Shop Local: Chikmagalur Handicrafts and Souvenirs

Take home a piece of Chikmagalur's culture with unique handicrafts and souvenirs. Discover local artisans and shop now!

Are you a souvenir collector? Someone who loves to take a piece of the art and culture of the place they’ve visited back to their hometown?

Well, if you’re one of those people, then Chikmagalur has much more than just souvenirs to offer you to take back home!

From local wooden handicrafts, handmade soap, artistic pottery crafts to local coffee and tea, home-grown spices, homemade wines, organically sourced honey, essential oils, homemade chocolates and more!

In this article we’ll discuss the things you can “shop local” in Chikmagalur!

12 Things You Can Shop Local in Chikmagalur

1. Handicrafts Made of Wood

Local artisans craft handmade wooden handicrafts that have intricate designs and unique carvings and are sold at a reasonable price.

2. Handmade Soaps

In Chikmagalur, local small-scale industries make even handmade soaps, with naturally sourced ingredients and chemical-free, which make them gentle on the skin.

3. Homemade Local Wine and Juice

Whether you’re a lover of red wine or dry wine, fruit wine or rice wine, there are multiple different types of wines, in additional to fruit juice concentrates, sold in Chikmagalur and they’re all homemade.

4. Essential Oils and Hair Oils

In Chikmagalur, you can get a variety of aromatic and therapeutic essential oils like lemongrass, eucalyptus, lavender, citrus etc., in addition to homemade hair oil mix bottles.

5. Chocolates

The variety of chocolates in Chikmagalur are many, truly a feast for chocolate lovers. From plain dark, white and milk chocolate, to dry fruit chocolates, nut chocolates, coffee chocolates and more!

6. Organic Honey

There’s nothing better than fresh organic honey, completely unadulterated. Well, if you wish to buy a bottle or two, Chikmagalur is the right place!

7. Tea

If you’re a tea lover, then you can buy some of the best tea types from Chikmagalur to make that perfect cup of tea! You get different varieties of tea, including herbal blends.

8. Pottery Handicrafts

From handmade decorative pieces, to clays pots, bowls, cups and plates, you can get it all in Chikmagalur!

9. Home-grown Spices

You name the spice, it’s sold in Chikmagalur! Yes, spices are very popular in Chikmagalur and the variety (from bay leaves, to cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, star anise, nutmeg etc.,) and quality is unmatched!

10. Sandalwood Scented Products

Sandalwood scented products are very popular in Chikmagalur. From incense sticks, to air freshener pouches, to scented candles, scented skin care products etc.

11. Dry Fruits and Nuts

In Chikmagalur, dry fruits and nuts are in plenty! Be it dates, almonds, cashewnuts, apricots, walnuts, pistachios and more; they’re available for purchase in the best quality!

12. Coffee

The best the end of course – coffee! Chikmagalur is most famous for its coffee got straight from its local coffee plantations. Buy yourself this authentic local coffee to brew yourself the perfect cup of coffee once back home!

The Takeaway

If you’re making a trip to Chikmagalur, be sure to pick up these unique souvenirs, spices, homemade chocolates and of course, some coffee (or tea, if you’re a tea lover!).

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