Edappally is one of Kochi’s busiest junctions, where the national highways meet, the Metro passes through, and one of India’s largest shopping malls stands. It is also home to the historic St. George’s Church and a mix of old neighbourhoods and new apartment towers. For Myra members, Edappally is a central and convenient place to meet, especially for people coming from different parts of the city. Introductions here often include people from Kalamassery, Palarivattom, Elamakkara, Vennala and Cheranalloor. The mall offers comfortable, air-conditioned spaces in hot or rainy weather, while the surrounding streets have local cafés and bakeries for a quieter meeting. Because the junction is so busy, it is worth agreeing on a specific café or entrance to meet, rather than a general area. Weekday afternoons are calmer than weekends. During the church festival in late April and May, the area fills with pilgrims, so choose another time for a calm first meeting. Edappally was once the seat of a small principality whose rulers, the Elangallur Swaroopam, held land around the old palace and temple here. The church’s festival of St. George draws pilgrims across faiths, and the poet Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, whose name the park carries, grew up in the area.
Where to meet in Edappally
Lulu Mall
A huge shopping centre with food courts, cafés and an ice rink. Comfortable and public in any weather.
Neighbourhood bakeries
Kerala bakeries serve puffs, cakes and tea, a simple, very local first date.
St. George’s Church, Edappally
A historic church and pilgrimage centre, a peaceful place for a short visit.
Changampuzha Park
A cultural park named after the Malayalam poet, hosting performances and events.
Getting around
Edappally station on the Kochi Metro connects to Aluva and Ernakulam. Buses and autos are plentiful, though the junction is congested at peak times. The Metro is usually the fastest way in and out.
Good to know
- The junction is crowded and traffic is heavy. Meet inside a café or the mall rather than on the roadside.
- Mall parking fills up on weekends; use the Metro when you can.
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