Marine Drive, Kochi

Marine Drive | One of the best places to visit in Kochi

Entry Fee / Ticket PriceNo Entry Fee
Opening & Closing TimeThere are no Kochi Marine Drive timings, this place is open all around in year.
Opening & Closing DaysMarine Drive is alway open for visitors.
Place TypeBeaches, Nature Sites and Parks
Place visit withMarried Couples, Unmarried Couples, Youngsters
Best time to visitMay, June, July, August
Nearest Metro StationMG Road Metro Station (2.47 KM) , Maharajas College Metro Station (2.70 KM) , Town Hall Metro Station (3.13 KM) , Ernakulam South Metro Station (3.32 KM) , Kaloor Metro Station (3.81 KM)

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About Marine Drive

Marine Drive is a picturesque resort in Kochi, India. Marine Drive spans a distance of 140 meters from Jankar Jetty in the north to Ernakulam Boat Jetty in the south. In the 1980s, GCDA initiated the Kochi Marine Drive project, since then it has become a famous sightseeing destination for tourists and the local population. It is built in front of the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local population. Despite its name, no vehicles are allowed on the walkway.

Interesting facts about Marine Drive

  1. Marine Drive is slowly gaining ground as another busy retail hub. The bustling GCDA Commercial Complex along the coast is a kaleidoscope of many commercial establishments and other establishments, fast food and cafes, and numerous shops selling anything from perfumes to high-capacity refrigerators.
  2. Luxury apartments, elegant hotels and office buildings are located on either side of the main Shanmugam Road, which ends at the High Court Junction at the northern end, where the Rama Mohan Palace - the seat of the Kerala High Court - is located.
  3. Evening walks by the water are a favorite pastime. The splendidly constructed Marine Drive, which is a 3 kilometer long walking route on the banks of Vembanattu Kayal, will surely provide a pleasant experience to its visitors.

How to reach Marine Drive

By Railway:- The nearest railway station to Marine Drive is Ernakulam Railway Station, which is just 3 km away. It will take about twenty minutes or less to reach Marine Drive from the railway station.

By Air:- The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 29 km away.

By Bus:- By bus you can walk to the nearest stop, which is Kochi Bus Stop. Within the city, you can travel using the public transport system or take a cab if you prefer.

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Nearby Places

Brewpub

  • Naturals Ice Cream
    3.6 km

Cinema

  • Padma Cinema
    2.5 km
  • Kavitha Theatre
    2.6 km
  • Shenoys Cinema
    2.7 km

Event Venue

  • Spotlight Socials, Ernakulam
    2.4 km
  • Durbar Hall Ground
    3.0 km
  • National Academy of Behavioral Science, Kadavanthra
    4.3 km

Govt. Hospital

  • Indira Gandhi Co Ooperative Nursing School
    4.4 km

Govt. Office

  • Accountant General's Office
    3.6 km
  • National Institute of Open Schooling
    4.2 km
  • National Investigation Agency
    4.6 km

Hospital

  • Lisie Hospital
    3.2 km
  • Medical Trust Hospital
    3.6 km
  • PVS Memorial Hospital
    3.7 km

Hotel

  • The International Hotel
    2.5 km
  • Abad Plaza Hotel
    2.6 km
  • Gokulam Park Hotel
    3.7 km
  • Radisson Blu Kochi
    4.9 km

Location

  • Marine Drive
    0.8 km
  • Kacheripady
    1.5 km
  • Kombara, Ernakulam
    1.6 km
  • Ayyappankavu, Ernakulam
    1.6 km
  • Tatapuram, Ayyappankavu
    1.6 km

Parking

  • St. Antony's Parking Area
    4.3 km

Post office

  • Panampilly Nagar Post Office
    4.2 km

Railway Station

  • Ernakulam North Railway Station
    3.0 km
  • Ernakulam Town Railway Station
    3.2 km
  • Ernakulam Junction
    3.7 km

Religious Place

  • Pavakulam Sree Mahadeva Temple
    3.7 km
  • Little Flower Church
    4.9 km

School

  • SRV Government Higher Secondary School
    3.1 km
  • IHRD Model THSS Ernakulam
    4.0 km

Shopping Mall

  • Centre Square Mall
    2.6 km

Sports Stadium

  • Maharaja's College Stadium
    2.7 km
  • Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium
    4.8 km

Marine Drive FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Marine Drive Walkway, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kochi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Marine Drive: Marine Drive open 12:00 am to 11:59 pm every day, No entry fee..

𝒜. You should visit Marine Drive during May, June, July, August months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-06-23 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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