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Little India
Little India is Singapore's most sensory-rich district, a tangle of streets thick with the scent of jasmine garlands, curry leaves and incense, where saffron-and-turquoise shopfronts sell everything from gold jewellery to Bollywood DVDs. Anchored by landmarks like the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple and the bustling Tekka Centre market, it remains one of the few pockets of the city where daily life still spills loudly onto the five-foot-ways.
Day Trips from Little India (Bukit Timah · Jurong)
Top attractions
attraction Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple: Little India Travel Guide (4.8★)
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple sits on Serangoon Road in Little India, and it's one of Singapore's most visited Hindu temples thanks to its towering, brightly painted rajagopuram. 4.8★ (5,576 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Former House of Tan Teng Niah: Little India Travel Guide
The Former House of Tan Teng Niah, at 37 Kerbau Road, is the last surviving Chinese villa in Little India — an 1900-built, two-storey mansion now painted in vivid pastel hues.
attraction Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple: Little India Travel Guide
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple sits on Serangoon Road in Little India, its gopuram tower crowded with painted figures of Kali and her fierce retinue visible from the street. 4.6★ (9,093 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Where to eat
restaurant Super Deluxe Kitchen: Where to Eat in Little India
Super Deluxe Kitchen (29 Upper Weld Rd, Singapore 207386) is a well-reviewed Indian restaurant tucked in the backstreets of Little India, a short walk from Jalan Besar and Farrer Park MRT stations.
restaurant Veera Flavours: Where to Eat in Little India
Veera Flavours is a highly rated (4.7 stars, nearly 2,000 reviews) South Indian vegetarian restaurant at 41 Kerbau Road in the heart of Little India, best known for banana-leaf meals, dosas, and thali sets at mid-range prices.
restaurant Tekka Centre: Where to Eat in Little India (4.2★)
Tekka Centre is Little India's wet market and hawker complex on Buffalo Road, a five-minute walk from Little India MRT (Exits A or E). 4.2★ (22,928 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Little India
How do I get to Little India?
The district is served directly by Little India MRT station, an interchange on the North East Line and Downtown Line, with nearby Farrer Park station also on the North East Line. From Changi Airport (SIN), travellers can reach it entirely by MRT with one transfer (commonly via Tanah Merah or Expo), a journey of roughly ~40-50 minutes.
How many days should I spend in Little India?
Half a day is enough to wander the main temples, market and eateries, but allow a full day if you want to linger over food stalls and side streets at a slower pace.
What is Little India known for?
Little India is Singapore's most sensory-rich district, a tangle of streets thick with the scent of jasmine garlands, curry leaves and incense, where saffron-and-turquoise shopfronts sell everything from gold jewellery to Bollywood DVDs. Anchored by landmarks like the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple and the bustling Tekka Centre market, it remains one of the few pockets of the city where daily life still spills loudly onto the five-foot-ways.