Yoga clothes
in Rishikesh...
 Rishikesh
is 138 miles from Delhi. It's a holy city for Hindus and a
famous centre of pilgrimage. It's also known as the gateway
to the Himalayas. This “yoga capital of the world”
is a relatively serene town that meanders along the jewel-green
Ganges River as it cascades through a beautiful valley among
the Himalayan foothills. There are many safe accommodation
options in ashrams and guesthouses and lots of opportunity
to take yoga classes, study and meet other women traveling
alone.
Rishikesh has
some surprisngly good clothing stores, mostly concentrated
around the Madras Cafe in Ram Jhula. You can get flowing kurtahs
(tunics) and wide-legged trousers in light cotton, perfect
for doing yoga Indian-style (Submitted by Mariellen, Toronto,
Canada).
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 Book
shopping in Darjeeling... I'd like to
recommend a really nice bookstore I came across in my travels.
It is the Oxford Bookstore (telephone 2254325) in Darjeeling,
West Bengal, India. The store has a large selection of all
sorts of books in English. I found a book I was looking for
that was out of print in the United States. Of special interest
-- when I was there I saw so many books on the history of
India, Tibet, and mountain climbing in the Himalayas.etc.
(Submitted by Linda, Fairbanks, Alaska) |
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Gift
shopping in Mumbai...
Mumbai
(Bombay) is a shoppers paradise and the number of places
you can get gifts at is mind boggling. But if you are coming
to the city and want to take gifts home, you would like
them to be of a certain quality. I am listing below three
stores that offer the gamut of Indian handicrafts in a variety
of price ranges.
Tresorrie:
Linking Road, Santa Cruz West, Mumbai; Infinity Mall, New
Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai -53.: offers handicrafts
of all sorts; also stuff made of handmade and recycled paper,
furnishings and little gifts...like the well loved Ganesh--our
round bellied GOD--statues, lamps, frames, et al
The Center
(also known as the Center for Arts and Crafts), Juhu shopping
complex, Gulmohar Road, Mumbai: little knicks and knacks,
Rajasthani mirror work, liltle statues, paper weights, pashminas,
ladies tops, furnishings, carvings, et al
FabIndia:
Pali Hill, Bandra West, Khar West, R-Mall Mulund: Offers
the gamut of Indian handloom fabrics. They also offer dresses,
skirts, jackets, scarves and the like in Indian fabrics,
designs, motifs.
Whenever
I have travelled abroad, I have picked up gifts from these
three stores and the reactions of the recipients has always
brought a warm glow to my heart.
There
are many more but I have taken foreign colleagues, friends
and family to these stores and we have never returned empty
handed. Warm regards to all.
(Submitted by Kirti. Mombai (Bombay), India)
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| Shopping
scoops in New Delhi...
 In
New Delhi there are two shops that all the expat women simply
rave about. So bring along an extra bag and devote some time
to tracking down these �made in India� specialties. It�s great
fun!
Fabindia offers a stunning
selection of carpets, bedspreads, bed linens, cotton tablecloths,
napkins and placemats. Expect to pay at least a half of what
you spend at home. Perfect present potential! Their address
is 14 'N' Block Market, Greater Kailash-1, New Delhi.
Bonus tip -- Make note
of your table and bed measurements before you leave. Carry
swatches of material if you want to match your purchases with
decor you already have. Carry a tape measure so that you can
be sure that what you are buying will fit properly.
At Anokhi,
32 Khan Market, New Delhi, Journeywoman found the best selection
of cotton fashions at very reasonable prices. Their cotton
bathrobes are simply wonderful. However, while their t-shirts
wear beautifully, they need to be handwashed in order to keep
their shape. Mine are still perfect after two seasons of wear.
P.S. If you are worried
about finding these places on your own, ask your hotel to
book a reputable car and driver for you. Their half day rates
are far more reasonable than you would imagine. Better still,
team up with another woman and share both the fun and the
transportation expenses with her.
(Source: Evelyn Hannon, Journeywoman Editor) |
More
relaxed shopping in Delhi...
I love shopping
in Delhi, but I know it can be an overwhelming experience
for the uninitiated. If you want to shop in a more relaxed,
upscale environment, follow the diplomatic crowd to Khan
Market in central New Delhi, close to the
Lodhi Gardens.  You
can easily spend at least half a day in great stores like
Anokhi, Biotique (for Ayurvedic skin care), Amrapali Jewellers,
Fabinidia and the Full Circle bookstore; and stop for lunch
at the Big Chill, the Market Cafe or the Turtle Cafe. And
if you are missing food from home, specialty food stores carry
European cheese, British biscuits, American breakfast cereal
and even Canadian maple syrup -- for a price.
Click
here to watch a video about Khan
Market. It will give you a great idea of what
it's like.
(Submitted by Mariellen, Toronto, Canada)
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