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Markets in Coimbatore

Being a part of the Kongu Nadu Region, Coimbatore is one of the industrially advanced districts of the state of Tamil Nadu. The beautiful city houses a number of tourist attractions such as Kovai Kondattam, Kovai Kutralum, Karamadai Range Forest, Vaitheki Falls and much more. 

Coimbatore ensures to offer great options for shopping in and around the city. Renowned for its textile industry, the ancient city is widely recognized as the “Manchester of South India”. If you are planning to make a tour to Coimbatore, then ensure to know about the major shopping areas in Coimbatore.

Some of the popular shopping markets in Coimbatore include R.S.Puram, Town Hall Area and Cross-Cut Road. People will be able to purchase quality textiles, cotton apparels, hosiery products, Khadi, Ethnic wear, sarees, jewelry and so on. Most of the business tourists visit the cultural destination to get the original kanchivaram silk sarees in the retail outlets in the market area. Scroll down to get to know more about the famous markets in the Coimbatore city:

Oppanakara Street

Shopping Areas in CoimbatoreOne of the most popular market areas in Coimbatore is the Oppanakara Street that is located close to the Coimbatore Corporation and Town Hall Area. 

This busy street holds a large number of street hawkers and big stores selling gold jewelry and other household products.

Coimbatore is considered to be the major textile hub for South India in which you can find many showrooms placed in the Oppanakara Street. It is important to know that the market area occupies some of the oldest commercial establishments in the surroundings.

During festival season, the Oppanakara Street is fully crowded with visitors and police authorities ensure to clear the heavy traffic at busy timings. Many commercial shops are established in the street such as Big Bazaar, Pothys, The Chennai Silks, Ganapathy Silks, Ramraj Cotton and more. 

People who are interested to purchase all household products under one corner can step into Big Bazaar outlet with their family. Here, you will be able to get grocery items, cosmetics, bed sheets, pillow covers, fruits, vegetables, etc. Also known as Aalayam of Silks, Pothys is one of the unique textile showrooms that sell different varieties of sarees to the people.

Sukrawarpettai

Popularly known as Sukrawarpet, Sukrawarpettai is a neighbourhood of Coimbatore district that falls within the Coimbatore West constituency. It is considered to be a busy commercial market area that holds a range of wholesale and retail markets. Further, the market place is structured with narrow streets and vintage buildings. In this locality, the North Indian community has occupied a major portion for their residence and they offer money lending for businessmen and common people.

The street looks colorful and attractive with North Indian traditional clothing and jewelry. Some of the major streets in Sukrawarpettai are Uppukaner Lane, Big Bazaar Street and RG Street. If you are tired and interested to taste any north Indian chat delicacies, then you can visit the Rangai Gownder Street. 

You can also get the blessings of Almighty God by stepping into the Jain temples located in the market area. Handloom Sarees is widely famous in this market and people will be crowded with all the showrooms during the festive season.

Poompuhar Handicrafts Emporium, Town Hall

Market in CoimbatoreIf you are eager to purchase handicrafts of good quality, then Poompuhar Handicrafts Emporium would be the best choice for all the people. 

This large handicrafts showroom enables the people to select hand-woven silks & cottons, bronze images, bell-metal lamps, wood and stone carvings. 

The other handicrafts showroom available in Coimbatore include Madurai Gallery Cottage Expo Crafts (North Chithirai Street), Surabi Handicrafts (West Veli Street), All India Hanidcrafts Emporium (Town Hall Road ), Khadi Gramayog Bhavan (Town Hall Road) and so on.

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