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there are many shops selling different flavours of tea.It is an ideal gift to carry for others back home and also to take back some for yourself.
What to buy: buy tea in coonoor.it is locally grown,fresh and good.there are many varieties and are reasonably priced
What to pay: about average
Updated Jan 13, 2012
As well as the Toy Train and Botanical Gardens, Ooty is famous for its homemade chocolate and various oils. You'll find loads of places selling chocolate for about Rs50 per 100g which come in a variety of flavours such as dried fruits, nuts etc and is just delicious! The oils also come in a large variety such as sandalwood, lemon grass, olive, citronella, heena, camphor and eucalyptus (which I bought a small bottle of for just Rs11!).
Written Sep 20, 2009
There are a couple tiny shops in Ooty that specialize in teas and oils. You can go in and tell the man in the oil shop what ailments you are trying to relieve and he will personally bottle and wrap some oil bottles for you. They make great gifts. The tea shop also has a wide selection of local favorites as well as gift packs.
What to buy: Oils and Tea
What to pay: lower price range
Written Jan 8, 2007
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Charing Cross is the focal point on the busy commercial street of Ooty. Here you can take in the smells and sounds of Ooty. The main shopping street and vegetable market are here. The Charing Cross is very much like the main square of an old English town.
Written Aug 16, 2004
This market is located just outside the main entrance to the Botanical Gardens and sells mostly children's clothes.
Written Sep 20, 2009
you could buy shawls made by the todas who are a local tribal community
Written Mar 25, 2009
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Wide range of clothing for both men and women.
Written Oct 1, 2008
Address: 128 Commercial Road, Ooty
Phone: 2442613
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At the busstation (see picture of the tea pick workers) they sell a wonderful tasting liquid honey made with love by some very tiny bees. Yummie !!
Written Feb 25, 2005
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At the busstation (see picture of the tea pick workers) they sell a wonderful tasting liquid honey made with love by some very tiny bees. Yummie !!
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