Shopping in Alleppey
It is impossible to leave Alleppey without shopping for decorative pieces, souvenirs and most importantly, items made of coir. The local markets are always brimming with colourful handicrafts, traditional handmade jewellery and beautiful textiles, especially sarees. Alleppey being a small city does not have a huge choice of shopping malls. The two reliable shopping malls are the Reliance Mall and the Neveeta Shopping Mall. Kabeer Plaza is also a popular shopping complex among the locals. Apart from the malls, the Flea markets offer a wide range of products from stationery items to spices. Basic necessities such as rice and wheat are available at subsidized prices. Such markets sell freshly made spices and completely authentic products.
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Destination Speciality
With local small-scale coir industries forming a big part of Alleppey’s economy, the coir handicraft items are really unique to this town. Khadi items and spices are also famous items which the town offers. Food items and snacks like banana chips and cashew nuts are also typical to the state of Kerala and are of the best quality here.
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Local Souvenir & Artefacts
Souvenirs, especially ones made of coir are found in shops around the streets of Alleppey and are frequently bought by the visitors. Intricately designed coir items such as carpets, wall hangings, and rugs are worthy of being taken home as souvenirs and keepsakes.
1. St. Thomas’ Fine Arts
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Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
In the small village of Champakulam, the St. Thomas’ Fine Arts is a quaint shop owned by Mr Jacob, the sculptor behind the displayed figurines and miscellaneous artefacts made of teak and rosewood. This place is great to pick up some souvenirs and gift items.
Must Buy
Souvenirs & Artefacts made of teak and rosewood
2. Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan
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Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 750 for two
The Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan at Kayamkulam is a ready-made garment store specialising in Khadi clothing. It is one of the best places to shop for clothes in Alappuzha.
Must Buy
Khadi clothing
3. Pulickattil Handicrafts
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Open: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 350 for two
Pulickkattil Handicrafts in Mullackal is a great place to shop for reasonably priced high-quality souvenirs and decorative pieces for your home. This place is very close to the central Alappuzha.
Must Buy
souvenirs and decorative pieces
4. National Book Stall
Location: 119/8-120/8, Sanjay Palace, Civil Lines, Agra
Open: 11:00 am - 03:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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The National Book Stall is one of the top book stores in Alleppey with a wide collection of fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, and travel guides. Situated at Court Road, this shop is easily noticeable and has an impressive range of stationery items too.
Must Buy
Good books
5. Sharda Shopping Complex
Location: Near ISBT and Bhagwan Talkies, Delhi-Agra Highway
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Situated in the bustling Mullakkal Street, this shopping complex has everything under one roof. From garments to souvenirs, Sharda Shopping Complex has them all. The only that should be kept in mind is the fact that bargaining is not encouraged as the prices are reasonable but fixed.
Must Buy
Garments & Souvenirs
6. Mullakkal Street
Location: Fatehabad Rd, Fatehabad Mod, Tajnagri Phase – 1, Tajnagri, Agra
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
As opposed to the sweet serenity of the backwaters, Mullakkal Street is a busy market street which forms the heart of Alleppey. Apart from the Sharda Shopping Complex, the street also hosts many stalls and stores selling a variety of goods. Food stalls are also there to cater to the sudden hunger pangs.
Must Buy
Garments & Souvenirs
7. Krishna Textile Shop
Location: Plot No. 3E, Taj Nagari Scheme, Phase-I, Fatehbad Road, Agra
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Hardly a few minutes from central Alleppey, the Krishna Textile Shop is one of the most popular places for textile shopping in Alleppey. It has a stunning range of traditional sarees, cotton garments, fancy clothes, and even carpets and decorative wall hangings. It is a leading dealer and supplier of cotton fabric in Kerala. You can also get your hands on intricately crafted coir souvenirs here.
Must Buy
Traditional sarees, Cotton garments, Carpets, Decorative wall hangings, Coir souvenirs
8. Aiswarya 1 Gram Designer Jewellery
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Open: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 350 for two
If you are looking for a trustworthy place to buy premium quality traditional jewellery, Aishwarya 1 Gram Designer Jewellery is the right shop for you. Established in 1950 to deal in gold, the shop extended its services to one gram gold jewellery making in 2005 and since then has become a famous name in the jewellery business. Designer jewellery of all types, including chains, rings, and necklace-earrings sets can be found here. Buying jewellery from here will make you go back home with a memorable part of the city with you.
Must Buy
Jewellery
9. Reliance Mall
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Open: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 350 for two
This reliable neighbourhood mall is a good option as all sorts of items are available here. Like most malls, one can find everything, from electronics to clothes under the same roof. The mall stays open till 10 at night.
Must Buy
Electronics, Clothes
10. Kabeer Plaza
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Open: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 350 for two
This local mall is famous for its wine shops as well for the reasonable electronic products. You can also find gift shops here.
Must Buy
Wine & Electronics
11. Floating Triveni
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Open: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 350 for two
The interconnected canals and lakes of Alleppey have allowed a unique shopping experience to the tourists. Boats, which are usually used to transport produce and goods within the city by the locals are also used by many as shopping stalls; instead of being on the solid ground, here they float on the aquamarine waters! The Floating Triveni is one such floating market which consists of several boats carrying a variety of goods for sale. Located on the Vembanad Lake, you can even buy things while cruising on a houseboat.
Must Buy
Necessities, fruits, vegetables, spices, clothes, souvenirs, handicraft
12. Canal Bazaar
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Open: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 350 for two
The South is famous for its strong-smelling spices. At Canal Bazaar in Alappuzha, rows of small vendors sell hand-picked and freshly ground spices. Affordable and of good quality, you can buy small packets of your favourite spices to take home. The extremely popular and well-loved banana chips are also sold in this traditional bazaar.
Must Buy
Freshly ground spices, Banana chips
