Little India,Singapore

• Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
• Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
• Indian Heritage Centre
• Tekka Centre (wet market & food centre)
• Mustafa Centre (24-hour shopping mall)
• Little India Arcade
• Serangoon Road and Serangoon Plaza
• Tan Teng Niah (colorful heritage house)
• Street art and colorful shophouses

• Vibrant, colorful architecture and painted shophouses
• Aromatic spice shops, flower garland stalls and traditional bakeries
• Active religious life with ornate Hindu temples and daily rituals
• Bustling hawker centers and authentic South and North Indian cuisine
• Nightlife with late-night shopping at Mustafa Centre
• Festival decorations and processions that transform the streets

• Visiting temples and observing morning or evening rituals
• Sampling local Indian dishes (banana leaf rice, dosa, biryani, teh tarik)
• Shopping for textiles, spices, gold jewelry, and handicrafts
• Exploring Tekka Centre's wet market and the adjoining hawker centre
• Taking guided or self-guided walking and street-photography tours
• Getting henna (mehndi) or traditional Indian garments fitted
• Attending cultural performances or small classical dance/music events
• Joining cooking classes or food tours focused on Indian cuisine

• Deepavali (Diwali) – major street decorations and night-time celebrations
• Thaipusam – religious procession and significant community participation
• Pongal – harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community
• Little India Festival and various cultural events at the Indian Heritage Centre

Year-round, with November especially lively for Deepavali. Early mornings and evenings are more comfortable to avoid midday heat and humidity.

Tropical climate: hot and humid all year (averages 25–32°C / 77–90°F), frequent short showers, higher rainfall from November to January.

Well-connected by public transport: Little India MRT (NE and DT lines) is central; Farrer Park MRT is nearby. Many bus routes serve Serangoon Road. Taxis and ride-hailing services are readily available. Changi Airport is about 20–30 minutes by car depending on traffic. Streets are walkable but can be crowded during festivals; some older shophouses and temples have steps—wheelchair access may be limited in heritage buildings.

2–6 hours for a focused visit; a full day if you want to eat, shop and visit museums. Stay overnight in the area to experience evening street life.

Light, breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a small umbrella or rain jacket. Dress modestly when entering temples (cover shoulders and knees); some temples provide sarongs or wraps if needed.

Try banana leaf rice, dosa, idli, murtabak, biryani, teh tarik, and Indian sweets (jalebi, ladoo). Souvenirs: textiles and saris, spices, jasmine garlands, gold and imitation jewelry, prayer items, henna designs, and handcrafted decorative items.