The Residents of Kodai grumble since essential household things are always in short supply as everything has to come up in lorries.

However the need of tourist viz, Souvenirs, gifts and momentoes can be bought easily and upto fullest satisfaction. Exquisite embroidery, home made chocolates, Kodai Cheese, enough of warm cloths, dried flowers are also available in a wide range of prices. In Anna Salai excellent fresh vegetables available in the town market of the bazzar. Eco-nut in Pt- Road had good whole foods, brown bread, Jams, Peanut, Butter, Cheese, Muffins are very tasty.

Kashmir Handicrafts center in Anna Salai is famous for shawls, Jewellary, Brass, Leather items, Bone and Walnut wood articles.