Little India, George Town
Little India
Little India in old George Town, where Bollywood music, spice shops, sari stores and Indian pancake stalls brighten the streets with color.
Little India lies along Lebuh Pasar, Queen Street and Bishop Street. It is the traditional commercial district of George Town's Indian community. Bollywood music plays in the streets, and spice shops, flower garlands, saris and gold jewelry stores line the way. Sights include the Mariamman Hindu Temple and the Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre. This is a great place to eat Indian pancakes (dosai), banana leaf rice, Indian tea and all kinds of Indian sweets. The area is most festive, with the most stalls and decorations, around Deepavali. Walking the streets is free, and it's within walking distance of other attractions in the World Heritage zone.
Opening hours
All day (shops about 10:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- George Town UNESCO Heritage Zone
- Kuan Yin Teng (Goddess of Mercy Temple)
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- St. George's Church
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Penang Street Art – Armenian Street
- Sun Yat-sen Museum Penang
- Chulia Street & Love Lane