This was once the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan. It’s a good place for hiking and birding. The hill also has temples dating back to the Chola period. It gets extremely crowded on weekends. The hills offer great views of the surroundings.

Vidhana Soudha is open for public. People can visit the offices inside the building between 02:45 p.m. and 05:30 p.m. every day except weekends. This visitation is allowed to the public to facilitate better as well as convenient access to Vidhana Soudha and the Vikasa Soudha.

One of the most famous markets of Bengaluru, Commercial Street is a paradise for street shopping in Bangalore. It is a one-stop destination for purchasing garments, imitation jewelry, sports goods, and footwear. You can also look for antiques at affordable prices as well as linens for your house.

Timings: Though there is no time boundation, the shops generally open by 10:00 AM and get closed by 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Chickpet is one of the visited markets for shopping in Bangalore. It is one of the oldest commercial districts of the city which is famous for its silk sarees. Chickpet has a formidable history of 400 years, and Bangaloreans swear by the quality and variety of saris and wholesale dress materials in this famous market. It is also known for gold and silver jewelry especially in the Raja market. Head to the nearby Balepet to buy some of the most beautiful bangles and Nagarthapet to have a look at locally made musical instruments.

Timings: The market remains open from 9:00 AM in the morning to around 9:00 PM in the night.

*While Chickpet is great for shopping there are a lot of scammers and pick pocketer's, I would recommend you go with a local or someone that knows the streets. It is also very easy to get lost*