shopping

Srinagar is renowned for its exquisite Pashmina shawls, known for their soft texture, warmth, and intricate handwoven craftsmanship. However, with so many sellers in the market, it's crucial to know where to buy genuine Pashmina shawls to avoid counterfeits. This guide will help you find the...

Hey, fellow members, I need some urgent help, and I am hoping to get some positive feedback. I will be arriving at New Delhi airport from Singapore, and will catch a train for Lucknow. I have exceeded my luggage and have not been able to get gifts for some family members, so I am hoping that...

I will on holiday in Mumbai from Vancouver so that I would be new to the place. A friend of mine has asked me to bring back her a salwar kameez (Indian dress), but neither have researched about a salwar kameez dress or know where I would be able to find one. Please help me know where I would be...

During my stay in Bangalore, I wish to go shopping out there and get a hold of some of the local spices too. I have also been meaning to get hold of pure sandalwood powder for a time now and was wondering whether I would be able to get it from Bangalore. If I can get it, it would be great for...

I will be going India in October, and the first thing on my list is shopping. I now that there are plenty of places to shop in Delhi and in Mumbai where I will be visiting. I wanted to know the cost of clothing in India, not just ethnic wear but also western wear as in branded products. I will...

I am going to be in Goa in the next two weeks, and I am just gathering information on places to visit. Of course being a girl I have to include the places to shop. I have come across by the name of Glastonbury Street, and I need to know what I can expect from this place. What kind of things are...

What souvenirs to buy from India? What are some of the best Indian souvenirs? What can be the most authentic souvenir to collect from India? These are pretty common questions that most of the foreign tourists would have in their minds while on a tour to India. Not only the foreign tourists...

Most prices in India are pretty fixed, like in shops and Western style stores, but many goods are still haggled over regularly. If you want tailoring, or services, these can be brought down easily without much trouble. But what are the best strategies for haggling in India? Any tips from locals?

I want to purchase some Indian ethnic clothes like salwar kameez, lengha's etc from Delhi and I want to get the best deals and prices. Where in Delhi can I get cheap ethnic wear which is of good quality and of the latest fashion? I do not want to know about places where you have to do...

Need some help with purchasing gifts from India for friends back home. I am someone who is awful with gifts, and end up buying the worst of things, so I thought seeing that I have registered on the forum for some other India medical query I should ask my other queries here too. I am also going...