Laad Bazaar
లాడ్ బజార్
A 400-year-old street running west from Charminar, famous for lac bangles set with faux diamonds, and a place to buy pearls and wedding accessories.
Laad Bazaar, also known as Choori Bazaar, stretches about 1 km, with hundreds of small shops on both sides selling colourful lac bangles inlaid with glass imitation gems that sparkle brightly. They are a must-have for Hyderabad brides. You can also buy pearls, perfumes, embroidered saris and wedding gifts. Hyderabad, known as the 'City of Pearls', has its pearl shops concentrated around Patthergatti. Bargaining is the norm, and pearl quality varies widely, so buy valuable items from reputable long-established shops. The street gets lively in the evening, and crowds are dense, so keep an eye on your wallet.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Makkah Masjid
- Charminar
- Chowmahalla Palace
- Nizam's Museum (Purani Haveli)
- Salar Jung Museum
- Sudha Cars Museum
- Nehru Zoological Park
- Telangana State Archaeology Museum