Gate-side sweets stop in T1
Almond House sits in Rajiv Gandhi International Airport’s T1 terminal, on the domestic side, so you can grab Indian sweets after security instead of hauling boxes from the city. The shop uses the same branding you see in Hyderabad, so it’s easy to spot on a quick walk from most T1 gates.
Expect boxed mithai, traditional Indian snacks, and gift packs with clear pricing in rupees, suited to last-minute gifting before domestic flights. Since this is an airport branch inside T1, prices run higher than street shops in Hyderabad city, but you’re paying for the airside location and the ability to buy after you clear security.
Stock usually focuses on classic Almond House items you’d see in town outlets: sweets made with ghee, dry-fruit laddus, and namkeen mixes packaged for carry-on. Being in T1, pack sizes tend to be smaller and easier to fit in a cabin bag under standard domestic airline rules of 7 kg hand baggage.
Hours typically follow T1’s domestic flight bank, aligning with early-morning departures and late-night arrivals at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. If you land on a late IndiGo or Air India domestic flight into T1, you still have a decent chance of finding Almond House open for a last-minute box before heading into Hyderabad.
Tip: Check package dates and seal integrity before paying; once you leave T1 security at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, swapping boxes is basically impossible without re-clearing the checkpoint.