Although Udupi is relatively a smaller town, it has quite a few interesting listings on its shopping manual. It is widely known for its world-famous Udupi cuisine, so one is bound to find most shops selling a plethora of culinary items starting from snacks, juice extracts, spices and oils used in authentic Udupi cooking. Aluminium pans to make Guliyappa and Aruvamane used to scrape coconuts find a special mention among cooking vessels sold here.
Udupi is also reputed to be a storehouse of traditional clothing and textiles. Kanjeevaram, Dharmavaram and Banaras silk sarees can be found at reasonable rates. Other traditional and modern garments and various types of jewellery are particularly famous among female shoppers.
One can also find wooden handicraft items like agarbatti stands, idols of deities, altars, etc. Fans of Ayurveda and massage therapy will be satisfied with the wide range of oils found here. Wheat halwa, banana halwa, banana chips and mango pickles are most sought-after local delicacies.
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