Astrologers and palmists abound in the Pink City of Jaipur, and throughout India. Many set up shop at tourist hotels and along the major streets. Discover the art of mendhi have an elaborate design tattoo d in temporary henna on your hand, foot, or ankle. Or indulge in an ayurvedic massage, involving herbs and methods that are part of the ancient mind-body medicine traditions. Of saris and salwar kameezes.
Fabrics reflect quality craftsmanship and the artistic traditions of regional areas.
For example, silk prints are a good value in south India and block-print cottons are prevalent in northern states. Women might consider buying a sari as a souvenir. But perhaps more practical at least for travel purposes is the salwar kameez, an outfit of loose pants, long tunic, and scarf. Men may want to buy a pair of traditional kurta pajamas. Most visitors to Jaipur climb to the top of the Amber Fort on the back of an elephant, and stop at the City Palace and lacy-looking Palace of the Winds before continuing on to Agra or New Delhi.