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1. Tibetan Handicrafts Centre, Dalhousie.
This is a handicraft centre run by Tibetan refugees and is a couple kilometers after Gandhi Chowk, en route to Khajjiar. Carpet weaving is the main industry. Tibetan carpets, apart from their distinct motifs that include the lotus or the conch, and even yaks, are heavy and chunky. The woolen yarn is also thick and the colors strong. The pile is normally half an inch thick. The knots per square inch vary between 30 and 80, with around 50 as the normal. The Tibetan handicraft shop at Gandhi Chowk has some of these on display and sale. At the Handicraft Centre you can also place an order; a catalogue with designs and prices is available.
2. Kumbalanghi, Kochi.
Situated in the backwaters of Ernakulam district, Kumbalanghi village is part of the ‘Explore Rural India’ initiative by the department of tourism, India. Good connectivity, home stay options and a picturesque setting make it an ideal choice for travelers interested in getting close up glimpse of Kerala’s rural life. This innovative initiative has now made it possible to enjoy an offbeat community experience without facing any logistical constraints.
Kumbalanghi is literally surrounded by the backwaters. A chain of Chinese fishing nets lend an exotic touch to the idyllic landscape of the village. Fishing is the mainstay of the village economy followed by coir weaving and boat building. Visitors to this village can do a number of interesting activities. Walk or cycle through the village paths, watch fishing folk at work, try your own hand at fishing, toddy tapping or coir spinning, go canoeing or take a leisurely cruise through the canals and waterways.
3. Town Bazaar or Malcolm Peth, Mahabaleshwar.
For shopaholics, the main point of interest in the hill station would be the town bazaar or Malcolm Peth. Mahabaleshwar is famous for its produce of strawberries and mulberries. Here you can shop for fresh fruits or interesting fruit products like crushes (with big juicy chunks of fruits) and jams. Other hot selling items at the bazaar are pure mountain honey and chikki (a traditional Indian sweet made with jaggery and assortment of nuts like peanuts, cashews, almonds, pistachios, etc.). A lot of customers also shop handcrafted leather footwear and tribal trinkets.