Little India walking tour & city guide
Colorful streets of spices, flowers and temples.
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Little India is the center of Singapore's Indian community, a bright, busy neighborhood of spice shops, flower garland stalls, gold jewelers and temples. Nearby Kampong Glam, the historic Malay-Muslim quarter, is just a short walk away.
Serangoon Road
Serangoon Road is the main street, home to the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, with its colorful tower of carved gods. The Tekka Centre has a wet market, a hawker centre and textile shops, and the colorful Tan Teng Niah house is a favorite photo spot. Mustafa Centre is a giant shopping complex open 24 hours.
Kampong Glam
In Kampong Glam, the golden-domed Sultan Mosque stands at the end of Bussorah Street. Haji Lane and Arab Street are full of street art, cafés and boutiques.
A walk through Little India
Little India is one of the most colorful neighborhoods in Singapore. Start at the Tekka Centre, a wet market and hawker center famous for biryani and fresh produce, then walk along Serangoon Road to the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kali. The House of Tan Teng Niah, the last Chinese villa in the area, is painted in rainbow colors.
Mustafa Centre, a huge shopping center open 24 hours, sells almost everything. Around Deepavali, in October or November, the streets are decorated with lights and arches, and the atmosphere is festive. Come hungry: banana-leaf meals and fresh roti prata are highlights.
Top sights in Little India
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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
A colorful Hindu temple.
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Tekka Centre
A market and hawker centre.
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Tan Teng Niah house
A brightly painted villa.
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Sultan Mosque
A golden-domed mosque.
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Haji Lane
Street art and boutiques.
Food markets & where to eat in Little India
Tekka Centre
Biryani, dosa and curries.
Race Course Road
Known for fish head curry.
Arab Street
Middle Eastern and Malay food.
Food to try in Little India
Roti prata
Flaky flatbread with curry.
Fish head curry
A Singaporean-Indian classic.
Teh tarik
'Pulled' sweet milk tea.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Little India
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