Hyderabad | 04.08.2019 | 04:00 pm ~ 05:30 pm

Trailing through the Majestic Moazzam Jahi Market

About the walk

Hyderabad is known not just for the Charminar and the Chowmahalla Palace but also for its historical markets. Located in the heart of the city, the Moazzam Jahi Market has always attracted the attention of passers-by. With its white domes and beautiful clock tower, this circular structure has almost everything one needs on a day-to-day basis—vegetables, fruits, meat, etc. Let us explore this magnificent bazaar and discover how it was built, appreciate its art and architecture, and inspect its present state.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
03:45 pm

About the walk

Hyderabad is known not just for the Charminar and the Chowmahalla Palace but also for its historical markets. Located in the heart of the city, the Moazzam Jahi Market has always attracted the attention of passers-by. With its white domes and beautiful clock tower, this circular structure has almost everything one needs on a day-to-day basis—vegetables, fruits, meat, etc. Let us explore this magnificent bazaar and discover how it was built, appreciate its art and architecture, and inspect its present state.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Mohd. Abdul Nayeem
Mohammad Abdul Nayeem holds a Ph.D. in Management and teaches Organisational Behavior. He loves Urdu prose and poetry, Indian art and architecture, movies and music. Born and brought up in Hyderabad, he has extensive knowledge of the city's heritage, history, and legacy. He loves to share the stories of Hyderabad's lanes, mohallas, and tehzeeb (etiquette). He also volunteers at Lamakaan, an open cultural space in Hyderabad.

Meeting Time

03:45 PM

Meeting point

Hameedi Confectioners, opposite Moazzam Jahi Market

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Moazzam Jahi Market/Gandhi Bhavan

Disclaimer

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Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Please Note

  • No entry fee.
  • Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Carry your own drinking water.
  • Since it is the rainy season, please carry an umbrella or a raincoat. Walk carefully as the market might be a little muddy from the rains. 
  • Parking is restricted at Moazzam Jahi Market. One can park vehicles in the lanes adjacent to the market. The use of public transport is recommended. Buses going towards Charminar, CBS and Afzal Gunj stop at Moazzam Jahi Market.
  • Photography/videography is allowed.
  • There are lots of foods joints inside and around the market. Food expenses must be borne by the participants. 
  • Link to the meeting point- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hameedi+Confectioners/@17.3841306,78.4744235,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8b3255af7b2b9eed!8m2!3d17.3841306!4d78.4744235