The
beautiful destination of Kerala offers excellent options of shopping in
the various destinations across the state. Enjoying a holiday in Kerala
and returning empty handed is certainly unthinkable.
What To Buy
Popular
souvenirs that you need to buy in Kerala are spices and tea, mural
paintings Chinese ceramics, houseboats made of screw pine, sandalwood
crafts, coir products, grass mats and soft mats made from silk, rosewood
snake boats, kathakali show pieces, traditional kerala jewellery,
bronze ware, fibre crafts and many other locally produces handicrafts.
Where To Buy
Some of the most popular places where you can enjoy an uninterrupted shopping spree are -
Thrivananthapuram -
Being the capital city, it goes without saying that this is the main
shopping center of the state. For spice, good clothes, fresh fruits and
vegetables, Connemara market is the best place. If you want to buy
authentic NIgiri coffe then Sankers Coffee and Tea is the best option.
They sell coffee (Rs 240 per kilo) and nuts as well. The SMSM Institute
(closed on Sunday) behind secretariat on YMCA road, is a famous
government emporium selling traditional handicrafts like sandalwood
crafts, fiber craft and Nattippattom (the glittering ornament that
adorns the forehead of the elephant) at a very reasonable rate. The area
around East Ford is ideal for shopping for gold, mundus and brass
lamps. Netturpetti, the ethnic jewel box of the Kerala woman, Mural
paintings and can be bought from the government emporium called Culture
Shoppe's outlet at Mascot Hotel.
Kochi -
The city of Cochin is a popular shopping destinations famous for its
handicrafts. When in Kochi make way towards the main road in Erakulam
(12 kms from Kochi) to buy beautiful gold, precious and semi precious
jewellery. The Broadway in Ernakulam is good for buying Mattancherry is
the place to buy antique items, spices, coffee and tea among other local
items. Metal utensils and ceramics are also a popular buy here. New Street, MG Road, Jew Street and Government Handicraft Emporium are the popular places to shop in Kochi.
Alleppey - Alleppey in Kerala is all about coir products and carpets. the famous market here is Mullakkal
that has many shops renowned for selling gold and silver ornaments.
Alleppey is a small town where tourists can easily find local men
selling coir products and carpets. Spice like pepper, coconut oil, areca
nut and cardamom can also be bought from local shops at Canal Bazaar in
the town.
Thrissur -
In Kerala, Thrissur is the place where the world famous silk is weaved,
making silk products as inevitable buy here. Jeweller sold here is also
a famous shopping item. Ambady Handicrafts is a government hub where
tourists can buy all the local handicrafts at a reasonable price. Coir
products are a not be missed item to buy in Thrissur.
Munnar -
The tea estate of Kerala, Munnar is also a favored shopping stopover
for those wanting to buy aromatic coffee and tea. One can buy these
directly from the factories where they are produced. Also other articles
available for shopping here are wooden decorative that can be bought
from shops near Matupetty Dam.
Varkala -
Another important place for shopping in Kerala is Varkala, where the
Tibetan Markets sell necklaces, bracelets, earrings, singing bowls,
Tibetan incense for meditation, cloth handbags and metal crafts with
Buddha’s carving on them. The Beach bazaars held here offer various
items like coir items, horn carved products and aromatic spices tea
& coffee.
Besides
the most popular shopping destinations in Kerala, tourists are advised
to shop while on a backwater cruise or any other local adventure. Almost
every house in rural Kerala manufactures their own handcrafts and
watching them do so is a pleasure one cannot experience anywhere else in
the world.
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