Hyderabad also called as the City of Nizams and The Pearl City is really a city with different cultures & lifestyles. One can find everything that’s latest & sky-high priced to traditional & sea-low priced items, products, foods, beverages, crafts and so on. It has shopping centres set for rich, middle-class and poor alike. From skyscraper shopping malls to street-side shops & from global menu serving restaurants to local biryani points there’s nothing that one cannot get here. If you’re a first time visitor to Hyderabad then it is better to shop around these shopping zones that are famous since the Nizams’ era. Going around these places will not only give you economical & local shopping experience but will also make you familiar with the Hyderabad tradition & culture. Here are these best bazaars & places to shop in Hyderabad.
- Jummerat Bazaar AKA Chor Bazaar:
As the name suggests this street is famous for stolen & unguaranteed items. It is one of the oldest shopping bazaars in the city. Thursday is the best day to shop here as the flea market will be conducted. You can shop antique and age-old items here. Old furniture, home décors, kitchen and household items can be bought literally at throwaway rates. Junk jewellery, stolen phones, replicas of branded items, cricket gear and other sports items can be found here. The flea market opens around 9 am and continues till late at night.
Locality: Close to Begum Bazaar
- Laad Bazaar:
This iconic street is more than a century-old street and goes synonymous with Hyderabad shopping. Very much close to Charminar, it is famous for ladies’ shopping especially for items such as bangles, earrings, anklets and other personal and beauty accessories. Festive seasons especially that of Muslims is the best time to shop here. Usually, the shops start to open at 11 am.
Locality: Near Charminar
- Shahran Market:
Situated in a jam-packed bylane, this is known for women’s clothing material. However, some stalls sell salwar, Kurtis and other different clothing designer wear for women. Burqas are what the market is famous for. To be more precise, inside this market we can see many burqa manufacturing units that make export certified burqas. When you get tired out of shopping stop at the Shahran hotel and taste the authentic Haleem.
Locality: Near Charminar
- Abids Street:
This is the most happening street in Hyderabad at any given point of time and year. The street is flooded with so many items that you don’t know where to start and what to buy. Handicrafts, electronics, clothing, art and species are just only some items to name. Sarees of all designs and materials are exclusively found here. The market begins operating from 9 am.
Locality: In Abids
- Perfume Market:
Perfumes, scents and attars are the exclusive items that you get here. Very much near to Mir Chowk, the visitors can buy uniquely scented perfumes and exclusive scents bottled in breathtaking glass bottles here.
Locality: Close to Laad Market
- Begum Bazaar:
Without visiting Begum Bazaar the Hyderabad exploration isn’t complete. It is a compulsory visit for the ones who love sporting Indian wear. This buzzing bazaar has Indian women wear, bangles, junk jewellery, spices and accessories at cheapest rates. For a complete & true street-shopping experience visit this place on weekends.
Locality: Close to Naya Pul bridge
- Moazzam Jahi Market:
Though popular for fruits one can as well find different clothing materials, accessories, flowers, spices and groceries. It is famous Arab spices. It is even the wholesale market for ittar and hookah.
Locality: Old Kattal Mandi
These are only a few to name and there are also other places like Nampally Market, Pot Market, Koti Sultan Bazaar, Antique Market near Murgi Chowk and other streets where you can find the original & traditional Hyderabadi lifestyle & shopping experience.
Go, visit them and experience the true meaning of shopping.
