Q: Hey is Marine Drive well connected to the other parts of the city? I'm planning to rent an apartment there. My job is something that requires me to commute a lot...I frequently have to go on client meetings, and all. I know I could have gotten a house somewhere cheaper, but I love Marine Drive, and I REALLY wanna live there. Guys please help!
Hey bro relax, this is a prime residential area of the city, so obviously it is very well connected. The airport is a bit far though, almost 34 km away. But if you want railway station, then the both the stations of Ernakulum Town and Ernakulum Junction are within a radius of 2 and 4 km respectively.
So this is the Shanmugham Road basically, and its a pretty long stretch actually... you can keep going north along this road, and you'll end up at the High Court junction on one end.
Hey, but I understand the charm of Marine Drive, I myself lived there for 5 years now. Coming back to your question, yes, the place is quite well connected, I sometimes have to travel to Fort Kochi, I generally take an auto or a bus, its just 13 km away you see
Well no doubt you could have gotten a house somewhere cheaper. I think you could have had a much cheaper place is somewhere like Kakkanad or Kalamassery, and also somwhere more centrally located.
Well why shouldnt you live in Marine Drive! Its one of the most awesome beachside residential localities in India. In fact I believe that its even on par with Mumbai's Marine Drive. And dont worry friend, connectivity is quite good :) I think you'll be very satisfied.