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Sight Address : Mahatma Gandhi Road, popularly known as M. G. Road, Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

M G Road is the place in Kochi to find the perfect shopping experience. Handicrafts made from coir, wood, shells, brass, ivory and sandalwood can be found on this famous stretch of road. Clothing items as well as jewelry are also common wares sold on M G Road. Food items and spices can also be found in the items that can be bought here. In fact, the entire stretch of MG Road is entirely filled with fabulous places to shop. With such quality items readily available here, why not save your Indian shopping experience for Kochi. You will not be disappointed.

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HistoryEdit

M. G. Road, is the main artery as well as the commercial high street of the city of Kochi. During days of British Raj, the Ernakulam city was part of British Cochin though several institutions of Kochi Kingdom are located here. The oldest arterial road of the city was Chitoor Road built by Kochi Rajas connecting South Railway Station to Chittoor Temple in Pachalam. As this road donot connect to southern side of the city, particularly to Fort Kochi, the British Resident felt need of another major road that connects to south. In the year 1920, Sir Robert Bristow- the Chief Engineer who conceived the new port of Kochi, announced his plans to create a new island from sea between Ernakulam Mainland and Fort Kochi island and transfer the existing port to the new island. He visioned the urgent need of new road connecting mainland and new port island for transferring materials and in future cargo requirements.In 1923 plans for new road was finalized and works was started. The new road was seventy feet in width and hence named as Seventy Feet road and opened to public in 1925. The road connected to newly formed port island- Willingdon through a bridge and merged with Chitoor Road near Kacheripady where the Central City offices of British Residency were located.Since then this road played an important role in the history of modern Cochin which several landmarks located this stretch. Today its one of the most important commercial road of the city and one of the most congested roads in the state.In year 1972, the road was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Road, in honour of father of the nation.

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September to May.

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Morning, Afternoon And Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Abad Plaza – Kochi ; Abad Plaza M. G. Road,Kochi ; Ph/M – +91 484 2381122, +91 484 2370729 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : After reaching Cochin, you can hire a cab, taxi, bus or auto-rickshaw to reach here.

BUS : Kochi is well connected with the rest of the country. The national highways can bring you to Kochi from any part of the country. The city is an important place in the North-South Corridor. State buses from surrounding cities and neighboring states can bring you comfortably to Kochi. Check out several transport companies and compare their prices before boarding a private bus since fares may vary.

Train : Kochi has two railway stations; the Ernakulum Junction and the Ernakulum Town. Ernakulum Junction is the South railway station, and the Ernakulum Town station is the North railway station. Both the stations are well connected with the rest of the country. You can avail both taxi as well as auto service after getting out of the railway station.

Air : Cochin International Airport in Nedumbassery is situated 25 km from the main city of Kochi. The airport receives both national and well as international flights. Taxi services are easily available both within and outside the airport. The taxi service from the airport can be availed any time of the day.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is a cheap method of transport between attractions. You can find an auto stand at almost every bus stop, and at important places near junctions and residential areas. Make sure you agree on a fare with the driver before the journey. The govt fixed rates starts at Rs 10 for the first 1.25 km and Rs 6 per km thereafter with a premium of 15% at night (7PM-6AM).

Things to CarryEdit

Carrying camera , water, sunscreen, and Loose light weight cloths.

Safety / WarningEdit

Kochi is infamous for mosquitoes, due to presence of large water bodies across the city. Make sure any room you book, has mosquito repellents or at least a mosquito net. Its always better to have any anti-mosquito creams or spice oil extracts like lemongrass oil to ward off mosquito bites.
Public smoking bans are strictly enforced in the city more so than in other regions. The High Court of Kerala has decreed a public smoking ban across the state. Smoking on the roadside, in shopping complexes, restaurants, and parks is illegal and police can charge Rs 500-1,000 for breaches.