Going on a street shopping spree in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, the ancient city of Nizams, is renowned for its ancient architecture, famous eateries and old bazaars. Besides being world-famous for its iconic dish Hyderabadi Biryani, the city is extremely popular for its street shopping options which is a shopaholic’s haven! From Begum Bazaar and Laad Bazaar to Koti Market and Mozzam Jahi Market, the list is endless.

Find out the best street shopping choices in Hyderabad:

Laad Bazaar, also known as ‘Choodi Bazar’, is set close to the famous Charminar. A paradise for bangle lovers, this bazaar also happens to be one of the oldest markets in the city. Besides, the place is also known for selling artificial jewellery, silverware, silk sarees, and perfumes.

This bustling market in Hyderabad is surrounded with architecture belonging from the Nizam period. Named after Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan’s son, Mozzam Jah Bahadur, the place started as a fruit market and was later transferred. You can find stalls along the roads selling chicken, goat meat, fruits, attar and dry fruits. The noted Karachi Bakery is also housed in this very market.

Another prominent street shopping hub in Hyderabad is Nampally. The market is loaded with a variety of bags, classy jewellery, bangles, apparel and latest footwear. Every year in the month of January and February, numaish exhibition is organised wherein almost every product is sold at a very reasonable price.

The queen of bazaars, Begum Bazaar in Hyderabad is more than 150 years old! The old market is renowned for selling a wide variety of items such as decor items, household products, cosmetics, funky jewellery and perfumes, among others. It is among the largest commercial bazaars in Hyderabad and retailers from over the country deal here. Rest you know the deal, Bargain!

Also popular as the Residency Market, this bazaar has existed since British rule in India. When it comes to the fashion street shopping in Hyderabad, Koti Market leads the list. People can aslo shop for silver junk jewellery, glittering footwear and blingy handbags.