Marine Drive is a popular waterfront promenade in Ernakulam, with views of the backwaters, islands and ship traffic. Lined with shopping complexes, apartments and small parks, it’s a favourite spot for evening walks, jogs and street snacks. Iconic structures like the Rainbow Bridge and China Net Bridge add visual interest, and boat jetties nearby offer cruises around the harbour.
About this place
History & highlights
Marine Drive developed in the late 20th century as part of Kochi’s urban waterfront reclamation and beautification. Originally envisaged as a driveable road, it evolved into a pedestrian-focused promenade due to planning changes. As Ernakulam grew into the commercial and financial core of Kochi, Marine Drive became its leisure face, showing how the city turned parts of its working backwater edge into a civic open space for residents and visitors, complementing the older waterfront of Fort Kochi.
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