🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
- ✓Tekka Centre
- ✓Mustafa Centre
- ✓Indian Heritage Centre
- ✓Kampong Glam & Sultan Mosque
- ✓Serangoon Road
- ✓Dunlop Street
- ✓Little India Arcade
Also check attractions in other Singapore cities:
Little India
Little India
A vibrant Indian heritage district in Singapore, featuring colorful streets, traditional temples, and authentic Indian shops and restaurants. A sensory-rich neighborhood that brings the essence of India to Southeast Asia.
🌐Other Cities in Singapore
Recommended Hotels in Little India
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Wanderlust Hotel
- ★Hotel Boss
- ★Clover 33 Jalan Sultan
- ★Fragrance Hotel - Riverside
- ★Park 22 Hotel
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Banana Leaf Apolo (South Indian cuisine)
•Komala Vilas (Vegetarian South Indian)
•Muthu's Curry (Fish Head Curry)
•Zam Zam Restaurant (Murtabak & Biryani)
•The Banana Leaf Apolo
Also check restaurants in other Singapore cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- • Mustafa Centre (24-hour shopping)
- • Little India Arcade
- • Tekka Centre
- • Sari shops on Serangoon Road
- • Spice traders and gold shops
💡 Travel Tips
- • Visit on weekends for the most vibrant atmosphere when South Asian workers gather
- • Try authentic South Indian breakfast at hawker centers
- • Dress modestly when visiting temples
- • Mustafa Centre is open 24 hours for late-night shopping
- • Best experienced in the evening when streets are most lively
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
Year-round, especially lively during Deepavali (October-November)
💰Daily Budget
$30-60/day
👥Popular With
Culture enthusiastsFoodiesPhotographersBudget travelers
🗓️Recommended Stay
Half day to 1 day
🌐Timezone
UTC+8 (SGT)
💬Local Language
English, Tamil, Hindi, Malay
💱Currency
SGD (Singapore Dollar)
📅Little India 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Little India Cultural Immersion
🌅
Morning2-3h
🎭
Indian Heritage Centre & Temple Visit
💡 Start at Indian Heritage Centre to learn about Indian diaspora history. Visit Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple (Hindu) and observe morning prayers.
☀️
Afternoon2-3h
🛍️
Serangoon Road Shopping & Tekka Centre
💡 Explore colorful shops selling saris, spices, and jewelry. Tekka Centre has authentic Indian food and wet market. Lunch at hawker stalls.
🌙
Evening2-3h
📍
Mustafa Centre & Dinner
💡 24-hour shopping paradise with everything from electronics to groceries. Dinner at Banana Leaf Apolo or Komala Vilas for authentic experience.
💡Tips
- •Remove shoes before entering temples
- •Bargaining is acceptable in traditional shops
- •Try teh tarik (pulled tea) at local coffee shops
- •Visit during Deepavali festival for spectacular decorations
- •Tekka Centre's wet market is fascinating in the morning
🌡️ Climate Information
Average Temperature
Summer:31°C
Winter:27°C
Best Season
Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
Rainy Season
Nov, Dec, Jan
Humidity
high
Tropical climate year-round. Hot and humid with occasional afternoon showers. Same weather as greater Singapore.
🌍 Local Culture & Customs
👋 Greetings
Namaste (hands together) for traditional greeting, handshake is also common
👔 Dress Code
Casual, but modest clothing for temple visits (cover shoulders and knees)
💵 Tipping
Not expected, service charge usually included
✅ Etiquette
- •Remove shoes before entering temples
- •Ask permission before photographing people or religious ceremonies
- •Respect prayer times at temples and mosques
❌ Taboos
- •Pointing feet at religious objects
- •Touching people's heads
- •Public displays of affection near religious sites
💬 Useful Phrases
Vanakkam
Vuh-nak-kam
→ Hello (Tamil)
Nandri
Nun-dree
→ Thank you (Tamil)
🚨 Emergency Contacts
👮 Police999
🚑 Ambulance995
🚒 Fire Department995
🛡️ Tourist Police1800-255-0000
🏛️ Japanese Consulate
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
📞+65-6235-8855
Address:16 Nassim Road, Singapore 258390
Hours:9:00-12:30, 14:00-17:00
🏥 Hospitals
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
📞 +65-6256-6011English Support
Singapore General Hospital
📞 +65-6222-3322English Support
※ Don't hesitate to call in case of emergency