Shopping

Quick Summary

  • Shopping malls are great if you want everything in one place. They offer convenience, quality, and reasonable prices. Highly recommended for a smooth experience.

  • Dedicated stores — whether for clothing, accessories, or specialty items — are ideal if you're looking for more variety, personalised service, or a quieter shopping experience compared to large malls. Many offer custom options and same-day services, especially for clothing and tailoring needs.

  • Street markets and old-style supermarkets can be a fun, local experience — but they’re less comfortable, often crowded, and best suited for those with good bargaining skills.

There are also many great boutique and designer stores across the city — feel free to explore more by searching on Google Maps based on your preferences.

Shopping Malls

  1. Lulu Mall Kochi
     https://maps.app.goo.gl/K6vvuoPJbUeVXzru7
     Biggest mall in Kerala with nearly everything under one roof — from clothing and electronics to spices and restaurants. Metro access available directly inside the mall. Brands range from local to international, with major clothing, footwear, jewellery stores. Also includes Lulu Hypermarket (all shopping items can be found here) and the popular Paragon restaurant.

  2. Forum Mall Kochi
     https://maps.app.goo.gl/WamMQ7FtQNnesfsaA
     Another modern mall with a wide range of stores and restaurants.

  3. Centre Square Mall
     https://maps.app.goo.gl/zpZc7nKqU67NSosS7
     Located on MG Road. Slightly smaller, but good for pairing with a visit to Broadway Market nearby.

  4. Oberon Mall
     https://maps.app.goo.gl/htao8GR7oesoVmQy7
     Smaller, quieter mall close to Lulu. Ideal if you prefer less crowds.

Exclusive Clothing Stores

Great for curated traditional wear and fabrics. Most offer instant custom tailoring.

Womens Fashion Accessories (Non-Gold, Non-Diamond etc)

Spice Shops

You can usually find good quality spices almost everywhere in Kerala — from large supermarkets to small, local spice shops. Most big stores carry a reliable selection, and there are many dedicated spice stores scattered across the city. That said, try to avoid buying spices from Fort Kochi's main tourist spots — while they may look charming, the prices are often significantly inflated.

Street Markets (For adventurous shoppers with negotiation skills!)

These areas are great for spices, textiles, homeware, and more — but do expect crowds and some haggling.

Gold & Diamond Jewellery

Feel free to explore more on Google Maps based on what you’re looking for, Kochi has plenty of boutique, independent, and local shopping gems!

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