A SHOPPER'S PARADISE
One of the largest and wealthiest of India's former princely states, the city built its fortune on the trade of pearls, gold, steel, fabric and, above all, diamonds, which some believe remain hidden beneath the foundations of Golconda Fort, precursor to the city some 10km away. Once the most famous diamond kingdom in the world, Golconda was home to the Kohinoor, the world's most sought after diamond, as well as the Orloff, Regent, and Hope, famous for their typically bloody histories. Hyderabad has been a major shopping center of India for centuries, right from the Mogul kings to the British rule. The city offers everything from antiques to handicrafts to jewelry, from dresses to leather goods, from Pearls to semi-precious stones. If you have a rewarding shopping experience in mind, explore Hyderabad and discover a virtual shopper's bonanza. Hyderabad with its numerous bazaars and its world renowned precious gems, gold and pearl trade, offers a breathtaking choice and infinite variety of goods, that could include everything you would possible need. The modern city is filled with grand showrooms, shopping malls, boutiques and retail outlets displaying designer goods, and a fabulous array of gold, gem and pearl jewelry.

This Local Tour takes you to Jewelry shops in the city, and shopping centers.