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The lane running west from Charminar, lined with lac bangle shops, pearls, wedding wear and perfume sellers.
Don't miss
- Lac and stone bangles
- Pearl merchants
- Attar perfumes
- Wedding shopping
- Time needed
- 1 hr 15 min
- Entry
- Free
- Best time
- Evening
- Photography
- Allowed
Works well for
Couple
Family
Friends
Tips from our editors
Bargaining is expected on bangles. For pearls, buy from an established shop with a certificate — Hyderabad's trade is real but so are the fakes.
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