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Munnar is one of South India’s most sought-after tourist destinations, not only because of its pleasant climate and scenic beauty but also its vast tea estates and spice gardens. With so many visitors flocking the picturesque hills every year, it comes as no surprise that shopping in Munnar abounds with a diverse range of options suited to all . Whether you are seeking handicrafts, spices, beautiful Kasavu sarees, homemade chocolates, or unique souvenirs to take back home, Munnar has something for everyone.
Top 10 Places To Go Shopping In Munnar
Here are ten of the best places for shopping in Munnar where you can pick up sarees, handicrafts and more and are worth considering and exploring for sure:
1. Aranya Naturals
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This place is famous for its exquisite range of shawls, dress materials, scarves, and sarees, especially the famous Kasavu Saree. Aranya Naturals specialises in locally crafted goods made from natural resources like seeds, petals, roots, leaves, and bark. You can also get other products to take home as gifting options such as photo frames, greeting cards, and gift boxes with very unique designs and patterns. The products here are popular for their block print design and carvings.
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM (Closed on Sundays)
Location: Kannan Devan Hills, Kerala
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2. Mattupetty Dam Market
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Mattupetty Dam Market is a bustling market near the scenic Mattupetty Dam, where you can shop for spices, tea, and local handicrafts. Here, you will find a charming flea market that caters to both tourists and locals at very affordable prices. The market has a wide variety of items such as gifts, souvenirs, and wooden crafts. Stay on the lookout for some unique pieces like ashtrays, coasters, pen stands, trays, and spoons. Whether you are seeking mementos or exploring local craftsmanship, this market will surely add an authentic touch to your shopping experience.
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM (Closed on Sundays)
Location: Near the Mattupetty Dam, Munnar-Top Station Highway, Mattupetty, Kerala
3. Munnar Inn Spices Shopping Mall
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This is another great place to get your hands on some of the most exotic spices and delicious handmade chocolates in Munnar. The huge range of items is surely going to leave you overwhelmed with choices. The flavoured teas here are also really amazing and can be taken home for gifting or personal use. You can also have a taste of the chocolates on display here before deciding which ones you want to purchase. These chocolates are freshly made and available in a lot of different flavours.
Timings: 8:30 AM – 10 PM (Everyday)
Location: SH 17, Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala
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4. Greenland Spices and Ayurvedics
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This is one of the best places for shopping in Munnar if you are looking to buy fresh spices and/or Ayurvedic products. They have a really wide range of products, especially Ayurvedic medicines and supplements. The best thing is that their spices and raw materials for the other products are grown locally in their huge spice garden behind the shop. You can even take a guided tour of the spice garden for a nominal entry fee. Some of the best products to buy from here are black pepper, cardamom, garam masalas, teas, curry powders, and other herbs and spices.
Timings: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Everyday)
Location: Munnar Bypass, Thokkupara, Kerala
5. Munnar Town Market
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This is the most famous shopping spot in Munnar, because of the abundance of great products you can find here. Locals guarantee that this market has everything one would want. Many small shops are there in this market, arranged in rows. Here, you will spot handicrafts, homemade chocolates, coffee, tea, handicrafts, fabrics, aromatic oils, spices, garments, wooden items, and many more products made from the natural resources of Munnar. Even earthen pots, bronze and copper utensils, plastic toys, fresh fruits and vegetables, rice, strawberries, and herbs, are available.
Timings: 8:30 AM – 10 PM (Everyday)
Location: Near the Bus station, SH 17, Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala
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6. Abbas & Co. Tea Merchants
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This is the place to be if you want to go shopping in Munnar for some of the best varieties of tea as well as coffee. You can also choose from their vast selection of spices that can be purchased for personal use or as a great gifting option. Their products are of export quality, but the prices are very affordable. You can also shop for dry fruits, coconut products, curry powders, honey, aromatic natural oils, and homemade chocolates.
Timings: 9 AM – 9 PM
Location: 25 Main Bazaar, Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala
7. Kanan Devan Hills Plantations
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Munnar is famous for its high-quality tea. If you are a tea connoisseur, then Kanan Devan Hills Plantations is highly recommended for you. The export quality tea produced in their adjoining estate is famous all over the country as well as globally. There is also a museum in the estate, still called the Tata Tea Museum, and it has centuries-old memorabilia that gives valuable insights into the history of tea. You can purchase souvenirs of flavoured tea here, some of which are not commonly available in outside markets.
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM
Location: KDHP House, NH 49, Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala
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8. Krishna Kerala Kasavu Saree
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Located right in the heart of Munnar, this shopping mall has a wide variety of items, and at very affordable prices. From herbal beauty products to home decor items such as fine crockery and handicrafts, this mall is a one-stop shopping place where you can get almost everything. But they are most famous for their superior range of Kasavu Sarees, which are Kerala’s iconic cotton sarees. You can also purchase natural oils that can be used in aromatherapy as well as massages.
Timings: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Location: SH 17, Opp. Telephone Office Jn., Krishna Shopping Complex, Munnar, Kerala
9. Munnar Vegetable and Fruit Market
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This is the best place for shopping in Munnar if you are looking to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. You can find really good quality fruits and vegetables here, especially the seasonal tropical fruits such as pineapples, bananas and coconuts that Kerala is famous for. The prices are also really competitive here and you get to choose from several stalls to find the best produce and prices.
Timings: 8 AM – 8 PM
Location: SH 17, Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala
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10. Neelakurinji Gift Shop & Chocolate Hub
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This store is famous for its homemade chocolates, made using high-quality cocoa. The tantalising aromas that hit you as soon as you enter the chocolate section, entice you to purchase these chocolates not just for yourself but for friends and family back home too. A wide range of traditional silk sarees, ladies’ bags, gold and silver jewellery are also available here. Additionally, there are some really good home decor products such as coconut shell products, wooden idols, wall hangings, and coir products.
Timings: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Location: NH 85, Opp. Eastern Newton Public School, Adimali, Kerala
There is no dearth of options for shopping in Munnar, ranging from fine teas and homemade chocolates to the elegant Kasavu Sarees. Explore the markets full of local treasures and pick some gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Pack your bags but leave some space for the items that you will buy after shopping in Munnar. Plan your trip to Munnar with TripXL for an overall shopping guide.
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