Shopping Tour 1
Tour Starts from HICC (Full Day)
0930 A.M: Departure from HICC to Mangatrai Mall (Basheer Bagh).
Hyderabad Pearls
Who hasn't heard of the smoothed, radiant, teardrop pearl of Hyderabad city? People from everywhere flock here to possess a few of the famous pearl jewellery. The city of Hyderabad has become almost inseparable with the mention of pearls. Read on the legend of the pearls of Hyderabad.
Hyderabad was a rich princely state. The imperial patronage ensured affluence of arts, crafts and cuisine. This prosperous lifestyle demanded and attracted many craftsmen from distant parts of the world, especially the Arabian Gulf where the rare original pearls are found in profusion. The royal families demanded that these pearls be brought to India in abundance. Hence, Hyderabad became the one-stop-destination for pearls. There is an entire street consisting of pearl shops named - Patther Gatti. Jewelers in the pearl markets of Hyderabad have combined pearls with the shimmer of gold, the rich rubies and the exquisite emeralds for centuries. It is indeed amazing to see traditional designs still going strong and surviving the tempests of time in the narrow alleys of the Old City today.
Several styles of pearl jewellery have progressed along with the pearl trade. The 'Satlada' and 'Panchlada Haar' are respectively seven and five stringed necklaces and are very popular. They are often intermingled with emeralds, rubies and onyx beads set in nine-carat gold. Earrings set with uncut diamonds and pearls, are also very popular among the ladies of the city. The pearl markets of the city also offer infinite varieties of beautiful chokers, pendants and lockets.
1030 A.M: Arrive at Mangatrai Mall.
1300 P.M: Departure for Hotel Quality Inn Residency for Lunch.
1315 P.M: Arrive at Hotel Quality Inn Residency.
1400 P.M: Departure to Lepakshi Shop.
1415 P.M: Arrive at Lepakshi Shop.
About Lepakshi
Andhra Pradesh is a treasure-trove of a fascinating range of art forms and traditional crafts, each unique in style, theme, concept, form and expression. Through centuries old, these crafts and arts without exception have displayed innate flexibility and durability. They adapt to the changing eras and times and till date maintain
An enriching and endearing freshness. Kalamkari with its lucid and colorful depiction of the epics and landscapes; the lively and lovely kondapalli toys carved out of soft-wood; Nirmal paintings with their golden hues and the Bidricraft with silvery contours, have become the cynosure of not only connoisseurs, but also interior designers.
1600 P.M: Departure for HICC.
1730 P.M: Arrive at HICC.
Tour Cost:
Rate per person basis: - INR 1052 /- (for all)
The tour cost includes:
Lunch at Hotel Quality Inn Residency.
All transfers as per the itinerary by an air-conditioned coach with services of an English speaking guide.
The tour cost does not include:
All these rates are applicable as if now, they may subject to change with any prior notice during the time of booking.
Service Tax as applicable at the time of billing (currently @ 2.575%).
Any thing else not mentioned in “tour cost includes” column.
Note: This tour is available for a minimum group size of 25 persons.