Top Activities & Experiences

What to Shop in Kozhikode

 1. Kozhikode Halwa & Banana Chips

✅ Freshly made, warm halwa and crispy banana chips are the most popular edible souvenirs
 Best Places:

• SM Street (Mittai Theruvu)
• Sankaran Halwa Shop
• Mambally’s & Top Form Sweets

 Tip: Ask for vacuum packs for travel or gift-wrapping.

 2. Kasavu Sarees & Kerala Handloom

✅ Traditional Kerala sarees with golden borders and Muslim bridal wear
 Buy From:

• Kalyan Silks, Seematti, Jayalakshmi – MG Road
• Local boutiques near Mananchira and SM Street

 Tip: Look for handloom tags and feel the soft cotton texture.

 3. Spices, Herbal Oils & Ayurveda

✅ Buy authentic Kerala spices like black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, and Ayurvedic oils
 Where to Shop:

• Spice shops near SM Street
• Arya Vaidya Sala Outlets
• Khadi/Ayurvedic stores on Mavoor Road

 4. Perfumes & Islamic Items

✅ Local attar (natural perfumes), prayer caps, tasbih, religious books
 Best Spots:

• Pavangad Bazaar
• Shops near Mishkal Mosque and Kuttichira
• Ponnani (short trip from Kozhikode)

 5. Local Handicrafts & Souvenirs

✅ Bamboo crafts, wooden toys, Kathakali masks, mural art miniatures
 Find them at:

• Kerala State Handicrafts Emporium (Kairali) – Near Mananchira
• Sargaalaya Arts & Crafts Village – (Day trip to Iringal)