Best Street Shopping Spots in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is also a great option for you, if you love shopping but don't want to spend a lot of money in big malls. The street markets are one of the best things that can be found in the city. You will find goods ranging from clothes and shoes to jewelry, purses, gadgets, household goods and even traditional goods.

Some markets are busy and frenzied, some have colourful and vibrant displays and some are known for particular products. However, they all have a certain personality. So, if you are planning a shopping day in Bengaluru then here some of the best street-shopping places to look out are given below.

1. Commercial Street:

Where to shop on the street – if you ask people in Bengaluru they might automatically reply to Commercial Street. Located in the central part of the city, Commercial Street is always full of activity. The main roads and lanes have shops and vendors lining them and selling all sorts of items.

You can find:

• Clothes 

• Jeans and shirts 

• Dresses 

• Footwear 

• Handbags 

• Jewellery 

• Watches 

• Sunglasses 

• Accessories 

• Traditional wear 

But there are numerous cafes and places to eat nearby too, and you can easily enjoy several hours in the vicinity.

The best part is that Bargaining. Don't accept the first quote you get. Sometimes it's possible to get a better deal if you feel you are good at negotiating.

2. Chickpet:

Commercial Street is street shopping made modern and so is Chickpet. Chickpet is one of the older and busier shopping hubs in Bengaluru that is particularly famous for its textiles, sarees, silk products, jewellery and wholesale shopping. It can become quite busy during festivals and wedding times.

You can find:

• Sarees 

• Silk sarees 

• Dress materials 

• Fabrics 

• Jewellery 

• Traditional clothing 

• Wholesale textiles 

The walk through Chickpet is like a journey into a different side of Bengaluru. Shopping is going on around everywhere, people around, vehicles delivering and vendors calling people.

3. Brigade Road:

One of the most all-famous shopping as well as entertainment areas in Bengaluru is Brigade Road. The only difference is that Brigade Road would not be a traditional market and has a combination of street shopping, branded shops, café and restaurants and entertainment.

You can find:

• Clothes 

• Footwear 

• Accessories 

• Bags

• Gifts 

• Fashion items 

This location is especially vibrant at night. If you're planning to shop here, you can easily combine it with a meal or coffee afterwards.

4. Avenue Road:

Avenue Road is a place to visit for some of the younger crowd – university students or bookish types. One of the oldest commercial hub in Bengaluru, it is also famous for book retailing, stationery and second hand books.

You can find:

• Used books 

• Academic books 

• Novels 

• Competitive-exam books 

• Stationery 

One thing that is great about purchasing used books is that not everything you purchase is going to be expensive. One could walk in to look for one book, and walk out with three or four because they found them for a fair price.

5. Jayanagar 4th Block:

But, If you are not much of a crowd, then you will be happy with Jayanagar 4th Block. A variety of shops, street vendors, local businesses and shopping complexes are found within the area.

You can find:

• Clothes 

• Jewellery 

• Bags 

• Footwear 

• Home products 

• Gifts 

• Accessories 

• Traditional items 

In addition it is a wonderful place to look around for local food after shopping. Jayanagar is quite relaxed.

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