hucksters and helpers

In the areas that attract tourists, there are a lot of people trying to work every angle that they can to make a few Rupees. The most prevalent on the streets are the rickshaw drivers and taxi drivers who try to extract the maximum that they can from the tourists and who try to direct you to hotels and shops that will give them a kick-back. They can be very persistent and sometimes downright dishonest. There are also many people who go out of their way to be friendly and helpful. On the balance, all works out OK in the end, but sometimes it is frustrating and bewildering.