As you step into Little India, be prepared for an assault on the senses! You will be greeted by the strong, heady scent of spices and jasmine garlands, followed by the treasure trove of silverware, brassware, wood carvings and colourful silk saris, dazzling to behold. Pick up a walking guide and start your exploration of this colourful ethnic quarter.
The first Indian settlers in Singapore arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles as assistants and soldiers back in 1819. In the late 19th century, many more Indian immigrants arrived to find work, be it as labourers to build roads or to take up key positions in the civil service.
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| Today, Little India is the focal point of Singapore's Indian community. Its spice-scented streets beckon you to a cornucopia of ethnic jewellery, jasmine garlands and silk saris. From the large Tekka Centre and Little India Arcade to the small provision shops, Little India is packed with interesting things to discover. During Deepavali (usually between Oct/Nov), the Indian Festival of Lights, Little India is transformed into a fairyland of gaily decorated, brightly lit streets bustling with shoppers. Witness also the faith of devotees during the colourful and ritualistic Thaipusam in Jan/Feb each year. |
Colourful temples co-exist side by side with churches and mosques, parrot fortune tellers stationed by the five-foot way and tantalizing scents of spices drifting out from restaurants. Don’t leave Little India without a temporary Henna tattoo or try “Teh Tarik”, a hand pulled cup of tea.
If you are interested in discovering more about Little India, there are a selection of walking trails to choose from, they are :
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This walking tour is conducted by Journeys Pte Ltd
Every Wednesday, 9.30am- 12noon
Meeting place: Little India MRT Outside Exit E (Buffalo Road)
SGD 25 Adults, SGD 15 Children 12 years & below
For more details, visit http://www.singaporewalks.com or call (65) 6224 0136.
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Little India audio tour
Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
No. 65 Kerbau Road, Singapore 219188
SGD 15.00
For details, please call: (65) 6392 1772
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Take the north east line to NE7, Little India station or take SBS bus number 65 from Orchard Road, alight at Tekka Market along Serangoon Road. Click here to view MRT route map.
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