SG · Central Region · 1.31°N 103.85°E

little india

Tekka Centre biryani, big Mustafa shopping runs and colourful shophouses.

Best time
Any time of year. The streets light up for Deepavali, usually in October or November, and the Thaipusam procession sets off from here in January or February. Both bring big crowds.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
About 4–5 hours' drive from KL to Singapore, plus border queues. Buses from KL take about 5–6 hours, and flights about an hour. Little India, Farrer Park and Rochor MRT stations are all within walking distance.
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SG · Central Regionlittle india1.31°N 103.85°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Tekka Centre biryani, big Mustafa shopping runs and colourful shophouses.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingLittle IndiaSG, Central Region
KLlittle india
≈ 315 km from KL, as the crow flies
Little India

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Singapore's Indian quarter, centred on Serangoon Road, full of temples, sari shops, flower-garland stalls and lanes that smell of spices. It's the place for banana-leaf meals, biryani and a big shop at Mustafa Centre.

Makan

  1. Biryani at Tekka CentreSeveral stalls in the hawker centre are known for their biryani, with long queues at lunch.Map ↗
  2. Fish head curryA Singapore Indian classic, served at the restaurants along Race Course Road.Map ↗
  3. South Indian vegetarian mealsThosai, idli and banana-leaf meals at the area's long-running vegetarian restaurants.Map ↗
  4. Roti prata and teh tarikThe easy breakfast or supper at the local Indian Muslim eateries.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Sri Veeramakaliamman TempleA busy Hindu temple on Serangoon Road dedicated to the goddess Kali.Map ↗
  2. Tekka CentreWet market, hawker centre, and sari and textile stalls, all under one roof.Map ↗
  3. Mustafa CentreA sprawling department store selling just about everything, from gold to groceries.Map ↗
  4. House of Tan Teng NiahA brightly painted old Chinese villa, one of the most photographed buildings in the area.Map ↗
  5. Indian Heritage CentreA museum on the history of Singapore's Indian communities.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Take your shoes off and dress modestly at the temples.
  • Fill in the SG Arrival Card online before you reach the border.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.