The sights, the sounds and the smells form an intoxicating mix and make this area of Singapore well worth visiting. The easiest way to get there is to use the MRT to Little India station and it’s only as short walk to Serangoon Rd which runs through the heart of the district. Many of the old colonial style buildings have been restored against the backdrop of modern high rise apartments. Street stalls are plentiful from fruit sellers to tailors…it seems anything goes in Little India! There is an Heritage Centre but take note that it is closed on Mondays so we weren’t able to visit. There’s plenty of eating places and a fascinating looking market. The traffic on Serangoon Road is quite busy but in Singapore, vehicles actually stop at a red traffic light! Little India is a complete contrast to the business district and the area around Marina Bay but we would thoroughly recommend visiting.

Little India in Singapore is a picturesque and lively area, but one that can disappoint with its sometimes messy atmosphere and limited appeal. Despite its colorful temples and exotic markets, the place can quickly seem repetitive and less captivating compared to other attractions in the city. The noisy and chaotic appearance may also not appeal to all travelers, especially those who prefer quieter and more sophisticated areas. Personally, despite the colors and life in this neighborhood I did not particularly appreciate it. On the other hand it is worth highlighting some beautiful murals, temples and colorful facades. If you have never visited an Indian neighborhood this may be interesting, but not the most impressive I have seen.

We followed a self guided walking tour we found online, and set foot to explore Little India. It is easily reachable via the MRT. So many bold colors to take in, very small and crowded shops that sell just about anything. It took us a bit to get used to the "smell" and garbage, not the typical clean Singapore sights. Oh well, it is after all, Little India. Be sure to take lots of photos. So many opportunities. We especially like the murals that depicted horse racing and colorful playful cows. The Masjid Abdul Gafoor was also worth a stop (even though it is Islamic). We also admired the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple and its five-tier Gopuram. So many colorful and ornate statues.

Singapore, like New York, is a city where all ethnic groups coexist peacefully, each living in their own neighborhood. Little India is therefore the neighborhood inhabited mainly by Indians (as well as Pakistanis and Bangladeshis). There are shops of all kinds, Buddhist and Hindu temples as well as some mosques. There is no shortage of bars and restaurants run by Indians.

We went on a Sunday at 5 pm. It was so crowded with locals. I am a city girl and don't mind big crowds, but I was overwhelmed by how many people were here. It probably didn't help that we had walked half an hour in the heat and humidity. It was hard to even just walk down the streets here due to the crowds. We did manage to find a restaurant on a side street that had air conditioning. The food was great. I wanted to explore the area more and check out the markets, but it was too difficult with the crowds, so we walked back to the hotel. I was only able to take a couple photos because we were trying to keep moving.

Definitely a must-see neighborhood in Singapore. Clean and tidy, with very beautiful and well-kept temples. The houses with the murals are also noteworthy: despite the peak period from a tourist point of view, there it turned without crowd. Very pleasant.

This was one district that we hadn’t visited on a previous visit to the city - east to get to by MRT . It’s a colourful and vibrant part that has a past that goes back to the 19th century. We also visited the Sri Veeramakalimman Temple which is dedicated to the goddess Kali. A wander around takes you to the colourful Tan Teng Niah Chinese villa as well as numerous street art which we like . Worth a visit if you can cope with the hustle and crowds .

Little India is an interesting ethnic neighborhood, but also junky. The stores and restaurants are close to the narrow sidewalks, making walking awkward. There are zillions of restaurants, with freshly made, authentic food. The temples are interesting to see for 10-15 minutes. If you want a break from the heat--or need a restroom-- the Indian Heritage Center is a good stop. To get there, you walk through the Tekka Center from Serangoon Street.

I have ADHD and Autism and I'll never go to Little India again. I thought the main area was bad, with lines of men staring at us as we walked past, but the markets were something else. So loud, so crowded, so incredibly overwhelming - the definition of a sensory nightmare. This plus the oppressive heat meant I just could not deal. I went into shutdown mode and borderline dissociated on the train ride to our next destination. I do not understand the appeal of any of it. The one plus side was the best Indian food I have EVER eaten, found at Flavours in the main area.

On one of our tours, we ventured through what is known in Singapore, as Little India. What a cool but extremely busy area. The arcade has to be one of the most stocked stores in the entire world. I am not sure if there is anything that you cannot buy here and the prices are quite awesome. You have to go here. We wandered the streets where you will find tailors sewing, people fixing cell phones, street food. Just about anything.