Top 10 Shopping Destinations For Students To Visit In Trivandrum 2019

Shopping has come out be an extreme necessity in the modern world and is almost unavoidable. Everyone wants to look good and doesn’t want to repeat their clothes, specifically taking the example of the college students who have to maintain their fashion sense in college! It isn’t that it is compulsory to wear good clothes everyday but certain virtual standards of dressing are fixed in a college which is just unavoidable! There are students who tend to dress well more often than others. Seeing such students the other students also feel like wearing good and authentic clothes on the other hand some don’t care about what they wear unless there is some event in the institute! But anyhow everyone needs good clothes and accessories at the end of the day. Another reason why people shop is to buy clothes, accessories, gifts, perfumes etc not only for themselves but also for their loved ones back home. There is another category of people (like me!) who go to shop so that they can eat the delicacies and street foods which is definitely an inseparable part of shopping!  

Many students travel to Trivandrum for the purpose of studying since it has many of  India’s best colleges.Where there are students there needs to be some pocket friendly destinations for shopping. Shopping in Trivandrum is a fun-filled experience and the city is the favorite destination for shopaholics one can find almost everything here.

So here are the top 10 pocket friendly and amazing shopping destinations for the students!

Top 10 Shopping Destinations For Students To Visit In Trivandrum 2019

First Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

MG Road

Beginning with the busiest shopping street of Trivandrum, Mahatma Gandhi road is always running full of people because of the variety of shopping outlets it shelters. There isn’t a thing you cannot find in this place: from clothes, apparels, perfumes, accessories, consumer electronics, makeup stuff to watches, shoes and many more. The best thing about this place is that you can find both cheap and affordable stuff and expensive branded stuff at the same place! Some good and affordable retail shops are like big bazaar, max fashions, pothys, saree stores and many street vendors from whom one can satisfy their bargaining skills since the street vendors are often easily convinced! The expensive retails include Nike, Adidas, Puma, Woodland etc. So if any student wants to buy from these but is short on finances, they can purchase from these showrooms during the sale. The road is also occupied with many eateries so shopping and eating usually takes place alternatively here!

Second Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

Chalai Street

Ask a Trivandrum localite where to shop and the first thing he or she says is the famous ‘Chalai Street’. This place is magical, not only because one can find almost anything here but also because one can find something even more than he or she was expecting to find. Plus the best thing about this place is that the products are cheap and affordable. One can find everything from grocery items, food items, clothes, jewelry, shoes handbags to much more. The place is a snapshot of the Trivandrum culture and many indigenous products are available here. The place is always crowded but the peak time is during the evening hours because people come here to not only shop but to eat at the various food joints across the street.

Third Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

Ramachandran Lane

If your budget is low due to any reason, there is nothing to worry about because this place offers the cheapest and yet good quality products. From clothing, shoes, accessories to kitchen appliances, electronic gadgets and  home decors, this place has everything at affordable rates. Due its close vicinity to the famous swami padmanabha temple this place usually remains crowded most of the hours of the day. People also buy puja offerings like flowers, prasad and the famous white colored lungi that is compulsory to wear for men. The shops are mostly run by tamilians and offer good quality fabrics at cheap prices.

Fourth Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

Saphalyam Complex

One of the first malls of Trivandrum, this place offers moderately priced goods and apparels. The place has their own outlets and sells everything from clothes, jewellery, grocery, home décor etc. The staff is also very friendly; people prefer this place rather than expensive showroom goods because of their affordable nature and extremely good quality. If you see it from outside you will not like it but once you enter the complex,lo and behold! Everything on earth is available here at minimal rates. Visit whenever you are in the city, you will never regret it. The shopping complex also has a large food court with variety of food joints to satisfy your taste buds!

Fifth Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

Mall of Travancore

Located at the heart of Trivandrum. A little high priced but this place is already a favorite spot for students because of its beautiful hangout points and eating joints. Be it the clothing stores or food joints, all provide a variety of items. If not for hopping, one can come here for a good time with your family or loved ones or maybe even for just taking a walk around since this place has a lot of greenery outside. Nearby college students can be seen roaming around and shopping here whenever they feel like skipping the classes! it’s always a bliss to be here.

Sixth Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

Fashion street

For all the gorgeous ladies out there, This one’s for you. Fashion street is one of the best shopping spot for teen girls and women to shop the  latest fashion. From lingerie to gowns, suits, dresses, tops, jeans one can find anything here at affordable prices. The finishing and fittings of the garments are absolutely amazing! Also the prices of the clothes are quite affordable and the quality of the clothes is very reliable. So if you ever get your mother sister or even grandmother along with you even they can get all the retail clothing and even the traditional ones.

Seventh Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

Parthas

If you are someone to whom the quality of the clothes matter and not the price, this place is for you. Fixed priced retail boards outside every shop clearly indicate this place isn’t for bargaining! But the prices are quite affordable and the quality of the clothes and accessories are very promising. They have a wide range of collection of all the trendy clothes and the staff is very friendly.One can shop for the whole family here and if you have small kiddos at home, toy shops are also available here.

Eighth Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

Brothers mall

One of the largest and busiest malls of Trivandrum,  here one can find anything: from clothing to furniture, jewelry, handlooms home decor etc. Since it is a mall the prices are quite high but one can also visit this mal during the sale season, as it provides good quality items at discounted prices. The mall is equipped with good air conditioning and parking space. It also has a large food court, so whenever you get tired of shopping you can go to the food court to charge yourselves up!!

Ninth Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

Connemara Market, Palayam

Connemara market is a very good place for buying food items such as groceries. This is a local market where one can find fresh vegetables, fruits, fishes, mutton, chicken etc . Also, other than groceries one can find low priced clothes and accessories. Stationary and flower vendors are also there. A free parking space is available which makes it convenient to go there, many restaurants are also present in close vicinity of the market.

Tenth Shopping destination you must visit in in Trivandrum

Karimpanal Arcade

One of the biggest shopping complexes in Trivandrum, this building can be located very easily. Two major outlets here are the Indian tea house and the Indian coffee house, Kerala is certainly famous for its tea and coffee so it won’t be a bad idea to get your family some local tea and coffee during vacations! The area is well occupied by local street food vendors so people come here and enjoy the delicacies. Clothes, jewelry, accessories, electronics and furniture are available here at affordable rates.

However parking is no less than a headache here in spite of a parking space because the employees park their vehicles here early in the morning so very little space is left for the localites.The best way to get here is through the local transport.    

So we hope you are still not wondering where to shop and what to get for your families! Go and visit these awesome places and fill up your wardrobes with quality outfits and rock your college!