Shopping in Kodaikanal can be a great fun. One can find all the regular items for day-to-day use in the markets of the city. Objects like woolen material, Flowers, Vegetables, handmade articles, hot snacks, children toys, medicinal herbs and oils, almost all can be seen in street side small shops. The local people of the city make their living out of selling these items to the tourists. By making a attractive display of items, they make the picnickers to buy things. Souvenirs, gifts and momentoes can be bought easily and up to fullest satisfaction. Exquisite embroidery, home made chocolates, Kodai Cheese, enough of warm cloths, dried flowers are also available in a wide range of prices. All the items are brought from far away places, cleaned properly to give them a sparkling bright appearance and arranged in such way that it invites visitors to purchase. In a nutshell the daily activities of Kodai people is centered on inflow of tourists.
