Bangalore Central Mall

The Bangalore Central Mall is the city's biggest shopping centre. At this extremely versatile mall, you will find everything from clothes and essential household goods to souvenirs and food.

• Web:

  centralandme.com

• Address:

  45/1 45th Cross Road, Bangalore

• Phone:

  +91 80 4332 0600

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–9:30pm

Brigade Road

While Brigade Road used to be the spot where British soldiers bought their essentials, it now is one of the most crowded streets of Bangalore. Besides its variety of stores, including Planet M, Louis Phillipe, Pepe Jeans, Levis, Lee and Nike, this hot spot also offers lovely street stalls.

• Address:

  Brigade Road, Bangalore

Deepam Silks & Sarees

If you are looking for Indian clothes, from women's saris over salwar kameez to sherwanis, head to Deepam Silk International. This huge shop, spread over four levels, offers a great variety of silks and a very attentive service that will gladly guide you through the wonderfully diverse range of local clothing.

• Web:

  www.deepam.com

• Address:

  No 67, Blue Moon Complex, MG Road, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 98860 00096

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10:30am–9pm

KR Market

The city's largest market is right in the heart of the city, and while it is over a century old, this venue still is the busiest and most colourful market in the whole of the city. Be sure to head to the Flower Market section at dusk, a spellbinding area filled with the most beautiful flowers stretching as far as the eye can see.

• Address:

  Huriopet, Bangalore

• More info:

  A smaller but equally lively market can be found on Gandhi Bazaar Road, the Gandhi Bazaar.

Mahatma Gandhi Road / Commercial Street

Some of the best shopping opportunities in Bangalore can be found along and around Mahatma Gandhi Road and Commercial Street. Here you will find gift shops equipped with all manner of souvenirs as well as arts, crafts and textiles.

• Address:

  Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore

Malleswaram

Bargain hunters should head to Malleswaram in Northwest Bangalore. Besides good shopping opportunities, there are also temples and heritage houses to explore, while the many small retail shops and street vendors add to the charm of this place by indeed offering everything.

• Address:

  Malleswaram, Bangalore