Chickpet is famous for its silk sarees, silver and gold jewelery and textiles. Most of these textiles in Bangalore are produced here such as Binny Mills Ltd. which produces cottons and silks. It has a shopping area within its narrow streets, attracting crowds. City Market is also a good place to shop. This place is also famous for Tipu's Palce which is situated just a kilometer away. There are several maths and temples located here, visited by hordes of people throughout the year. If you want to spend some time entertaining yourself then Vinayaka, Nalanda, Parimala, Super and Pradeep are cinema halls here, screening some of the good movies daily. There are several renowned educational institutes here. The place is very well linked to other parts of the city via road route.
