Shoppers’ Paradise is also one of the names which Bangalore has been bestowed with. Shopping in Bangalore is an experience in itself. Whether you are looking for some exclusive shopping experience or cheap shopping, you will have a lot of options which suits your requirements. For shopping lovers, it is nothing less than bliss to shop in this city of amazing shopping places. From world famous silk sarees to wooden carvings to Chanpatna toys to exquisite handicrafts to traditional gold jewelry to best of international brands, there is ample of choices available in Bangalore. Some of the places which are quite popular for shopping are:
Commercial Street: Located at a distance of 6 km from the city market, Commercial Street is a known name amongst Bangaloreans, especially when it comes to shopping. Presenting a beautiful fusion of street as well as branded shopping, Commercial Street is a place which is visited by everyone. Best place to get some of the cheapest deals, it has a wide array of shops catering to all kinds of goods from jewelry to shoes to daily wear clothing to wedding dresses along with a range of fine dining restaurants and amazing street food. Bargaining does play a major role while shopping on the streets here so make use of bargaining skill as much as you can.
Chickpet: If you are looking for a comparatively cheap shopping then your place to be in is Chickpet. One of the oldest places for shopping in Bangalore, Chickpet is close to 400 years old. It is one of the best places to buy saris, ghagras, sherwanis, and other wedding and party wears. With multitude of shops next to each other, each showcasing amazing clothes and foot wears, it promises a unique shopping experience to everyone.
Majestic Market: Another important place in Bangalore to shop for not just clothes and shoes but also electronic items is Majestic Market which is located at a distance of 3 km from the city market.
UB City Shopping Mall: Another popular name added to the concept of luxury shopping is the UB city shopping Mall. Located on the Vittal Mallya Road, it is India’s first luxury retail shopping mall. With the best of international brands and a wide range of restaurants offering fine dining, this place is a must visit.
MG Road: For Exclusive saree shopping MG road is one of the best places in Bangalore. It has many showrooms showcasing best of silks such as Deepam and Prasiddi. Along with this, it is also a good place if you are keen on buying some handicrafts.
Brigade Road: Brigade Road is another place to be if yiu are looking for some memorable shopping experience. From showrooms of all kinds of brands such as Levis, Raymonds, Van Heusen, UCB, Adidas, Nike, etc. to trendy clothes and bags to junk jewelry to foot wears, you will find a wide range of choices here. There are many boutiques, showrooms as well as mall like Fifth Avenue and Mota Royal Arcade which are located on the road.
Jayanagar 4th Block: Another old yet sprawling shopping area is the market of Jayanagar 4th Block. You will find all kinds of shopping opportunities here. From buying a bag after minutes of bargaining to choose from exclusive selection of famous brands, at Jayanagar you will experience everything. The shopping complex in the middle of the area offers a wide range of goods varying from items of daily use to clothes to pooja materials to items for interiors decoration to spectacles to vegetables to flowers, etc.
Malls in Bangalore: The city of Bangalore boasts of many shopping malls, each offering a wide variety of brands of shopping along with dining choices. These malls also act as popular place for hangout and get together for Bangaloreans.
Bangalore's first lifestyle enclave, Orion Mall is a very popular shopping mall with a spacious setting and a range of popular choices. Mantri Square Mall, which is a part of Mantri Developers boasts of 5 5 departmental stores under one roof. 6 Fine Dining Restaurants, Bangalore's first Open Bar and 6 theatre multiplex is the one of the largest malls of Bangalore. Phoenix Market City is also a place to visit at least once during your Bangalore Tour. Garuda Mall is amongst the newly established malls yet one of the most popular and luxurious one. Oasis Mall, Bangalore Central, Forum, Garuda Swagath, Gopalan Mall, Meenakshi Mall are a just few other names.
Other places which you can visit for shopping are Kaveri (Karnataka State Arts and Crafts Emporium), Handicrafts Museum, Khadi and Handmade Products on the SC Road, Central Cottage Industries Emporium, LIDKAR Emporium and others.
