Dantruong Travel & Tourism

As you enter Little India, be prepared for a mega surprise on the senses! First of all, you will be greeted by the strong aroma of spices and jasmine series, followed by various treasure trove of silver, brass, ethnic jewelry and silk saris from the colorful, all fascinating. Do not forget to take a guide path and begin your exploration of the rich ethnic corner of this color.

The first Indian settlers in Singapore arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles as assistants and soldiers in 1819. At the end of the 19th century, more and more Indian immigrants who came to find work, both as a builder of roads or occupy important positions as civil servants.

At this time, Little India is the central point of Singapore’s Indian community. Streets that smelled of spices invite you to an area overflowing with ethnic jewelry, jasmine series, and silk saris. Starting from Tekka Center and the Little India Arcade big to small grocery store, Little India is full of interesting things to be found. During Deepavali (usually between Oct / Nov), the Indian Festival of Lights, Little India turned into a fairyland full of festive decorations, and the streets are brightly lit crowded with shoppers. Witness also the faith of the Hindu ritual of Thaipusam as a full-color, every January / February.

The temples are full of color side by side at peace with the churches and mosques, parrot fortune-teller to open his stall on a sidewalk, and the aroma of spices that came from the restaurant and home eating. Do not leave Little India without a temporary Henna tattoo, or try “The Tarik”, a cup of tea that is hand-drawn.

If you want to explore more about Little India, there are several options walking path, namely:

Dhobis, Saris & a Spot of Curry

This walking tour organized by Journeys Pte Ltd
Every Wednesday, 9.30 – 12
Meeting location: Little India MRT, on the outside of Exit E (Buffalo Road)
Adult SGD 18, Children 12 years down SGD 12
For other information, visit http://www.singaporewalks.com or phone (65) 6224 0136.