Little India Heritage Trail - Shop Till You Drop!

Estimated Trail Distance: 1 km
Little India Arcade
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Little India Arcade

Start along Campbell Lane and experience the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and smells along the street.

Haniffa Textiles
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Haniffa Textiles

One street down at Dunlop Street is Haniffa Textiles which is famous for its saris and Indian clothing.

Jothi Store & Flower Shop
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Jothi Store and Flower Shop

Or you can head to the Jothi Store & Flower Shop where locals shop for everyday Indian goods ranging from incense sticks to copper utensils.

Komala Vilas
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Komala Vilas

Further down Serangoon Road is where you will find Komala Vilas, an Indian vegetarian fast-food restaurant established in 1947.

Mustafa Centre
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Mustafa Centre

Ahead you will see the expansive Mustafa Centre, Singapore’s first 24-hour department store which offers everything from diamonds, watches, electronics, cheap clothing, confectionery and fresh foods.

Ananda Bhavan
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Ananda Bhavan

When you start to feel tired, head across the road to Ananda Bhavan, Singapore’s oldest Indian vegetarian restaurant, for a snack or meal.

This is a self-guided trail.

  1. Little India Arcade
  2. Haniffa Textiles
  3. Jothi Store and Flower Shop
  4. Komala Vilas
  5. Mustafa Centre
  6. Ananda Bhavan

Little India is home to many traditional businesses that offer experiences that cannot be found elsewhere in Singapore. This trail offers a chance to try authentic Indian food, purchase traditional clothing and hunt for bargains at various shops in this area.

Ananda Bhavan
Haniffa
Jothi Store and Flower Crop
Komala Vilas
Mustafa Centre
Little India Arcade 3

Estimated Trail Distance: 1 km
Duration: 30 Minutes (not inclusive of shopping time!)

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The Little India Heritage Trail is part of the National Heritage Board's ongoing efforts to document and present the history and social memories of places in Singapore. We hope this trail will bring back fond memories for those who have worked, lived or played in this area, and serve as a useful source of information for visitors and new residents.

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