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The crowded lanes around the Charminar - the neighbourhood is also known as
Charminar - are the perfect place to get lost, with sidewalks full of everything from per-
fumes to kitchen implements to coconuts. Skilled wanderers may find the bird market, or
the workshops where
varakh
(silver foil) is pounded out for use in sweets.
Laad Bazaar
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west of the monument, is known across southern India as the last word in
wedding saris, jewels and bangles, and the area is also the centre of India's pearl trade:
some great deals can be had - if you know your stuff.
