Market
Commercial Street, Bengaluru
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Commercial Street is Bengaluru's most frenetic and rewarding shopping bazaar, where narrow lanes overflow with stalls selling everything from silk sarees and bridal wear to the latest smartphones and accessories. The experience is sensory overload: the jostling crowds, the aroma of chaat and kebabs from street vendors, and the vibrant displays of fabrics and jewelry. Unlike Brigade Road's polished malls, Commercial Street offers a raw, authentic Indian market experience where haggling is expected. It's particularly famous for its textile shops, where you can find high-quality silks, cottons, and handloom fabrics at wholesale prices.
Don't miss
- Haggle for silk sarees and cotton fabrics at shops like Aiyangar & Co. or Saree Mahal.
- Sample local street food such as pani puri, vada pav, and fresh sugarcane juice from vendors.
- Browse the electronics market for deals on mobile phones, accessories, and gadgets.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Commercial Street, Bengaluru
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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