101072 A cacophony of car horns, bicycle bells and vibrant chatter of its residents, Little India is one of the most vibrant and culturally authentic districts of Singapore.
101073 Take in the sights, sounds and smell as you immerse yourself in an authentic Indian experience in Singapore.
101074 As its name suggests, Little India is Singapore’s foremost Indian enclave.
101075 Its charm lies in the fact that many of olden-day trades can still be found by its roadsides, alleys and back lanes.
101076 Fortune-tellers and their parrots, flower vendors selling garlands of jasmine, kachang puteh (roasted nuts) sellers on pushcarts and street-side newspaper vendors are just some of the interesting sights to be found.
101077 Amid the pungent fragrances of spices and blooms is Serangoon Road and its inner lanes like Campbell Lane, Dunlop Street and Hindon Road.
101078 Here, look out for stalls selling Ayurvedic massage oils, gold, incense and fabrics in a variety of textures.
101079 For a glimpse of Hindu rituals, do stop by the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kali.
101080 While in this cultural enclave, don’t pass up the opportunity to dine in well-established restaurants like Komala Villas, Banana Leaf Apolo and Muthu’s Curry, where you’ll find spicy classic South Indian fare.
101081 Or taste some of the best Indian hawker food in Singapore such as roti prata (dough flat bread) and thosai (Indian-styled pancakes) at Tekka Market and Food Centre.
101082 For unique accommodation, stay at Wanderlust, located at 2 Dickson Road.
101083 This experimental boutique hotel occupies a building that was originally an old school in the 1920s.
101084 Each of the four levels of the hotel is designed by award-winning Singaporean design agencies, with themes such as Industrial Glam and Eccentricity.
101085 No trip to Little India is complete without an all-night shopping spree at the 24-hour emporium, Mustafa Centre, located at the corner of Serangoon and Syed Alwi Roads.