Shopping in Hyderabad is a delight for those who are into traditional and pearl jewelry. From stores of top brands to carts at the street market, you can get the best of Hyderabad at these places. The city is renowned for its lac bangles, Hyderabadi pearl sets, and a lot more. Apart from jewels, the city also offers the latest trends in clothes and other accessories.
There are numerous street markets in Hyderabad, where you can find some amazing stuff at reasonable prices. Be it footwear, bags, dresses or home decor items, you can shop for everything here.
Here are the top places for street shopping in Hyderabad.
Laad Bazaar
Laad Bazaar is one of the best places for street shopping in Hyderabad. Established almost 2 centuries ago, this is one of the oldest marketplaces in the city. It is popular for its wide collection of bangles and is sometimes also called the ‘Choori Bazaar’. You can also shop for traditional Hyderabadi jewelry made of semi-precious stones, handicrafts, silverware, Bidri ware, atar and a lot more. You can admire the iconic Charminar and the bustling surroundings as you walk through the narrow roads here as cars and rickshaws are prohibited in the area. Make sure you improve your bargaining skills before visiting Laad Bazaar as you will need it the most.
Shahran Market
You will get some of the best things to buy in Hyderabad at the Shahran Market. It is a heaven for those who love shopping for the latest traditional dresses. You will find hundreds of women making their way through different shops with multiple bags in their hands. It is popular for its amazing collection of burqas, scarves, salwars etc. There is also a huge unit that makes and imports burqas to other parts of the country and around the world. You can also gorge on the delicious street food while shopping here.
Begum Bazar
Begum Bazar is one of the oldest places for shopping in Hyderabad. From fresh dry fruits to traditional clothes, you will find almost everything here. There are both retail and wholesale shops spread around the market that are jam packed with customers. It is also the best place to find Bidri studded jewelry and Bidriware. No matter what you choose to get, you will get it at a very affordable price.
Shilparamam
If you love handmade earthen items such as pots, glasses, wind chimes, crockery and a lot more you should head to Shilparamam. This was established in 1992 to promote the cultural heritage of various Indian states. You will find artisans from across the country selling their products here. From ethnic fabrics, jewelry, wooden items, ornate mirrors to jewelry, you can find a plethora of items here. This market is full of amazing things that you would definitely want to grab right away.
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Moazzam Jahi Market
Constructed by the seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, Mozzam Jahi Market is one of the oldest places for shopping in Hyderabad. You can admire the gorgeous building here that has handmade ice cream shops around it. Best-in-quality dry fruits, atar, and fresh fruit shops are available all around this market. You will love the ancient vibe this place has to offer and can enjoy a few scoops of ice cream as you shop for your favorites here.
Antique Market
If you are looking for antique things to buy in Hyderabad, you must check out the iconic Antique Market. You can find countless items from the Nizam’s era here be it home decor items or crockery. But keep in mind that most of the things on sale here are not original.
Apart from these markets there are many other malls in the pearl city such as GVK One, Hyderabad Central, City Center, Forum Sujana etc. Shopping in Hyderabad is an amazing experience if you know the art of bargaining. Which of these markets have you visited? Comment below and let us know more about your shopping experience.
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