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Little India

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Location

Hindu Temple

  • Bordering Market Street, King Street and Beach Street.

History

  • Penang Island has been a long time trading port with merchants from South India.

  • Indian Trade and Commerce with the Malay Peninsular dates back over 2000 years. Evidence of this found at the Bujang Valley archeological excavations about 50 kilometers North of Penang Island on the Mainland. This is another UNESCO site.

  • During the British colonial Days Trade with India was greatly expanded and many People of Indian Decent made Georgetown their permanent Home.

 

Getting There

Little India scenes

Walking

A large part of the city can be reached by foot.

Bus Service

FREE Bus Service within Georgetown


The Hop On Free Central Area Transit (CAT) ply the route between Weld Quay Jetty and Komtar.

Schedule: 15-minute intervals from 6am till 12midnight. For CAT Routes. >>More.

There are a total of 19 CAT Stops.
 

Travel Notes

  • The Aromas and colors are amazing.

  • Great place to get Bangles and trinkets.

  • Great Indian Curries and Cakes in a riot of colors available all along this stretch of the road.

  • Beautiful Sari and Punjabi dress shops.

  • For more budget conscious there are inns and guest houses along this part of the City.

  • Visited the Sri Mariaman Temple. Beautifully craved and Colorful statues.

  • Great time to visit is during Divali around late October.

 

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