Princess Street

Princess Street, popularly known as Loafer’s Corner, is one of the first streets built in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam. Princess Street, with its European-style homes, has kept its old-world elegance. Loafer’s Corner, the typical meeting place and hangout of the area’s jovial, fun-loving folks, offers the greatest perspective of this charming neighborhood.

The grand style boulevard, which is dotted with dozens of European homes built in the Dutch, British, French, and Portuguese styles, harkens back to the colonial centuries. The aroma of freshly made bread wafts from the delicate bakeries in the mornings, and the street is filled with neon lights in the evenings, bustling with people coming here for meals, dances, and other activities.

Explore Princess Street

The ideal time to explore Princess Street in Fort Kochi is from October to March, when the weather is cool and comfortable, perfect for sightseeing and walking around. Princess Street is about 44 kilometers from Cochin International Airport and can be reached in under an hour by taxi or car. If you’re arriving by train, Ernakulam Junction is the nearest major station, roughly 13 kilometers away, with regular bus services to Fort Kochi. You can also choose a scenic route via the Water Metro from Ernakulam’s High Court station to Fort Kochi, followed by a short walk or rickshaw ride to the street.