Nothing can describe ‘ethnic’ better than Bapu Bazaar in Jaipur. Colourful merchandise – be it clothes, bangles, trinkets or jutties – burst out of holes in the walls here. And man, do they sweep you off their feet.
If Rajasthan is the most visited state in India, then Bapu Bazaar by default becomes the place where most tourists shop in India. And the pressure to be great as a shopping street is understandable.
So prices here are tad on the higher side. But the place surpasses expectations when it comes to shopping for souvenir rich with culture. Bapu Bazaar has all kinds of items that spell India in bold and underlines it with culture. Moreover, it’s all dunked in the beautiful Rajasthani flavour to make it look prettier.
What to buy: Anything that has batik, sanganeri or bagru printed on it. Yes, the traditional prints are characteristic to this Bapu Bazaar. And you get suits, shoes and even bed covers with these prints.
Alternatives: Those craving for ethnic lehriya should dash to the famous Johri Bazaar, also housed in the pink city.
