Mysore is definitely a shopper’s delight owing to the variety of items sold here. From silks to sculptures, incense sticks to flowers, Mysore is popularly known for its abundant shops that satiate the shopping urges of all travellers. Some of the famous shopping destinations include Devaraja Market, Gandhi Square, Sayyaji Rao Road, and KR Circle. Choose hotels in Mysore closer to shopping destinations so that you can walk here easily during your leisure time. Some of the best items to shop for in Mysore include:

The Famous Mysore Silk
Silk in Mysore is popular from the times of Tipu Sultan. Today, the Mysore silk sarees are light, soft and smooth, and offer a beautiful sheen that remains intact even after multiple washes. You can find interesting patterns made with a golden zari thread that elevates the saree’s look.

Sandal Oils and Soaps
Mysore has been home to the Government Sandalwood Oil Factory since 1917, and has become a famous centre for producing oil from the fragrant sandalwood. You can see how the wood is harvested, how the oil is produced in the factory, and then you take home a bottle of sandalwood oil. You can also buy the renowned sandalwood soaps and perfumes infused with the tranquil sandalwood fragrance.

Incense Sticks
Karnataka is often known as the country’s capital for incense sticks and Mysore has a major role to play in this. You will find various incense sticks of rose, jasmine, lily, and sandalwood in this city. You can buy them from local stores or exclusive incense stores.

Coffee Powder
Coffee lovers must take home a pack of the original South-Indian coffee from Mysore. You can find wholesalers and retailers selling coffee made in Coorg and Chikmagalur, where some of India’s best coffee is harvested. You can buy the powder or roasted beans in Gandhi Chowk or Devaraja Market. Try choosing coffee with a low chicory content if you prefer a less bitter taste. You can also buy a coffee filter here if you enjoy the traditional filter coffee.
 
Arts and Crafts
You can see the famous Mysore paintings in the Mysore palace and buy samples at the Cauvery Handicrafts located on Sayyaji Rao Road. You can also buy the local Channapatna toys for your little ones from various stores in Mysore. Stone sculptures and artefacts in Mysore are also extremely famous and make for great items to take home as souvenirs.
Do consult our hotel in Mysore – Fortune JP Palace for advise you on the best shopping places in the city. Happy shopping!