Shopping in Munnar

Unlike other historical and big towns of Kerala, Munnar is not a famous shopping destination. Munnar is known for its tea and spice plantations; thus, giving you ample opportunities for tea and spice enthusiasts in Munnar. Here, you can find several factories, shops, and outlets, where you can explore different types of teas and spices, making them ideal gift options as well. The KDHP (Kannan Deven Hill Plantations), a Tata company outlet, offers good quality tea at reasonable prices. Since some tea varieties are not easily available at regular markets, making a visit to KDHP allows you to indulge in some exotic flavored tea shopping experience here. If you are a tea connoisseur, you can, then, check out different tastes and flavors of tea.

The market area is an interesting place to stroll around. Stalls are piled high with fresh fruits and vegetables. Sacks of rice, spices, and tea are stacked on available floor space while you can spot banana leaves hanging from tops of the stalls. Shopping for spices is another viable option in Munnar which is famous for its fragrant and authentic spices. Apart from spices, you can also shop for traditional Kerala items, like the Nilavilakku (a traditional lamp), which is considered auspicious on any occasion. Nilavilakku plays an important role at the presentation of various art forms, which are performed after lighting the lamp. Earthen utensils are popular shopping items in Munnar, apart from the bronze and copper utensils and artifacts. Another popular memento to shop for in Munnar is Indian-made foreign liquor which can be purchased at affordable prices. Hand crafted models of snake boats and sandalwood artifacts make some other famous and memorable souvenirs to pick from Munnar.