Food & Shopping

What to Buy in Thoothukudi?

Thoothukudi Macaroons

 A famous cashew-based sweet, different from French macaroons.
 A must-buy souvenir from Thoothukudi.
 Where to Buy?

• Ganesh Bakery
• Pushpa Bakery
• Royal Bakery

2️ Salt & Salt-Based Products

 Thoothukudi is one of the largest salt producers in India.
 You can buy high-quality sea salt at local wholesale markets.
 Where to Buy?

• Thoothukudi Salt Market
• Local Wholesale Shops

3️ Fresh & Dry Seafood

 Buy fresh fish, prawns, crabs, and dry fish at local fish markets.
 Karuvadu (dried fish) is a popular purchase.
 Best Markets for Seafood:

• Thoothukudi Fishing Harbour Market
• Periyakadai Fish Market

4️ Handicrafts & Palm Leaf Products

 Handmade baskets, mats, and toys crafted from palm leaves.
 Available in local bazaars and craft shops.
 Where to Buy?

• Thoothukudi Main Bazaar
• Street Vendors in Kayalpattinam

5️ Traditional Tamil Nadu Jewelry & Ornaments

 Temple-style gold jewelry, silver anklets, and nose rings.
 Custom-made designs available at local goldsmiths.
 Where to Buy?

• Saravana Jewellers
• LKS Gold House
• Thoothukudi Gold Market

6️ Spices & Ayurvedic Herbs

 Authentic Tamil Nadu spices like pepper, cardamom, and turmeric.
 Ayurvedic herbs used in traditional Siddha medicine.
 Where to Buy?

• Thoothukudi Local Market
• Spice Shops near Murugan Temple, Tiruchendur

7️ Textiles & Clothing

 Cotton sarees, lungis, and handloom fabrics at affordable prices.
 Tailoring and custom-made Tamil Nadu-style outfits available.
 Best Shops for Textiles:

• Thoothukudi Textile Market
• Rajmahal Silks
• Kumaran Textiles