery. Tanishq, Allapatt House, Alukkas, Josco and Bhima here are some of the largest showrooms.
Bata, Boots and Woodlands on M.G. road and Mesco's in Jos junction are good places to buy shoes.
The Kerala State Handicrafts Development Corporations Showroom Kairali and Kathais near Jos Junction and Khadi Bhavan, have excellent collection of handicrafts and Khadi products including pure Khadi cotton and silk, Kolhapuri Chappals etc. respectively.
Besides the shopping malls, MG road has a number of hotels and restaurants and Cinema halls for entertainment.
Marine Drive
Marine Drive is considered to be one of the most beautiful parts of the city. The marine walk is the main hangout for the local populace as the view of the backwaters and the harbor from here is excellent The Marine Drive or the Shanmugham road on its left side has the lively GCDA commercial complex and the Pioneer Towers along the water front, which houses a variety of showrooms selling a range of wares from Perfumes, Watches, Bags & Suitcases, Music Cassettes and CD's, Textiles to Refrigerators, many business establishments and several fast food cafes and restaurants.
The Penta Menaka complex on the right side of Shanmugham Road, also has variety of Duty Free Shops selling mainly electronic items and mobile Phones. On the eastern side, the Penta Menaka complex opens out to Broadway. The shops in these complexes usually open at 10am and close around 8pm on weekdays and remains closed on Sundays. Penta menaka is the best place you can get Mobiles, Ipods, PDA's, Shavers and other gift items.
There is also a movie theatre at Marine drive near the Sealord hotel.
Broadway
Broadway, despite its name is a narrow road lined with shops running parallel to the Marine Drive. This was the city's busiest commercial centre in the yesteryears. Even now Broadway is always busy and the best buys include clothes and spices. If you are planning to have a wide range shopping, and budget is not that high, Broadway is the best place to be. Branded shops are not common here. If you are planning for branded items read on...
The Bay Pride Mall
The latest addition to Cochin's Shopping range, Promoted by the famous Abad Builders, Bay Pride Mall is one of the best malls in Cochin. It has a range of Expensive and Branded shops. You can find brands such as Metro, Brands, John Playes, Kobbler, Koutons, Royal Impex, Spykar, VIP, China Town, Citizen, Fila, Hidesign, Proline, Provogue, Cottons, MTv, Levi, Music World, Navigator, Barista, Archies, Adidas etc.
Bay Pride Mall
K P Shanmughan Road,
Marine Drive, Kochi,
Kerala, India
Phone no- 0484 3043410
Telefax no- 0484 4026009
email- bpm@abadbuilders.com
Ernakulam Market
The Northern end of Broadway is the Ernakulam Main Market selling fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, meat. These are places where you get fruits and vegetables at the cheapest rates. Seasonall fruits are available here at reasonable rates.
Kadavanthara & Vytilla
Kadavanthara junction half a km east of downtown Kochi and the adjacent Vytilla Junction is fast developing into shopping centres in their own right. The GCDA (Greater Cochin Development Authority) and Rajiv Gandi Indoor stadium, the second largest of its kind in India is located in Kadavanthara.
Kadavanthara has a number of shopping malls and showrooms including Varkeys, The big Graffiti etc.There is Krishnan Nair's watch house which has the best range of Watches and Time pieces including Rado, Citizen, Titan, Timex etc.
Vytilla has its own shopping malls with V-Mart supermarket and Kemco selling branded clothes, luggage, leather bags and belts etc including international and local brands and Wardrobe with casuals for youngsters. Kemco and Wardrobe are seconds sale outlets which offers designer ware and branded clothes at reasonable prices. You can get Reebok brand here at Kemco. Other such outlets include Raymond Seconds and Priceless. Priceless also gives you a branded shopping experience with Clothing, Belts, Tourist Bags, Traditional Kurthas, Shoes etc.
There is an exclusive Reebok showroom in Vyttila Junction.
Jew Town
The area around the Synagogue in Mattancherry, is a major centre of spice trade and curio shops.
Important Shopping Centers, Cochin
Clothings Levi's /Nike Reebok/Nike/Levi's Adidas/Lotto Nike/Reebok/Woodland/Lee Cooper/Red Tape/Levi's |
Clothings Lee Exclusives
Gift Items Duty Free Items Archies Gallery |
Leather Goods/Shoes Metro (Shoes) Eateries Barista Coffee Jewelleries Alukkas Alappat Jewels |