Shopping in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh)

After the Charminar, it's the Charminar Market that you can't afford to miss. The capital city of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is a delight for shopping freaks. It is said that whoever comes to work in the city finally makes up his mind to settle down here. The people of the city are very gracious and hospitable. During your tour to Hyderabad, you can easily devote a couple of days to some wonderful shopping. Whether you are looking for the range of Hyderabadi traditional products, western wear or ethnic stuff, the city offers all these shopping items. In fact, Hyderabad is a shopping destination for people of all ages and tastes.

The market around Charminar is a regular haunt for shoppers from across India and abroad. Even today, the area retains the old-world charm. Colourful lac bangles and Basra pearls are the two major specialised products of the market. The market has a number of jewellery shops where one can find Basra pearls. Not only this, a wide range of Banarasi sarees are also available in the market. Fashion designers from all across India visit these markets regularly in search of exclusive Banarasi fabrics. They use different parts of the Banarasi sarees (including borders, pallus etc.) in their outfits. It gives their designed outfits uniqueness and adds beauty to them. Various items of jewellery are also on sale.

If you are looking for an extensive range of designer and western wear, you can head towards the Banjara Hills. Many fine designer wear stores are located here, particularly on Road no. 7 and 8. Kundan jewellery, polkis, precious stones and uncut diamonds are very much popular shopping items with visitors. Shopping at Meena Bazaar in Abids is also a wonderful option if your are looking for a variety of fabrics and sarees. With a number of fashion shops and boutiques located here, Abids has become a trendy fashion destination for travellers.

While on your shopping tour to Hyderabad, you can choose to buy items including antiques, handicrafts, jewellery, pearls, ethnic wear, wedding wear etc. Right from the boutiques in Banjara Hills and the fashion stores of Secunderabad to the very frequented and very traditional Charminar Laad Bazar Market, shopping in Hyderabad is an experience that you will remember for a long time.

The city of Hyderabad is relatively smaller than Delhi and Mumbai. So, travelleing from one corner of the city to the other is also not very hectic for shoppers. Shopping in Hyderabad is truly a fun experience for visitors.


Famous Jewellery Shops in Hyderabad
Jewellery shops in Hyderabad are too many. But those located around Charminar are the most preferred and visited ones. Particularly, jewellery shops at Pathergatti and Laad Bazar are some of the finest if you have made up your mind to buy an excellent piece of jewellery for yourself.

Mangatrai Pearls and Jewellers (Punjagutta, Patharghatti, Basheerbagh)
Meena Jewellers (Ameerpet, Basheerbagh)
Bhagwati's Pearls and Jewellers (Patharghatti)
Krishna Pearls and Jewellers (Taj Krishna, ITC Kakatiya Sheraton, Taj Banjara)
Sri Jagdamba Pearls and Gold (Secunderabad)
Vithaldas & Co. Jewellers (Charminar, Somajiguda)