Hyderabad is the name for pearls. Visitors come here from all over the country for quality pearls. The Patel market in Charminar is famous for the sale of pearls. You may get the pearls at other places but here you find people with specific skill sets who can make very small holes through the pearls. Not only that, you can buy quality pearls and this place is well known for pearl engraving.
Specialty
- Quality pearls are available here.
- You can even buy one of the costliest Basra pearls here.
- They give the best shapes to pearls.
- After the pearl engraving, they are embedded into ornaments.
Price: Prices are negotiable. Generally, 1 karat is Rs. 1000.
Timings: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
How to Reach: From Secunderabad (Bus No 8), Dilsukhnagar (Bus No 72) and Kukatpally, different bus routes are available to reach Afzalgunj, from here you can reach the Patel market by walk or an auto.
How long: From the time of Nizams.