Buying gems in Namak Mandi: bring a trusted local
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About this trap
Namak Mandi has long been Peshawar's gemstone trading hub, serving buyers from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Iran. The shops are hard to find in the narrow lanes, and traders are reluctant to show their best stones to casual browsers, so a first-time visitor sees a limited picture. Go with a knowledgeable local, look at several dealers before deciding and never rush a purchase. Looking costs nothing, and the lanes are worth seeing even if you buy nothing.
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Buying gems in Namak Mandi: bring a trusted localNamak Mandi Bazaar, old city
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