Burma Bazaar, for low priced goods Mysore attracts visitors from India and broad. Its strong cultural flavor is reflected in its palaces, museums and even in typically Kannadiga eateries. What many people don’t know is that Mysore also has some great shopping to offer with cheap buys and plenty of scope for bargaining. Burma Bazaar around Dhanwantari, in the heart of the city is one such place where you can buy things ranging from mobile phones to electronic gizmos, gift articles and trendy clothes. It is easily accessible from every part of the city. Most of the stores here are owned by Keralites. We quizzed shop owners on the reason behind the name ‘Burma Bazaar’, and were told that low priced goods were procured from Burma and resold here and hence the name.
Go on a shopping spree…
This single floor arcade has more than 15 shops. As you near the entrance the enthusiastic storekeepers do all they can to get your attention by announcing their wares in loud voices. It is common to see frantic bargaining between shopkeepers and customers all around the market.
Burma Bazaar has shops which stock mobile phones, DVD players, MP3 players, walkmans, Ipods, radio sets, cassette players and mobile pouches, perfumes, deodorants, key chains and fancy items. You can buy second hand mobile sets here or even sell your old mobiles. The prices of new mobiles follow company rates but look out for astronomical prices for second hand mobiles. If you are buying a second hand mobile examine the phone thoroughly before you pay for it because you cannot exchange the set once you have walked out of the store. Electronic goods are priced very highly and will test your bargaining skills to get value for your money.
In the clothes section all the stores in the arcade have sizeable collections of men’s wear and limited variety for women and kids. Shirts, pants, jackets and accessories like shoes, socks and slippers are worth buying here. A pair of trendy pants with designs can be bought for Rs. 300–500, jackets are priced between Rs. 450 and Rs. 750 and shirts are between Rs. 200 and Rs. 500. There are innumerable types of perfumes and deodorants priced between Rs. 25 and Rs. 150.
Shops worth checking out…
- GulfPort (for mobile phones, radios, Ipods, DVD and MP3 players),
- Evershine Novelty Store (for mobile phones, walkmans, Ipods, mobile pouches and shoes),
- Mobile World (for mobile phone and related accessories),
- Real Gifts, ParisGiftPalace and Chetan Gift Selections (for gift items, fancy items and garments).
Tips from MetroMela…
- The arcade lacks space, so watch out for pushing and rude behavior.
- Communicating in Kannada will help in bargaining with shopkeepers, though they speak fluent Hindi and a little English.
- Guard your wallet and mobile phones. Pick pocketing and stealing of mobile phone is common in the crowded aisles.
- Bargain as much as you can, because the prices quoted by the shopkeepers will be double the actual price.
- Don’t be fooled by the glitter of the goods and the sales pitch of shopkeepers.
- It’s better to park four wheelers on Dhanwntari Road because it will be difficult to take the vehicle out of the crowded and cramped parking space. Two wheelers will find it easier.
- The shops are open from 10 AM to 10 PM till Saturdays and on Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM.
- Watch out for fake and tampered goods.
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Mysore attracts visitors from India and broad. Its strong cultural flavor is reflected in its palaces, museums and even in typically Kannadiga eateries. What many people don’t know is that Mysore also has some great shopping to offer with cheap buys and plenty of scope for bargaining. Burma Bazaar around Dhanwantari, in the heart of the city is one such place where you can buy things ranging from mobile phones to electronic gizmos, gift articles and trendy clothes. It is easily accessible from every part of the city. Most of the stores here are owned by Keralites. We quizzed shop owners on the reason behind the name ‘Burma Bazaar’, and were told that low priced goods were procured from Burma and resold here and hence the name.
Go on a shopping spree…
This single floor arcade has more than 15 shops. As you near the entrance the enthusiastic storekeepers do all they can to get your attention by announcing their wares in loud voices. It is common to see frantic bargaining between shopkeepers and customers all around the market.
Burma Bazaar has shops which stock mobile phones, DVD players, MP3 players, walkmans, Ipods, radio sets, cassette players and mobile pouches, perfumes, deodorants, key chains and fancy items. You can buy second hand mobile sets here or even sell your old mobiles. The prices of new mobiles follow company rates but look out for astronomical prices for second hand mobiles. If you are buying a second hand mobile examine the phone thoroughly before you pay for it because you cannot exchange the set once you have walked out of the store. Electronic goods are priced very highly and will test your bargaining skills to get value for your money.
In the clothes section all the stores in the arcade have sizeable collections of men’s wear and limited variety for women and kids. Shirts, pants, jackets and accessories like shoes, socks and slippers are worth buying here. A pair of trendy pants with designs can be bought for Rs. 300–500, jackets are priced between Rs. 450 and Rs. 750 and shirts are between Rs. 200 and Rs. 500. There are innumerable types of perfumes and deodorants priced between Rs. 25 and Rs. 150.
Shops worth checking out…
- GulfPort (for mobile phones, radios, Ipods, DVD and MP3 players),
- Evershine Novelty Store (for mobile phones, walkmans, Ipods, mobile pouches and shoes),
- Mobile World (for mobile phone and related accessories),
- Real Gifts, ParisGiftPalace and Chetan Gift Selections (for gift items, fancy items and garments).
Tips from MetroMela…
- The arcade lacks space, so watch out for pushing and rude behavior.
- Communicating in Kannada will help in bargaining with shopkeepers, though they speak fluent Hindi and a little English.
- Guard your wallet and mobile phones. Pick pocketing and stealing of mobile phone is common in the crowded aisles.
- Bargain as much as you can, because the prices quoted by the shopkeepers will be double the actual price.
- Don’t be fooled by the glitter of the goods and the sales pitch of shopkeepers.
- It’s better to park four wheelers on Dhanwntari Road because it will be difficult to take the vehicle out of the crowded and cramped parking space. Two wheelers will find it easier.
- The shops are open from 10 AM to 10 PM till Saturdays and on Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM.
- Watch out for fake and tampered goods.
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