For just a small taste of life in India, head down to Singapore’s ‘Little India’, a place which, as the name promises, is the neighborhood of the large Indian community in Singapore. It is known more commonly by the local people as ‘Tekka’. Serangoon Road is the main commercial thoroughfare in Little India. This colorful and attractive place offers its guests a variety of attractions. The central streets of Little India are packed with stalls selling everything from gold bangles and incense to spices and flowers. The main shopping centers are theTekka Market, Tekka Mall (The Verge), and Mustafa Centre. Both north Indian and south Indian cuisines are available. There are also a few pubs in the area. The best time to visit would be during the festival of Thaipusam or Deepavali. There are many a hotel Singapore offers its visitors. Travelers on the look-out for a hotel in Singapore city will be pleased to know that there are a variety of options in the area such as the Orchard Hotel Singapore, located just a kilometer away from Little India.
