Little India
Serangoon Road
Buses: SBS 64, 65, 111
Nearest MRT station: Little India
Your senses will definitely come alive once you enter this colourful ethnic area, which used to be just marshland and grazing fields for cattle. Notice how its history is captured in the road names.
A walk through Little India Arcade and Campbell Lane will convince you you're in the heart of India. Watch how intricately jasmine garlands are woven using banana tree fiber, pick up a packet of curry powder or spices, let a parakeet tell your fortune or settle down for an Indian vegetarian snack at a modern fast food Indian restaurant, Komala Villas. For the more adventurous, eat a South Indian rice meal with your fingers off a banana leaf at The Banana Leaf Apolo Restaurant or Muthu's Curry Restaurant along Race Course Road. In the Little India Arts belt, Kerbau Road is where you will discover a cluster of visual and performing arts groups.
Look out for the Little India heritage markers that indicate sites of historical, social and cultural interest. The area becomes very crowded on weekends from the late afternoon, when foreign workers congregate to shop, dine or catch up with friends.
Best time to visit: 10.00am to 7.00pm on weekdays.
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