Shopping in Munnar

Munnar Travel Guide

Green Velvet or Tea Plantations !!

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Shopping in Munnar include very special items like Tea, Spice and Ayurvedic products. Moreover, all these products are locally produced in the Western Ghat hills and grown organically

Tea

Shopping in Munnar starts with tea. Tea plantation is the biggest industry around Munnar. Therefore, when in Munnar, every tourist collects few samples of different variety of teas grown around this place. Moreover, depending on your taste and budget, you can choose from a wide variety of teas. However, it is better for the tourists to go to a retail sales outlet setup directly by the tea companies in the town. For example, the outlet at Munnar town set up by famous Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company at – KDHP House, Moolakadai, Munnar isan ideal place for tourists. It is a big outlet displaying and selling various types of teas in different attractive packages. In addition, tourists can also taste hot teas at their counter.

Spice

Spices from India are famous all over the world for their beautiful aroma. In addition, many of these spices are used as an ingredient for different Ayurvedic medicines.

The region of south Western Ghat hills in Kerala is producing these spices in abundant. In addition, the weather of this region helps to grow the spice plants. Moreover, the entire produce is grown in a organic way without using any harmful chemical. Most importantly, these spices taste great and produces a beautiful aroma.

Spices are grown organically in the gardens situated on the face and base of the hills. For example – pepper, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg are produced in high volume.

Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurveda is a century old tradition of Kerala. Likewise, Kearla is famous for its Ayurvedic Medicine and medicine plants. Moreover, there are very good hospitals and care centers providing Ayurvedic treatment to thousands of patients. This includes patients both from India and abroad. This is because, this treatment process is very popular among a section of foreigners. Tourists can buy required medicines for common diseases.

Others

In addition to the above, there are other options for tourists to shop as a souvenir or gift. For example, Kerala Handloom sarees are famous for their quality and design. Also, you can get some local handicrafts made of bamboo or other items.