Hyderabad, July 12 -- As the monsoon clouds roll over Hyderabad and raindrops kiss the city awake, a riot of colours quietly blooms in one of its busiest corners Gudimalkapur Flower Market. Nestled near Mehdipatnam, this wholesale flower market is one of the largest and oldest in the city, and a hidden world for those who seek the scent of freshness and the joy of petals.

A Market Rooted in Tradition

Since the early 2000s, Gudimalkapur has flourished as Hyderabad's main flower wholesale hub after the Jambagh market shift. With over 500 vendors, it comes alive by 4 AM, stocked with marigolds, jasmines, tuberoses, and roses from across South India.

During monsoons, the market feels especially dreamy, the scent of wet earth mingles with s...