Singapore Little India - Helpful Travel Information for Visitors



Little India is an ethnic district in Singapore as its name suggests.

Locals Indian Singaporean community calls it "Tekka" and many visitors call it India town Singapore.

Little India Singapore offers temples, shops, markets, Currency Exchange counters, restaurants and much more for visitors.  

Depending on the season, you may get to see one of the big festivals like Thaipusam, Deepavali, and Pongal in this Singapore Little India area.

Try the Fish Head Curry and dine on banana leaves, or try chapatis at many of the restaurants or Tekka Market hawker center at Little India of Singapore.  

Go to the Little India Arcade for souvenirs and spices or Little India famous markets like Mustafa Centre department store which is open 24 hours.

Great place to soak up local Indian culture in Singapore!

More useful Information below in this useful Little India Travel guide for tourists to Singapore.

Little India Singapore Address

Little India Adress:

Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218174

Little India Attractions Admission Fee and Hours

Free to stroll around and browse

Things to see at Little India Singapore:

1). Tekka Market - 06:30AM - 09:00PM (Daily)

2). Mustafa Centre (Including Currency Exchange Counter) - Open 24 Hours 365 days Year

3). Little India Arcade - 09:30AM - 10:00PM (Daily)

4). Serangoon Road Shops - 09:30AM - 10:00PM (Daily)

5). Little India Singapore Restaurants - 8:30AM - Late (Daily)

6). Indian Heritage Centre - 10AM - 7PM (Sun, Tue-Thu), 10AM - 8PM (Fri-Sat) - Monday Closed

7). Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple - 6AM - 9PM (Daily)

Getting to Little India in Singapore

By Singapore MRT to Little India in Singapore:

- Take the Downtown (blue) or North East line (purple) line

- Exit at the Little India MRT station.

Other lines MRT stations for Little India Singapore are:

- Farrer Park MRT Station        

- Rochor MRT Station  

More transportation option information available at Little India Singapore Website

By Singapore Hop-on Hop-off Bus to Little India Singapore:

- Take a Singapore “City Sightseeing Singapore” hop-on/hop-off Bus for an easier and comfortable way to get to Little India.

- Singapore hop-on/hop-off bus has stops at Little India (Stop No. 03 Red Route) and many other popular attractions in Singapore.


City Sightseeing Singapore Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - $32.81

from: Viator

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Little India Singapore

Travel tips for visiting Little India Singapore:

- Check the weather before you go to Little India in Singapore since you will be outside.  Rain can be heavy in Singapore. 

- Good idea to combine a trip to Little India with Chinatown in Singapore if you have limited time in Singapore.

- Visit Little India in Singapore should take at least 2 hours or more depending on your interest.

- Tips for Bargaining at Street Shops in Little India Singapore:

  Begin with asking the price of the item you are interested in.

  Once the merchant states the price, ask if there is a discount? Or, state that it is too expensive and walk away.

  If the merchant goes down in price, bargain away.

  Make sure to bargain but only if you intend to purchase. 

  Determine the price that you are willing to pay, and is fair to the merchant.  Don't go beyond that price!  

  Be ready to walk away politely, there is usually another stall carrying the same item.

  If you are buying multiple amounts of an item, make sure to ask for a discount

  Have local cash on hand

  Bring small bill denominations 

  Bring a bag to carry your goods


- If visiting temples, be aware that many of them require women to wear a long skirt or pants, and covered shoulders. 
  Bring a large scarf to cover.

- If you are jet-lagged, awake in the night and want to go out after midnight then go to

  - 24 hours department store Mustafa Centre in Little India or

  - 24 hours Restaurants in Singapore's Little India


- If you wish to take guided tour of Little India then many options are available. One good guided tour is:
  - Singapore's Little India Walking Tour


Singapore's Little India Walking Tour - $29.72

from: Viator

Website Visit Little India Website for tourist information
Singapore's Little India Walking Tour - $29.72

Get a taste of Indian life on a walking tour through Singapore’s Little India. As you visit booths selling spices, snacks and saris and visit Hindu temples, you’ll experience the excitement and cultural richness of one of Singapore’s favorite districts. Delight your senses on this exciting urban adventure!