By Akash Sharma The name Udyan — meaning garden — is not incidental. At Kottankavu in Vennala, Ernakulam, the designers of Udyan Convention and Exhibition Centre made a deliberate architectural decision: rather than seal all event space behind glass and concrete, they placed a 3,600 square-foot open lawn between two indoor halls, covered it with a light roof, and let the garden breathe into the event environment. Natural light, gentle ventilation, and the sensory quality of a garden setting transformed what could have been another closed box convention hall into a venue that event industry professionals consistently describe as eco-friendly, flexible, and genuinely different from its competitors in Kochi’s saturated event market.
Established in 2013 and spread across 12,000 square feet, Udyan is located at Near Kent’s Nalukettu, Kottankavu-Arakkakadavu Road, Kottankavu, Vennala, Ernakulam — Kochi, Kerala 682028. Phone: 9037357790. The venue is officially listed in the Ernakulam District Collector’s convention centre directory. Its position in Vennala places it less than 10 minutes from Vyttila, Edappally, Kakkanad, MG Road, Thrippunithura, and Palarivattom — a centrality within Ernakulam’s commercial belt that few suburban venues achieve.
Total meeting space is 12,350 square feet. The combined hall capacity reaches 1,200 guests, with seating across both halls at 800. The 3,600 sq ft lawn is not simply a courtyard but an active event space — wedding mandaps, exhibition stalls, cocktail setups, and photoshoot backdrops all use this garden zone. Vegetarian menu starts at ₹300/plate; non-vegetarian at ₹350/plate. Operating hours are 12 Noon to 12 Midnight. Total booking starts at ₹30,000. Parking for 100 cars with additional parking arrangements. Valet parking is available. Two complimentary changing rooms. Generator backup ensures uninterrupted event operations.
Udyan Convention & Exhibition Centre Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Udyan Convention & Exhibition Centre |
| Address | Near Kent’s Nalukettu, Kottankavu-Arakkakadavu Road, Kottankavu, Vennala, Ernakulam — Kochi, Kerala 682028 |
| Phone | 9037357790 |
| Zone | Vennala, Ernakulam (Central Kochi Metropolitan Area) |
| Established | 2013 |
| Design Concept | Eco-friendly indoor-outdoor hybrid — 2 halls with 3,600 sq ft lawn between them |
| Total Space | 12,000–12,350 sq ft |
| Combined Capacity | 1,200 guests |
| Seating (Both Halls) | 800 |
| Lawn Area | 3,600 sq ft — light-roofed open garden |
| Car Parking | 100 cars + additional arrangement |
| Valet Parking | Available |
| Changing Rooms | 2 complimentary |
| Generator Backup | Yes |
| Operating Hours | 12 Noon – 12 Midnight |
| Veg Menu | From ₹300/plate |
| Non-Veg Menu | From ₹350/plate |
| Total Booking Starts At | ₹30,000 |
| Official Listing | Ernakulam District Collector’s convention centre directory |
| Nearest Metro | Palarivattom or Vyttila Metro Station — Blue Line — 3–5 km |
| Nearest Railway Station | Ernakulam South — Approx. 6–8 km |
| Nearest Airport | Cochin International Airport — Approx. 25 km |
Location
Kottankavu in Vennala sits between the Palarivattom commercial junction and Thrippunithura’s municipal boundary. Kent’s Nalukettu — a heritage homestead — is the primary navigation landmark adjacent to the venue. The Kottankavu-Arakkakadavu Road is a residential arterial, giving Udyan a quiet setting away from commercial traffic while remaining within minutes of every major Kochi zone.
Directions
From Palarivattom: Travel approximately 2 to 3 kilometres southeastward toward Vennala-Kottankavu, 10 minutes. From Vyttila Mobility Hub: Travel approximately 3 kilometres northeastward, 10 to 15 minutes. From Ernakulam Junction: Travel approximately 6 to 8 kilometres, 15 to 20 minutes. From Cochin International Airport: Travel approximately 25 km southward, 35 to 45 minutes.
Connectivity
Kochi Metro Blue Line at Palarivattom and Vyttila Stations provides metro access. KSRTC and city buses on the Palarivattom-Vennala-Thrippunithura corridor stop nearby. Vyttila Mobility Hub — Kochi’s integrated multimodal transit centre — is approximately 3 km away.
Nearby Areas
Vyttila Mobility Hub and the Gold Souk Grandé Mall are approximately 3 kilometres northwest. Thrippunithura with its Hill Palace Museum — the largest archaeological museum in Kerala — is 5 kilometres southeast. The INFOPARK Kakkanad IT corridor is accessible within 10 minutes via Vennala-Kakkanad road.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Udyan Convention Centre in Kochi?
A: Near Kent’s Nalukettu, Kottankavu-Arakkakadavu Road, Kottankavu, Vennala, Ernakulam — Kerala 682028. Phone: 9037357790. Established 2013.
Q2. What makes Udyan different from other Kochi convention halls?
A: Its eco-friendly design places a 3,600 sq ft light-roofed garden lawn between two indoor halls — creating a unique indoor-outdoor hybrid event space with natural light and ventilation.
Q3. What is the capacity and starting price at Udyan?
A: Up to 1,200 combined; 800 seated. Veg from ₹300/plate; non-veg ₹350/plate. Total booking starts at ₹30,000.
Q4. Which metro stations serve Udyan Convention Centre?
A: Palarivattom and Vyttila Stations on the Kochi Metro Blue Line — 3 to 5 km, approximately 10 to 15 minutes by auto-rickshaw.
Q5. When was Udyan Convention Centre established?
A: 2013 — and officially listed in the Ernakulam District Collector’s convention centre directory.