At the heart of Bengaluru’s daily produce trade, City Market is a working wholesale hub for flowers, vegetables and fruit, rather than a single retail hall. Also called KR Market or Krishnarajendra Market, it is especially lively in the early morning. Guests staying at ABM International can use the details below to plan a visit.
At a glance
- Also known as: KR Market or Krishnarajendra Market
- From Majestic: about 2 km to the market area
- Getting there: KR Market Metro station and buses across Bengaluru
- Activity pattern: especially busy in the early morning
Locating City Market in Bengaluru
City Market, or KR Market, is about 2 km from Majestic. Karnataka Tourism describes it as a trading area where farmers and traders bring fresh flowers, vegetables and fruit from nearby cities to sell to shopkeepers and wholesale merchants.
If you are planning a wider central-city day, the market can fit into a one-day route from Majestic.
What to expect in the market lanes
The market’s trade centres on fresh flowers, vegetables and fruit, with produce arriving from nearby cities. Shopkeepers and wholesale merchants buy alongside the people bringing goods in, so the area’s character is shaped by active trading rather than a single retail hall.
Allow time to move through the lanes and take in the different kinds of produce on offer. The flower trade is one part of the wider market, while vegetables and fruit are also central to its daily business.
Choosing a time to visit
Early morning is when KR Market is especially busy, as fresh produce comes in from nearby cities. That pattern makes the morning a good time to see the market in full trading flow.
A single official opening-hours schedule for the whole market is not established, and activity may differ across its sections. Check the official site before you go for current details.
How do you get to City Market from Majestic?
From Majestic, City Market is about 2 km away. You can reach it by metro at KR Market Metro station, part of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro system, or by bus services from across Bengaluru.
From Hotel ABM International, it is about a 20-minute walk or 10 minutes by car; you could pair a visit with nearby Tippu’s Summer Palace. For other ways to travel around the city, how to get around Bengaluru from Majestic can help you plan connections.
The BBMP Market Department is responsible for maintaining and regulating public markets and arranging orderly parking at some major markets. Check current local guidance if you plan to drive.
FAQs
What is City Market in Bengaluru also called?
It is also known as KR Market and Krishnarajendra Market.
What can you buy at KR Market?
The market trades in fresh flowers, vegetables and fruit, including produce brought in from nearby cities.
Does City Market have official opening hours?
open 24 hours. A single official opening-hours schedule for the whole market is not established. Opening details may differ across market sections.