Princess Street, Kochi

Princess Street is a stretch of vibrant avenues located in the heart of Kochi. The street reminds the travellers of the erstwhile glory and grandeur of the bygone colonial times. With colossal colonial mansions and typical European architecture, Princess Street has succeeded in capturing, recreating and preserving the air and mood of a buzzing European settlement.

The architectural diversity of the buildings on the street is truly enchanting for travellers who can see old houses and structures that replicate Dutch, British, French and Portuguese patterns. It is an ideal place to stroll through and shop. The street offers visitors plenty of activities to engage in.

Princess Street has a number of food points and coffee shops where travellers can grab a bite and refresh themselves. The long stretch of shops that sell jewellery, clothes, curios and handicrafts offer the travellers an excellent shopping experience.

There are spas, traditional Ayurveda centres and craft emporiums on the street to engage travellers with both pleasure and leisure. Princess Street is one of the few places in Kochi where one can feel the real pulse of ancient and modern times.