Truly a shopping haven, Hyderabad has everything from famed pearls, traditional craft pieces, branded textiles to ethnic wear. In the biggest showrooms of Basheerbagh, Abids and Nampally, you’ll chance upon rows of jewelry, fabrics, handicrafts and a variety of merchandise. Or simply amble down the Laad Bazaar; and adorn yourself with a mélange of glass bangles, richly studded with pearls and precious stones. Sprawling mega malls in areas of Ameerpet, Himayatnagar and Punjagutta have also emerged to offer an entirely modern and convenient shopping experience.

Food wise, there is Briyani, one of the oldest specialties of Hyderabad. Layered with meat and spices over moist white rice, and sealed within dough to keep the aroma in, Briyani is definitely a dish to savor.