The Ultimate Shopping Destination In Kochi
- 20 May 2017
- Sunaya
- Features
It doesn’t get better than Panampilly Nagar, people!
It comes as no surprise that the first place every true Kochiite heads to before malls like Lulu and Oberon came up, is none other than Panampilly Nagar. The residential colony has won several accolades for being the cleanest residential colony in the city.
From shops to boutiques, there’s nothing that Panampilly Nagar can’t offer to you. The 1.5 km stretch of road has everything, from ATM’s to high-end boutiques. Here are some notable facilities that Panampilly Nagar has to offer.
Shopping Complex
The nostalgic shopping complex has everything from bakeries, to small tea shops to vegetable shops. Shifu’s Momo place is a hub for all the youngsters after college. With Navya Bakers and Afters to satisfy your sweet cravings, this complex is the one stop shop to get everything done at a go,
Restaurants
Ali Baba and 41 Dishes, Itty’s, Thalassery Biryani, Zaatar, Thakkaram and the modest little shack serving scrumptious meals all add to the charm of Panampilly Nagar, also called as PP by the younger generation. For delicious veg meals, Hotel Aryaas is the answer to all your problems.
Hangout spots
Like I said before, Panampilly truly is a marvellous place to visit and live in. So, the restaurants mentioned above all serve Indian/Chinese/Continental food, but the youth of today, the ‘new gen’ as we’re fondly known as, would rather prefer spending time chilling with our friends at cooler locations. Cocoa Tree, French Toast, Burger Junction and Li’l America are a few such spots frequented by youngsters in Panampilly.
Boutiques
Fancy a nice and unique outfit for a special occasion? Yes, you got it, Panampilly is the answer! From celebrity owned boutiques like Praanah By Poornima Indrajith, Cuckoo by Cuckoo Parameshwaran and Deja Vu By Saritha Jayasurya, to simple stores like De Fab, Salt Studio, Ashima and 1000 Things, to name a few, this stretch of road has everything for you to find that perfect outfit.
Supermarkets
Being the super hub of Kochi, Panampilly Nagar also has her fair share of Supermarkets. More Supermarkets, Farm Gold Supermarket, Nilgiris and Sunrise are a few such supermarkets to stock up on your monthly groceries.
Panampilly Walkway
This is a recent addition to the scenic Panampilly Nagar, and has gained popularity among youngsters and elderly people alike. Head over to the walkway in the morning and you’ll see people of all ages out for a stroll. During evenings, the walkway is filled to the brim, again with people of all ages, either briskly walking, or having a casual stroll with friends or loved ones, and children playing.
Business
Along with spots for recreation and relaxation, Panampilly also has a buzzing office space with a lot of entrepreneurs setting up their offices there, to well established firms having outlets in the colony. Banks, digital marketing agencies and FM stations have all set up their workstations in Panampilly Nagar.
Beauty Parlours and Saloons/ Gyms
Your body is a wonderland, said John Mayer, a long time ago. It is a known fact that a well maintained and groomed body will boost your confidence. For grooming, there are saloons and parlours for that beauty treatments to unwind and relax after a long day at work. Also, PP has a couple of gyms, just for you to get that fit, super hot body!
Home to Celebrities
Admit it, you’ve come to Panampilly Nagar just hoping to get a sight of our Mollywood heartthrob Dulquar Salmaan at his residence. Also nearby are Kunjan and Saiju Kurup, to name a few.
Greenery and recreational parks
Panampilly nagar has a lot of parks in that one stretch than the whole of Kochi, probably. These parks are built and maintained by individual residential colonies, and usually outsiders are not granted entry into these well-maintained parks.
Have I managed to convince you now? If yes, let us know. If no, tell us why you disagree!
Text: Devika V Menon Images: Various sources