Best Places to Shop in Vizag — Markets, Malls & Famous Local Items
Shopping in Visakhapatnam is an absolute delight, combining vibrant traditional street markets with upscale shopping malls. Whether you want to buy famous handloom sarees, authentic wooden toys, or aromatic coffee beans, here are the top places to shop in Vizag.
1. Jagadamba Junction — The Commercial Heartbeat
Jagadamba Junction is the busiest commercial center in Vizag. It is home to the famous Jagadamba Theatre and hundreds of shops selling electronic items, mobile accessories, clothing, and footwear at highly competitive wholesale rates.
2. Lepakshi Handicrafts Emporium
Managed by the Andhra Pradesh government, Lepakshi is the best place to buy authentic local handicrafts. Don’t miss the famous Etikoppaka lacquer toys (made of wood and natural dyes), Kondapalli toys, Kalamkari paintings, and brass idols. Ideal for buying souvenirs.
3. Kurupam Market — Gold and Silver Hub
If you are looking for traditional gold, silver, and gemstone jewelry, Kurupam Market is the oldest and most trusted spot. The narrow lanes are lined with traditional goldsmiths who have been crafting exquisite Telugu jewelry designs for generations.
4. Malls: CMR Shopping Mall & Vizag Central
For premium fashion brands, cinemas, and food courts under one roof, head to the massive CMR Shopping Mall in Dwaraka Nagar or Vizag Central at Siripuram. They offer a comfortable, air-conditioned shopping experience for families.
What to Buy: Local Specialties
- Dharmavaram & Pochampally Handloom Sarees (available at Apco & local stores).
- Araku Organic Coffee Beans and powder (highly aromatic, harvested by tribals).
- Etikoppaka wooden toys (safe for kids, colored with natural vegetable dyes).
- Priyadarshini handlooms and local Andhra pickles.
