| APJ Abdul Kalam Marg [1] | |
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| Type | Promenade |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | Greater Cochin Development Authority |
| Length | 1.75 km (1.09 mi) |
| Addresses | Kochi, India |
| Location |  Map of Marine Drive |
| Postal code | 682011 |
| Coordinates | 9°58′48″N 76°16′30″E / 9.980°N 76.275°E |
| Other | |
| Known for | Rainbow bridge, Chinese fishing net bridge and Kettuvellam bridge |
Marine Drive, also known as APJ Abdul Kalam Marg,[2] is a famous promenade in Kochi, India.[3] It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local populace. Despite its name, no vehicles are allowed on the walkway. Marine Drive is also an economically thriving part of the city of Kochi.[4] With several shopping malls it is as an important centre of shopping activity in Kochi. Major fast food joints, including Marrybrown, DiMark, Coffee Bar are present along the walkway.
The view of the setting and rising sun over the sea mouth, and the gentle breeze from the Vembanad Lake has made Marine Drive an important tourist destination in Kochi. Hundreds of people (both natives, and tourists) throng the walkway during the evenings. The walkway starts from the High Court Junction and continues until the Rajendra Maidan. There are also several boat jetties along the walkway.[5] The walkway has three bridges: the Rainbow bridge, the Chinese Fishing Net Bridge and the House Boat Bridge.[6]
- ^ "Marine Drive Is Now 'APJ Abdul Kalam Marg'". The New Indian Express. Express Publications. Express News Service. 6 August 2015. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Marine Drive Is Now 'APJ Abdul Kalam Marg'". The New Indian Express. Express Publications. Express News Service. 6 August 2015. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Cochin Tourist Attractions". Cochin.org. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Marine Drive Ernakulam". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Marine Drive Kochi". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Marine Drive Kochi". Centre Point. Retrieved 2 April 2016.