At least a few centuries old, Chickpe sits close to the city centre and can be best described as a labyrinth of shops. We've decoded this labyrinth for you so it's easy for you to explore the hood. Chickpet is made up of various lanes, roads, by-lanes, and markets. And in the guide, we've picked up the best lanes, shops, and streets for you to shop for everything from gorgeous sarees to budget-friendly plastics for your kitchen and antiques plucked from the far corners of India. The important areas and lanes covered in this guide are Chickpet Main Road, BVK Iyengar Road, AM Lane, Sulthanpete Main Road, Avenue Road, Sethu Rao Road, Belepete Main Road, Rangaswamy Temple Street, KR Market, Raja Market, and Nagarathpete.
Now, the best way to explore Chickpet is on foot. If you are coming in a car, then it's going to be difficult to find parking. Two-wheeler parking is also tricky. And honestly, the most of market traffic is foot traffic. So wear your best walking shoes, carry a bottle of water, and hit that 25K steps while exploring.
We recommend using the metro to reach Chickpet. It is on Green Line. Also, do make a note that the market is closed on Sundays so plan your trip accordingly.