Little India & Sim Lim Square Shopping

Where to Shop and What to Buy

One of the most colourful and vibrant ethnic enclaves in Singapore, Little India is a hive of activity from dawn to midnight everyday.  The focal point of the Indian community, Little India has become a gazetted conservation area with its own MRT stop and another one called Farrer Park.  

 The main thoroughfare, Serangoon Road is easily connected by side lanes, which makes shopping and walking around a breeze.  Your senses will be pleasantly assaulted by the heady mix of colours, sounds and captivating scents of shops teeming with spices, rich sari fabrics, flower garlands, jewellery, brassware, silverware, traditional snacks and more. Here you might even spot a parakeet fortune telling service along the shop fronts.

The best time to visit Little India is the month leading to Deepavali (also known as Diwali) or the Festival of Lights usually held in October. The hub is transformed into an incredible display of lights and Indian decorations with bazaars.  Even if you do not buy anything, the festive atmosphere is infectious enough for you to  just capture it on camera.

Another spectacular festival is Thaipusam, a religious celebration that takes place at the Hindu temples there in January or February.  Witness devotees pierced with kavadis,  heavily ornamented wooden or metal arches, walking in a long processional route from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple on Serangoon Road to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple at Tank Road

Serangoon Road and Side Street Shops

Serangoon Road, the main road, boasts a mélange of shops selling gold jewellery, saris and Indian ethnic wear, trinkets, Indian CDs, fresh fruit/vegetables,  spices, cheap basic clothing wear and beauty salons with henna treatments.

Lots of Indian curry and vegetarian outlets abound. Similar products are found on the side streets of Buffalo Road, Campbell Lane, Dunlop St, Kerbau Rd, Upper Dickson Rd, Upper Weld Rd, Cuff Road and Veerasamy Rd.  For classy, elegant Indian wear to take you to Bollywood parties and weddings, visit Sheetal at 136 Serangoon Rd or Style Mart at 149 Selegie Rd on the fringe of Serangoon Rd.

Known as KK Market to the locals, the Tekka Centre on Buffalo Road is a venerable institution. Generations have visited the market for its fresh vegetables, fish, meat, spices and flowers.

Mustafa Centre

If you are still awake at 3 am and can’t get over your jet lag, visit Singapore’s first 24-hour department store  at the other end of Serangoon Road in Serangoon Plaza . This thriving emporium sells almost everything under the sun at arguably the lowest fixed prices in Singapore. From vitamins and supplements to watches and electronic goods, there is something for everyone.
Address: 145 Syed Alwi Road

Sim Lim Square and Computer Centre

Established as a centre for  anything electronic; here you can trawl six busy floors of audio and video gear , cameras, videocams , computers, software and accessories.  It’s advisable to shop around, compare and negotiate prices. You might want to suss out shops participating in the STARetailer Programme which is administered by Sim Lim Square Traders Association. Make sure that you check your purchases  thoroughly  and insist on detailed receipts and full international guarantees.  Do also check the voltage compatibility. Shoppers can board a FREE Shuttle Bus Service for tourists to selected hotels and MRT Stations. The centre is located across the Rochor Canal from Little India.
Address: 1 Rochor Canal Road

More Shopping in Asia:

Hotel Quick Finder

Area Loading...
From 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
To 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Children 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Rooms 1 2 3 4 5

options

Web Design Copyright © 2009 by Asia Web Direct
E-mail : Contact Us

Please read our Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice