Category Archives: Shopping
What to Know Before You Visit Chennai – Experience a bustling traditional city!
0With a population of over 10 million people, Chennai the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is certainly not a small metropolis! It is India’s fifth largest city and one that has firm roots in storied history and culture. Interested to learn about what you should know before visiting Chennai? 1). The Local Lifestyle Chennai doesn’t have any iconic landmarks or global attractions that tourists flock to see. Chennai is also not renowned for an extraordinary …
Exploring the George Town Markets and Bazaars in Chennai – Shopping Adventures
0If you are looking to shop and soak up some local culture when in Chennai then plan to explore the area known as George Town with its colourful markets and bazaars! A Bit of History George Town dates back to British colonial times when it was referred to as “Black Town”. The city’s first settlement (then called Madras), this locale came up near Fort Saint George and is very much a part of Chennai’s history. …
Shopping in Pondicherry – A shopping Paradise
0Pondicherry offers inexpensive shopping experience with low or almost no taxes. Known for its traditional doll making, textiles and silks, it is also the origin of several world-class brands in premium-quality leather, pottery, aromatics, fashion and handmade paper. The superb décor boutiques and export-quality antique furniture galleries here are also worth a look-through. Just about everything is within walking distance (and there are plenty of eager rickshaws if not), and the goods on offer are …
