Shopping in Wayanad

The wonderful Wayanad is one of the most beautiful districts of Kerala and a perfect holiday destination. It has everything to offer right from food, culture, heritage, and nature. Soaking in the freshness of the environment, here you can enjoy everything. The natural vibes of the place make every experience a unique one in itself. The never-ending list of adventures here includes trekking through picturesque western ghats’ peaks, relaxing beside its cascading waterfalls hidden within untamed forests, exploring prehistoric caves, strolling on vast plantations, or paddy fields, relishing mouth-watering local cuisines, and whatnot.

Shopping in Wayanad

But, avoiding the cliché description of its wilderness and historical beauty, today we would like to explore the local markets of Wayanad that represent its true identity. The markets here reflect the land’s diversity and colourfulness. Whether they are street markets or dazzling shopping plazas, the shopping experience here leads the must-do list.

Santhi Pappadam: If you love connecting to the tradition and culture of the place, then visit Santhi Pappadam. Handlooms and handicrafts are the life of this place and wouldn’t let you go empty-handed. Handlooms, antiques, furniture, bamboo crafts, spices, and native crafts charm you into emptying your wallet without regret. Mostly preferred for day visits, you can find a lavish spread of unique arts and crafts here.
- Where: Santhi Pappadam, Wayanad
- Why: Antiques, Handloom, Handicraft
Valmeekam Clay Art Gallery: A place of unique clay sculpture, Valmeekam Clay Art Gallery is the first-ever terracotta sculpture museum in Kerala. Most of the statue speaks of human and nature’s relationship and is a step closer to spirituality. You can bask here in nature’s mysticism and be amazed by the sculptures mirroring the unique characteristics of the land’s tribal culture, rituals, traditions, customs, etc. There are also sculptures of Buddha and statues displaying love.
- Where: Near Kuruva Island, Wayanad
- Why: Terracotta sculptures
Uravu Bamboo & Beyond: Located in the Thrikkaipetta village of Wayanad, Uravu is a completely bamboo-based developmental organisation. You can shop here for exclusive bamboo products handcrafted by rural artisans and the Uravu community. You can shop here for handmade bamboo products, including but not limited to lampshades, masks, trays, pens, paintings, carvings, baskets, etc.
Not only shopping, but the place is also famous for bamboo plantations’ tours, workshops, bamboo blinds, and bamboo nurseries.
- Where: Thrikkaipetta, Wayanad
- Why: Bamboo Handicrafts
Trident Arcade:Sulthan Bathery is the shopping hub of Wayanad, and Trident Arcade is the perfect mall to shop for branded luxuries. Artistic crockeries are the pride of the place. You can spend a relaxing afternoon here and enjoy the site’s architecture that seamlessly blends with the surrounding.
- Where: Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad
- Why: Fashion Accessories and Crockeries
Dubai Shopping Centre:Most people go to Dubai for shopping, but legends bring Dubai to Wayanad to give the same experience as your homeland. With its elegant design, the mall words luxury and is a beautiful place to enjoy with family. The rates are reasonable, and there are varieties of products. Famous for its electronic gadgets, the mall houses everything under one roof. Cool gadgets, delicious food, branded items, well-being commodities, you name it, and they have it.
- Where: Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad
- Why: Electronic appliances
Where to Stay:
While at Wayanad, stay at After the Rains resort. A luxurious stay hidden well amidst the green beauty of the Nilgiri biosphere, the views here are one to behold. The stay at the resort is a complete package in itself. Spread across 16 acres of plantations, the local guides here are tribal people. The resort offers several unique experiences, and the guests can enjoy the best of their refreshing holiday while just soaking in the beauty of the surrounding. Plantation walks, bicycle trails, fishing, etc., are a few of the many activities to fill your memory book with lots of happy pictures. The resort comes with an in-house restaurant where you can enjoy a sumptuous spread of local delicacies. Most of the Wildlife reserves, peaks, waterfalls, and shopping centres are nearby. While staying, we suggest visiting local markets and do buy honey, spices, and outstanding handicrafts as souvenirs. Enjoy your stay and happy shopping!