Hyderabad

Gaze in awe when you take a peek at the most beautiful jewellery and pearls in all sorts of colours at the Krishna Pearls & Jewellers shop. They are renowned for the amazing detail in the tiniest pieces of jewellery. When locals shop for jewellery or pearls, this is the place they most often go.

The mall that has it all, from design pieces to clothing, toy shops, as well as cinemas and food courts. The GVK One mall even has something special in store: the largest free-standing salt water aquarium in India, which you can visit whenever you get tired of shopping or eating national delicacies.

When you think of traditional Indian clothing, you most likely imagine gorgeous fabrics. Singhania sells the most amazing textiles, sarees, lehengas and anarkali suits. When you walk into the shop, you will be blown away by the rich colours of the garments, and feel like you've entered a true fabric wonderland.

Bidriware is a metal handicraft dating back to the 14th century; exquisite Bidri items are for sale at Bidri Crafts. The family-owned business has been around for decades and sells the most amazing jewellery, vases and ornamental plates. Even if you are not planning on buying, pay a visit to the shop just to take a peek at the beautiful craftsmanship.

One of the largest fashion malls of India, Central is filled with a huge variety of shops. Ranging from designer clothes, to more affordable fashion, to everything in between. They sell over 500 brands, and with so many choices it's close to impossible not to leave the mall with something new.

Hyderabad is also called the 'City of Pearls' because it is one of the largest trade centres for pearls in the world. At Mangatrai, you can have a look for yourself and gaze in awe at the beautifully crafted necklaces, earrings, bangles and all manner of jewellery pieces.