Shopping in Thoothukudi
Shopping is everyone’s favorite task in our neoteric society. We wait for the best offers on shopping for many months and when those offers arrive, we go and spend our hard earned money on various things. Whatever be the reason of shopping, we don't mind splurging! We like to buy things for us and our loved ones, no matter whether we need those things or not. Sometimes it’s a pure need that takes us to the shop while other times it is just the impulsiveness in our nature. Thoothukudi famous for being a pearl and salt city has many things to offer us apart from the factories and port off course. Let us take a look at the shopping scenario of Thoothukudi:
Things to Buy in Thoothukudi
Macaroons – Thoothukudi Macaroons have their own place in the heart of the people of the city as well as of tourists. They differ from other Macaroons due to their differences in main ingredient. A lot of people prefer to buy Macaroons from Thoothukudi. They cost you around INR 600 per Kg and can be easily found in many sweet shops located here. Although, Ganesh Bakery is the most famous place to buy macaroons for your loved ones.
Wine Buiscuits – Wine biscuits are another famous shopping item in Thoothukudi. Different variations of wines are used in the preparation of these buiscuits, which makes them unique in themselves.
Thoothukudi Parotta – Well it is not right to say that Thoothukudi Parotta is something you should buy to take back from your visit, but it is mandatory for all the tourists to taste the same, as it is one of the most famous dishes of Thoothukudi Cuisine. These Parottas are usually sold on different parotta stalls known as night clubs. Some of the famous night clubs of the city includes Sivan night club, Alwar night club, Famous night club and No Name night club. A few more things to taste while traveling in Thoothukudi include ghee candies, plum cakes and dried ginger water.
Jewelry – It is one of the most famous things of Thoothukudi to buy. Just like other parts of South India, there are many showrooms located in the vicinity of Thoothukudi offering gold, silver, diamond and artificial jewelry for all the tourists and locals.
Shopping Complexes of Thoothukudi
Shopping complexes and malls are becoming part of our new lifestyle day by day. No matter in which city we are, it is very easy to find them everywhere. Just like all the other cities, Thoothukudi has many shopping complexes and malls all around the city. Most famous among all of these are the DSF Mall located at Victoria Extension Road. DSF Grand Plaza has many shops offering home appliances, apparels and accessories for men and women, gifts, jewelry, handicrafts, mobile and accessories, foods and beverages, footwear, computer accessories and furniture. Mangal Mall is another renowned shopping complex of the city. PKR Plaza, Essai Plaza and Velu Building Shopping Centre are other known shopping complexes of Thoothukudi.
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