Little India is a cultural district in Singapore, in the Asia region of Southeast Asia. It is known for its colourful buildings, its spice shops and Indian restaurants, and its Hindu temples, which give the streets their distinct character.
What a visit offers
- Architecture: the painted shophouses and facades add bright colour to the streets.
- Spice shops: a good place to browse the aromas and ingredients that define Indian cooking.
- Food: a range of Indian restaurants, so you can sit down for a meal as well as snack as you walk.
- Temples: Hindu temples where you can see a religious and cultural side of the community.
Planning your trip
Little India works well as a relaxed half-day or evening outing. Wander without a fixed plan, stop when something catches your eye, and allow time to look at the temples and shops at an unhurried pace. Because it is a district rather than a single attraction, you can easily combine it with other parts of the city on the same day.