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Jul 4, 2024 · With its bustling street, busy markets and walls adorned with vivid murals, Little India is one of Singapore's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Delve into the rich heritage of Little India, whose main thoroughfare, Serangoon Road, was one of the earliest roads in Singapore.
Mar 26, 2024 · Explore the vibrant and colourful enclave of Little India in Singapore, where you can find Hindu temples, Buddhist statues, Chinese villas, Indian food and more. Discover the history, culture and heritage of this diverse and lively area with our guide to the top attractions and activities.
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Little India (Tamil: லிட்டில் இந்தியா) is an ethnic district in Singapore. It is located east of the Singapore River – across from Chinatown , located west of the river – and north of Kampong Glam .
Explore the vibrant ethnic enclave of Little India, where you can find traditional restaurants, contemporary street art, and age-old temples. Learn about its history, culture, and attractions, from the Sri Krishnan Temple to the Indian Heritage Centre.
- Things to Do in Little India
- Where to Shop in Little India
- Where to Eat in Little India
- Getting to Little India
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Visit a temple on Serangoon Road
Little India is full of beautifully decorated Hindu temples. Make a stop at the Srinivasa Perumal Temple on Serangoon Road and the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, both on Serangoon Road. Visitors are welcome to enter the temples, but note that both have a prescribed conservative dressing etiquette to enter and footwear must be left outside the temples. The entire district is also home to various religious institutions with beautiful architecture, and Roots.sg has a fab walking trailyou can do on...
Check out exhibitions at the Indian Heritage Centre
Adjacent to the Little India Arcade on Campbell Lane, amidst the colourful shop houses with tiled roofs (read: photo opportunities), stands the unexpectedly contemporary Indian Heritage Centre (IHC). Paying homage to the multifaceted history of the Indian community in Singapore, IHC is a treasure trove of artefacts, interactive exhibits and memorabilia. It is a relatively small collection, easily explored in an hour or two, but there are often kid-friendly activities, especially during Deepav...
Go on a Little India street art trail
Little India’s back alleys and streets are covered in striking murals, and it’s best explored on a walking trail. Pack a bottle of water and walk slowly through the district to spot vibrant artwork on building walls. Street art highlights include Traditional Trades of Little India by Psyfool along Belilios Road, Didier Mathieu’s Kathaka at the junction of Serangoon Road and Upper Dickson Street, Alive @ Clive by TraseOne, and – our personal favourite – Working Class Heroby Zero near the car p...
Little India’s streets are lined with shops selling everything from shiny gold jewellery and glitzy Indian outfitsto steel kitchenware and an awe-inspiring variety of Indian spices and groceries. Check out these easy pitstops to get your fill of, well, everything!
Little India has an abundance of North and South Indian food with vegetarian, non-vegetarian and even Jain food. There’s a restaurant tucked away on almost every street corner, but the ones below are, once again, our personal favourites; most are kid-friendly too! Want more Indian food options? We’ve shortlisted plenty of Indian restaurants here.
A good place to start your visit to Little India is the beginning of Serangoon Road, and you can get here by: MRT: Get off at Little India MRT station and walk towards Serangoon Road. Alternatively, start at the other end by alighting at Farrer Park MRT station. Car: There are parking lots available right below Tekka Market and inside Mustafa Centr...
Discover the vibrant and colourful neighbourhood of Little India, where you can find the best Indian food, street art, temples, shopping and more. Learn about the history, architecture and festivals of this multicultural district and how to get there.
Welcome to Little India, Singapore! It is the main venue for public celebrations of important Hindu/Indian festivals such as Deepavali and Pongal. It is full of colors and culture, so find Indian cultural shops, restaurants, temples, and markets, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists to experience Indian vibes and cuisine in ...
Little India. 4,129 reviews. #102 of 1,202 things to do in Singapore. Neighbourhoods. Closed now. Write a review. About. An experience for all five senses. Start at the Tekka Centre, a traditional wet market and food court where fresh meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits and dry goods are sold.
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