At Morne: Coconut Water Priced at Rs 300 Raises Eyebrows

At Morne, the heat drives visitors to seek refreshment. The water from green coconuts, light and thirst-quenching, is being sold at the steep price of Rs 300 each, whereas it typically ranges from Rs 75 to Rs 150 in tourist areas. The vendor, set up under a tent by the roadside, also offers candied fruits, but it is primarily the price of the coconuts that raises concerns.

This increase becomes problematic during holidays and when the beaches are crowded.