For the discerning shopper, shopping in Rishikesh would be a pleasant experience. Rishikesh falls in the region of Shekhawati, which is known across the world as the "Open Air Art Gallery". Being a part of Shekhawati Rishikesh too basks in the glorious tradition of painting.
Rishikesh has exquisite murals and frescoes painted on the havelis and palaces. The ace artisans of the area now-a-days recreate those fantastic paintings on paper or on cloth. Decorate the interior of your home or keep it as a showpiece. An item or two must feature in your shopping cart in Rishikesh. Even as gifts for your friends and relatives, they serve well.
The wooden furniture of Shekhawati has a special characteristic and the same is available in Rishikesh in plenty. You may choose to buy carved and decorated chests, chairs, cradles and low tables & stools while shopping in Rishikesh. Furniture with an antique look is great choices to embellish your home interior.
Several utilities and objets d'art as well as tie-and-die fabric are also popular items for shopping in Rishikesh. Although plush shopping malls are absent here, there are private shopping outlets and Government run emporia for shopping in Rishikesh.
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