Major Shopping areas of Hyderabad

Charminar
This is the oldest commercial area in the Twin cities. It is a traditional place for silversmiths, Pearl sellers, and Bangle sellers. We also get Gun-Metal articles. Charminar is also a place for the Kite festival during which you will literally find all the shoppers selling the Kites.

Abids--Basheerbagh--Nampally
One of the contemporary shopping places, these places have some of the biggest Jewellery shops of the Twin Cities. These places also have clothes shops catering for people from all walks of life from the very rich and elite to the very common man. Abids also has a line of shoe shops.

Koti--Sultan Bazaar
This is a all-in-one shopping area..very busy throughout the year. We don't need to specify what you get here because you will find everything under the sun.

Narayanguda--Chikkadpally
These two areas the major entertainment centers with more than 15 theatres screening the latest Telugu movies. Apart from that just like Koti, Chikkadpally is also a all-in- one shopping center.

Monda Market
Near the R.P Road is this biggest vegetable market of the twin cities. The market deals with both whole sale and retail selling of the vegetables.

Shopping Malls of Hyderabad

Hyderabad has some big shopping malls and stores that offer an international shopping experience. Western outfits, Jewellery, designer wear, perfumes, accessories and all the big international brands are available. Watch out for sales which are held every now and then, to pick up stuff at great price offers.

Specialty Shopping - a tourist's delight

• Bidri : Take a look at the enduring black beauties of Hyderabad. Whether it be ornaments or daily utility items, Bidri work brings to it an unmistakable splendour carried down the ages.
• Kalamkari : Mythology and mystery come alive in the laborious and colorful Kalamkari work, practiced in two styles, the Machilipatnam and the Kalahasti.
• Nirmal: Take delight in the lacquered woodwork of Nirmal toys, wall hangings and other decorative articles.
• Kondapally Toys: Figures of people and animals come alive in the beautiful toys from Kondapally, a heartwarming attraction for us all.
• Pearls: Probably the most beautiful gift of the sea to mankind, the pearl artisans of Hyderabad have been using this unique creation of the oyster to beautify their ornaments for centuries.
• Lac Bangles: The captivating charm of these glass and lac bangles of the Old City make them the most admired ornament of a bride-to-be.
• Banjara Mirror Work: The simple yet beautiful mirror work of the local banjara gypsies are a tribute to creativity. They offer clothes and other cloth products in a riot of colors.
• Leather Puppets: Fashioned out of pure leather the puppets of Andhra have been narrating mythological tales to rural folk for centuries.
• Silver Filigiri: Silver Filigiri work marries elaborate designs with the molten white sheen of the metal, making every item something to treasure.
• Ikat Fabric: Distinct from the Ikat fabrics of North India, this indigenous variety of the craft combine an intricate technique with spelendid artistry of form.
• Himroo: A traditional occupation of Andhra Pradesh, Himroo weaving is today a rare occupation of a few select artisans in the Old City of Hyderabad.
• Handlooms: These colorful and splendorous creations born in the state are a tribute to Andhra history to the woman.
• Perfumes: The sweet smell of Old Hyderabad, perfumes from here are famous all over the world. Choose from the hundreds of exotic blends or concoct your own.
• Others: There is literally no end to the variations of handicrafts you can find in Hyderabad, apart from the above specialties. Get know more about Brass Work, Sculpture and more.