Experience Luxury Living in These Top 5 Posh Areas in Kochi

Well-developed infrastructure and advanced transportation systems have upgraded the quality of life for people, fueling a desire in them to own apartments or villas with breathtaking waterfront views.

Kochi is a significant port city renowned as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". Some of the most expensive residential areas in Kochi are located near these water bodies and are well-known for their waterfront views.

This blog highlights the posh residential areas in Kochi by extensively studying the region's infrastructure, local amenities, and connections to other places. Renting a 2 BHK apartment in these posh areas of Kochi can cost approx. Rs. 20,000 - Rs 30,000, while the apartment purchase costs are upwards of Rs 60-70 lacs.

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Which are the Posh Residential Areas in Kochi?

#1 Marine Drive

Marine Drive is a prominent commercial area and the most expensive area in Kochi on the real estate map.

Waterfront residences along the backwaters charge a premium, and the retail value of luxury residential flats in this area would be in the crores. At night, the great Rainbow Bridge comes to life with vibrant lights and viewing it at this time is highly recommended. 

Amenities Available Nearby:

• Luxury Apartments: Prestige Neptunes Courtyard, Marina One, Purva Oceana, Tata Tritvam Apartments etc.
• Schools Nearby: Chinmaya Vidyalaya Vaduthala, St Theresa's Convent High School, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, St.Alberts Higher Secondary School.a
• College/University Nearby: St. Teresa's College; Indian Maritime Management and Research Institute; College of Marine Technology; Maharajas College; Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology; Government Law College; St. Albert's College. 
• Hospitals Nearby: Several multispecialty hospitals are nearby, such as Ernakulam General Hospital, Medical Trust Hospital, Lourdes Hospital, Renai Medicity, Lakshmi Hospital, Cochin Hospital, etc.
• Places to Visit: Broadway, Bay Pride Mall, Rainbow or Kettuvallam bridge, Subhash Bose Park etc.
• Cafes/Hotel: Punjab House, The Gateway Hotel, Sealord Hotel, etc.

Also read : List of affordable places to live in Cochin

#2 MG Road

MG Road is home to showrooms for important national and international companies in textiles, jewelry, and accessories.

MG Road, Kochi's commercial hub and one of the busiest roads, is a posh area in Kochi with apartment purchase prices ranging from Rs 55 lakh - 5 Cr. Another location where you can obtain everything within a kilometre distance.

Amenities Available Nearby:

• Luxury apartments to reside in: Skyline Aristocrat, Dreamflower Cascia, Sangetham Apartments, etc.
• Hospitals Nearby: Medical Trust Hospital, Sharaf Hospital, Cochin Hospital, City Hospital, Lakshmi Hospital, Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission, General Hospital
• Schools nearby: Sree Rama Varma Boys High School, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Choice School, Cochin Refineries School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, St. Teresa's Convent Girls Higher Secondary School, etc.
• College/University Nearby: St. Teresa's College; Maharajas College; Government Law College; St. Albert's College.
• Places to Visit: Centre Square Mall, Durbar Hall Art Gallery, etc.
• Cafes/Hotel: Cocoa Tree, The Oven, McDonald's, Pai Brothers Fast Food, etc.

#3 Panampilly Nagar

Panampilly Nagar, possibly the greenest and most attractive area in Kochi, has also become a fashion destination due to the numerous boutiques and spas that have sprouted up here.

Despite being in the center of the city, Panampilly Nagar has a reputation for being a tranquil, quiet neighbourhood.

It is gradually becoming a high-profile residential zone, with residential plots costing between Rs 35 lakh - Rs 4 Crore. Panampilly Nagar is a high-end hybrid residential-commercial neighbourhood in Kochi's Kadavanthra region.

Amenities Available Nearby:

• Luxury Apartments: Asten AurumWoods, NSD BUILDERS, Abad Cloud Nine, etc
• Hospitals Nearby: Silverline Hospital, Medical Trust Hospital, V G Saraf Memorial Hospital Pvt Ltd, Medical Trust Hospital, etc.
• Schools Nearby: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Government Higher Secondary School, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan etc.
• Places to Visit: Panampilly Nagar Central Park
• Cafes/Hotel: DownTown Cafe, Westley's Restocafe, Waffle Bae, Happy Cup Cafe, etc.

#4 Ravipuram

Ravipuram is located in central Kochi and is regarded as the city's focal point.

It is also one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in Kochi, home to multinational companies, key government offices, shopping malls, educational institutions, five-star hotels, restaurants, and cultural centres.

Amenities Available Nearby:

• Luxury Apartments: Santhi Seaview Apartments, Asset Moon Grace, etc.
• Hospitals Nearby: Medical Trust Hospital, V.G. Saraf Memorial Hospital, Sai Ayurvedam, etc
• Schools Nearby: The charter school, Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, 
• College/University Nearby: Sacred Heart College
• Cafes/Hotel: Carrots Cafe & Confectionery, Open Flame Kitchen Restaurant, Real Arabia, Pizza Hut, etc.

#5 Thevara

Thevara is the first residential neighbourhood seen after crossing the Venduruthy Bridge into Ernakulam.

It is a peaceful waterfront location about 2.5 kilometers from M.G. Road's commercial hub and South Railway Station. Cochin International Airport is 33 kilometers to the north.

Thevara is a lovely neighborhood close to the Cochin Shipyard and the Atlantis railway gate. It is only 750 meters away from the Medical Trust Hospital.

Amenities Available Nearby:

• Luxury Apartments: Blue Moon apartments, Chakolas Waterscapes, Galfar Residency, Chakolas Marina, Kayaloram apartments, Riviera Retreat, Uparika Malika, West Gate Terrace, etc.
• Hospitals Nearby: Our Family Clinic, Dr.Jini's Pediatric Clinic, Vedanta Integrated Ayurvedic Hospital, etc.
• Schools Nearby: Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, The Charter School Kochi, etc.
• College/University Nearby: Sacred Heart College, 
• Cafes/Hotel: Subway, Theepori Restaurant, Hakuna Matata Restocafe, etc.
• Places to Visit: Thevara Ferry Viewpoint, Kerala Folklore Museum, St. Jude Shrine, etc.

To Sum it Up

Life gets more colourful and chill when you live in a bright, bursting, dynamic, and cosmopolitan metropolis like Kochi.

This is a list of the finest posh areas in Kochi to consider if you are relocating to the city. Because of the ongoing infrastructural development, metro connectivity, and closeness to job centres and co-working spaces, these areas have become Kochi's most desirable residential zones.

The city's rich lifestyle owes to the numerous concerts, fashion shows, and other colourful events and parties organised and attended by many people. You may also enjoy native Kerala cuisine alongside worldwide chains such as Pizza Hut and McDonald's.

Wish you a happy and luxurious living in Kochi's finest localities.