In all the major tourist spots there’s always a few large tourist shops, peddled as Government sanctioned, where the auto rickshaw want to take you, in addition to your requested destination as they get petrol coupons and a commission on whatever overpriced item you buy. Interesting these emporiums are mostly run by Kashmiris with smooth patter and a hot chai! Consequently you’re often held slightly by ransom and persuaded to visit, but it’s a bit of fun to feign interest in a carpet or shawl, sup a chai and help out the drivers and I’m in no hurry! Hence the auto rickshaw cry of “I’ll take you there for free”!
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