In the centre of the Penang Heritage Zone is Little India, along Market Street, King Street and Queen Street (click here to see map). The atmosphere surrounding Little India is unique with its traditional music heard along the streets and specialised Indian stores selling beautiful fabric and jewellery, reflecting the Indian culture and lifestyle. There is also an abundance of Indian culinary delights ranging from vegetarian curries served in banana leaf to tandoori chicken and a whole lot of other appetizing treats to choose from.
welcome to Little India
Market Street lined with colourful fashion shops
the buzz of Little India
tourists on a trishaw enjoying the scene
a boy looking after his father’s coconut cart at the corner of King Street
strolling along the streets of Little India
Hi!
I just watched the current episode of Amazing Race, they had a pit stop in Penang, Malaysia. Then I remember you and this series! Ü
Very beautiful and colorful shots of the place,
I found the trishaw in Malaysia very interesting! The driver is in the back, and the passengers are in the front. The one we had in Taiwan was vice versa which was driver in the front, passengers in the back. I like Malaysia’s design though and makes sense to me too since passengers would have no one in front blocking the view~~
Little India is so colourful!
Just like the Chinese, Indian communities have sprouted everywhere and your photos affirm how well they have established themselves in Penang.
Never really toured Little India. Maybe I should give it a go one day.
such a nice day to take shots..~ just cant wait for you rnext posting~
There used to be lots of trishaws when I went to Penang as a kid. Today only a small number left for tourists.
great shots…i like!!
It’s so nice to go there in a nice weather,
when will be the best time to visit Penang?
chyng: heard about that too… but didn’t watch the episode. any setting that looked familiar?
Rajesh: thanks for visiting rajesh!
micki: actually there are both types in malaysia. perhaps more of the ones where the passenger sits in front, in penang. in malacca, there are lots of trishaws as well – captured one where passenger seat is behind http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2009/10/16/road-trip-to-malacca/
Mei Teng: it is indeed. i think partially due to the tradition of having very colourful clothing and accessories.
Nomadic Pinoy: yup, penang is quite a popular place historically for indian and chinese settlers.
Nicholas: it’s in the heart of penang’s heritage – so if u’re in the area, do check it out.
taufulou: u’re from penang too right… remember your CNY takings and food coverage before
khengsiong: ya.. it’s become more of a tourist attraction these days
zzkang: tx a bunch!
rafael: it is very hot and humid all year round in penang but there tends to be more rainfall during sep-nov rainy season so perhaps u’d like to avoid visiting during that time.
if you don’t say that this is ‘Little India’ people will definitely thought that it’s really India..hehe
Thanks lechua, I will remember visiting Penang is better before or after sep-nov!
never been there before.
little india.
any special statues there?
Hong: hehe.. have u dropped by little india… u’re from penang urself correct?
CHVoon: there’s the Mahamariamman Temple with statues at the entrance http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/21/penang-heritage-trail/
very heritage-like.. =)
Is there where you can source the best chendol in Penang?
Ahh, I miss chendol so much!
This Little India is a bustling and colorful place especially during the annual Diwali celebration. I still remember that coconut cart!
Penang is a perfect reflection of 1Malaysia. Malay, Chinese & Indian temples co-exist harmoniously within the heritage zone.
Cheers!
Alex Loke
kenwooi: yup yup
londoncaller: there are so many around… i’m more of an ice kacang fan and used to like the one in swatow lane last time… the one by the roadside – they’ve moved indoors to a food courtyard now…
mylo: ahh can just imagine must be really lively during Diwali… & same coconut cart? haha.