"In The Bazaars of Hyderabad" written by Sarojini Naidu best describes the beauty of the Hyderabadi Bazaars.
The city of Hyderabad often referred as the city of pearls,once ruled by the Nizams of Hyderabad,and the last Nizam been the richest man in the world is known for many a things. Hyderabadi cuisine which includes the famous Hyderabadi Biryani, Mirchi ka Salan, Qubani ka meetha, Irani Chai and the Osmania Biscuit and will also remain known for its glorious Pearls and the Bangles ranging varieties of colors.
What to do
Buying Pearls
Hyderabad is world renowned for its Pearls and Charminar is the best place to buy them.There are lots of shops around Charminar selling some of the best Pearls.
There are few tests to check if a Pearl is real or fake.Do know them before if you are a serious buyer.
Laad Bazaar /Chudi Bazaar(Bangles Market)
An entire street and the narrow sub lanes are popular for selling bangles studded with stones,artificial gems. The lanes are also full of shops selling traditional dresses,dress materials , perfumes etc.,
What to See
Mecca Masjid (Jama Masjid)
Probably the oldest mosque in Hyderabad and one of the largest in India.The name is because of the bricks used in building the mosque that were believed to have been brought from Mecca.
Salarjung Museum is a one man's art collection.Visitors make sure to sit around the famous Musical Clock around 12 PM to see this unique clock ringing.Museum is closed on Fridays.
Explore the Chowmahalla palace
Walk through the streets of Charminar,many which still gives a glimpse of the Nizams era.
Take a walk along the Falaknuma Palace hotel.
Take a walk from Charminar to Purani Haveli and relive those moments walking along these streets.
What do you sell, O ye merchants?
Richly your wares are displayed,
Turbans of crimson and silver,
Tunics of purple brocade,
Mirrors with panels of amber,
Daggers with handles of jade.
What do you weigh, O ye vendors?
Saffron, lentil and rice.
What do you grind, O ye maidens?
Sandalwood, henna and spice.
What do you call, O ye pedlars?
Chessmen and ivory dice.
What do you make, O ye goldsmiths?
Wristlet and anklet and ring,
Bells for the feet of blue pigeons,
Frail as a dragon-fly's wing,
Girdles of gold for the dancers,
Scabbards of gold for the king.
What do you cry, O fruitmen?
Citron, pomegranate and plum.
What do you play, O ye musicians?
Sitar, Sarangi and drum.
What do you chant, O magicians?
Spells for the aeons to come.
What do you weave, O ye flower-girls?
With tassels of azure and red?
Crowns for the brow of a bridegroom,
Chaplets to garland his bed,
Sheets of white blossoms new-gathered
To perfume the sleep of the dead.
--Sarojini Naidu--
The city of Hyderabad often referred as the city of pearls,once ruled by the Nizams of Hyderabad,and the last Nizam been the richest man in the world is known for many a things. Hyderabadi cuisine which includes the famous Hyderabadi Biryani, Mirchi ka Salan, Qubani ka meetha, Irani Chai and the Osmania Biscuit and will also remain known for its glorious Pearls and the Bangles ranging varieties of colors.
Buying Pearls
Hyderabad is world renowned for its Pearls and Charminar is the best place to buy them.There are lots of shops around Charminar selling some of the best Pearls.
There are few tests to check if a Pearl is real or fake.Do know them before if you are a serious buyer.
Laad Bazaar /Chudi Bazaar(Bangles Market)
An entire street and the narrow sub lanes are popular for selling bangles studded with stones,artificial gems. The lanes are also full of shops selling traditional dresses,dress materials , perfumes etc.,
What to See
Go up and around the iconic Charminar.
Mecca Masjid (Jama Masjid)
Probably the oldest mosque in Hyderabad and one of the largest in India.The name is because of the bricks used in building the mosque that were believed to have been brought from Mecca.
Salarjung Museum is a one man's art collection.Visitors make sure to sit around the famous Musical Clock around 12 PM to see this unique clock ringing.Museum is closed on Fridays.
Explore the Chowmahalla palace
Walk through the streets of Charminar,many which still gives a glimpse of the Nizams era.
Take a walk along the Falaknuma Palace hotel.
Take a walk from Charminar to Purani Haveli and relive those moments walking along these streets.
