Where can I find these items in Hyderabad?

VivaPamplona

Greetings...

I debated long and hard about posting this question here...but I'm getting pretty desperate. After searching this city for the past 5 weeks, I just can't seem to track some of these things down. I've been to Big Bazaar, Q-Mart, Trinetra, LifeStyle, HomeAfair, Hyderabad Central, City Center and a few other places....

If any locals can help me out...much appreciated.

VP.

• Shower Caddy - plastic/metal thingy that slides over your shower heard for holding shampoo and the like
• Telescopic Shower Rod - plastic/metal rod that can expand/contract to hold your curtain
• Dish Dryer - plastic/metal stand to place next to sink to dry wet dishes after washing
• Toliet Paper Roll Holders - I can't believe my apartment doesn't have these...where can I buy them?

edwardseco

General goods stores. I located one in Channel Six, the monthly mag. I was looking for a non-slip bath mat for my mother in law. Took an incredible effort. I can, however, believe that your apartment came without a toilet paper holder..

capt_mahajan

In Indian parlance, what you need is
- A Sanitary Fittings Shop
- A shop selling plastics and kitchenware


First two and last, try upmarket bathroom fittings places.. you know the kinds that sell washbasins, taps etc etc.. there is Splash in Khairatabad and a couple of places around Ameerpet/Srinagar colony. You may not get telescopic shower rods too easily; it will be easier to get them cut to size. (No, they do not need to be threaded). In Ameerpet, near the crossroads, there are a lot of small 'Plumbing and sanitary ware' shops. Parking is a pain, though.

Dish Dryer: Try a big shop selling plastics.. Plastic world at Ameerpet, or even a smaller shop in your neighbourhood, who can easily get it for you.

For all these things, RP Road or MG Road in Secunderabad are options.. lots of small/big shops.

I am afraid big departmental stores may/may not carry these things.. margins are probably not high enough. If you know a local plumber, ask him for shops close to your area... the shower caddy may be a little more difficult to find, but is quite easily available.

VivaPamplona

Thanks Edward and Capt.

Believe it or not...I wasn't even looking for a bath matt and found those relatively easily at Lifestyle in Begumpet. So if you need a replacement, that's one place to go.

Another expat friend recommended Plastic World. I just got back from there and found a shower caddy and dish dryer...and the owner recommended a place to find the other items. The search continues...

VivaPamplona

Just in case anyone in HYD read this thread and had a similar query...I was able to find all of my remaining items at a store in Malakpet called Housefull. It's probably the closest thing to a Walmart/Target I've seen yet in Hyderabad. I've not no affiliation...just passing on the news in case it can help someone else out.

http://www.housefull.co.in/

edwardseco

Gracias amigo..