With a rich culture that melts differences between religious
origins of its people, Hyderabad is coming up in a big way! According to
Economic Times, Hyderabad is the best Indian city to live in. The city truly
makes you fall in love with the grandeur of its Nizami history mingling with
new age spots and locations.
The city embraces everyone, has a place to accommodate all your
interests but only if you succeed at the delightful treasure hunt Hyderabad
brings you to play!
We’ve listed out the top 10 places to shop in Hyderabad which
won’t be heavy on your wallet and bring you the real deal this gorgeous city
has to offer.
1..Jagdamba Pearls
Founded in 1924, Jagdamba Pearls is one of the oldest jewelry
stores in the city, one of the reasons why Hyderabad is so famous for its
pearls! With two outlets in the city and a very popular online store, they are
one of the most trusted jewelry stores with sublime designs and good prices.
Although Hyderabad has a lot of pearl dealers, their legitimacy remains a
concern among buyers. Jagdamba pearls is the one-stop destination for pearl
shopping- one of the best souvenirs this city can offer.
2.Laad bazaar
With the beautiful Charminar in the backdrop of an otherwise
bustling market area, the Laad bazaar is very old, in operation since the
time of the Qutb Shahis and the Nizams. Packed on the streets are
hundreds of bangle merchants, selling bangles of every hue on earth. Cheap
crockery, brassware, silverware, Kalamkari paintings, saris and
handwoven materials of silk, cotton, brocade, velvet and gold
embroidered fabrics and perfumes are other famous goods sold extensively here.
At twilight, this market gives an almost mesmerizing aura with
lights shining off stone- studded bangles and the beautiful muslim culture at
its best. When in Hyderabad, Laad Bazaar is a must visit.
3.Inorbit Mall
The inorbit mall is built in a sheer size with amazing
outlets by popular fashion brands like AND, Giordiano, Locaste and Benetton. They
also have retail common chains such as Shoppers shop, Lifestyle etc. For
shoppers looking for branded clothes and a casual place to hang out- Inorbit is
the place to go. Every IT professional’s haunt, it has great rooftop lounges
overlooking a serene lake and even a gamers’ zone frequented by all age groups.
The food court has every imaginable cuisine and the mall is one of the best
malls to spend the evening. Come home with great stuff as Inorbit has a lot to
offer.
4. Sunday Bazaar,
Abids
Every Sunday the streets of Abids are jam packed with hawkers and small store
owners selling second hand books- what this market is famous for. Thousands of
books- old, new, fiction, non fiction is sold as hundreds of book lovers throng
the roads looking for a good read. Head out there this Sunday and participate
in the hunt for an amazing collection of books at unbelievably cheap prices.
5.Perfume market
Situated between Laad Bazaar and Moti chowk is the famous
perfume market of Hyderabad where the magic of thousands of scents is sealed in
little vials. This market was featured in the popular TV series ‘Band Baja
Bride’. It is a colorful stretch of numerous tiny shacks where locally
produced perfume is packaged in small glass vials and given interesting names
like nazaranaa-emohabbat-‘ the gift of love’.
An exciting afternoon spent in this beautiful thronging area
will make a memorable trip in your itinerary.
6.Begum Bazaar
This is another bustling market with a sprinkling of souvenir
shops and dawdling traffic. From gorgeous imitation jewelry to wholesale items
and detailed handicrafts, this bazaar is literally a storehouse of everything
one could possibly want! Its roots go back to the reign of the nizam and the
vibrancy of the begum bazaar is sure to bedazzle you.
7.Antique market
From quaint chandeliers to massive wooden chests, the antique
market is the bargain hunter’s paradise! Situated near Murgi chowk close to
Charminar, the antique market has treasures to offer to those who look.
Everything from silver jewelry to beautiful lamps to deck up your home, this is
one market that will make you time travel to places of history. Don’t forget to
carry your camera as you will find countless stories to capture in this antique
market.
8.Shilparamam
It is a place where artisans from across India showcase their
individual skills in a variety of arts, crafts and culture. From Indian pottery
to a plethora of weaves, woodwork, jewelry, clothes and local crafts of each
region of the country, Shilparamam is a kaleidoscope of India’s coloor,
diversity and talent.
Shilparamam is conceived as an endless, year-round festival of
arts and crafts showcasing ethnic art, crafts and skills of the rural folk from
all parts of the country. Visit this market cum exhibit for an array of Indian
handicrafts like paper Mache from Kashmir, bandhini work from Rajasthan, bamboo
work from Manipur, Bidri metal work from Bidar Karnataka, Brassware from
Muradabad in UP and definitely pearls from Hyderabad.
9.Sports market, Abids
A cluster of shops that sell every imaginable sports equipment
and merchandise, this is one stop for trophies, sports gear, apparel. A sports
junkie’s heaven. The best thing about this market is that they always
store on fresh stocks. You will find state of art sport kits, medals, and an
astounding variety of fitness machines. Now we know how Hyderabad is producing
Olympic medallists!
10.Lights Market
Imagine a bustling street that looks as if a million fireflies
took over the city. A street in Nampally transforms into a heavenly scene as
merchants sell lights- massive gleaming chandeliers to tiny fairy lights, all
magically light up together at twilight. We suggest traveling with locals as
finding this lesser known street might be difficult albeit when you do, don’t
be surprised being swept off your feet. This is your stop for beautiful lamps
to take back home and lanterns and light strings for the coming Diwali.
Let the city engulf you and turn your spark into fireworks.
Happy exploring!
