One of the reasons why many Indians visit Malaysia as tourists is because there is a place in Malaysia known as Brickfields, also called Little India, with many Indians staying there. This gives a homely vibe, and all the authentic Indian dishes are available here. This is the Indian Side of Malaysia and is included in all the tourist packages to Malaysia.
You can reach Brickfields from the airport or from the main city of Kuala Lumpur via bus, and bus tickets can be bought online from many sites like Redbus. The shops in Brickfields sell everything associated with India like the saree, Indian spices, flower garlands, and many more thins showing the Indian side of Malaysia to all the tourists.
Little India was founded at Brickfield in 2009 and was jointly opened by Malaysia’s PM and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The inauguration was followed by a good firework display and many performances by the local people of Malaysia and some Indian performers as well showcasing the Indian side of Malaysia.
Bus tickets online can be bought from major tourist companies who also arrange travel to Little India from Kuala Lumpur. There are exorbitant shopping lanes in India, and the prices of the goods and services are also quite affordable to tourists. There are many people who have come from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh and work here in restaurants and run other small businesses. You can hear a row of Bollywood music while you walk in the streets of Little India.
You can buy India’s best spices and CD and DVDs of all the Bollywood movies from here. Restaurants in Little India are specialised in providing authentic South Indian dishes and are served in banana leaves, embracing the culture of the Indian side of Malaysia. Famous South Indian dishes like idli, dosa, and uttapam, along with sambhar and coconut chutney, are easily available here in addition to some North Indian dishes.
Prior to 2009, the locality was fully of chawls and roads filled with potholes with not many street lights. But with the development project set by the Malaysian government spending 35 million RM, the locality has transformed into one of the best street shopping areas with good and wide roads and a good ambiance as well. Moreover, the government now runs buses from Kuala Lumpur to Little India on a good frequency, and the ticket cost is also low. The tickets can be purchased from Redbus site as well.
Little India is located just 4 km from Kuala Lumpur, and there are many public transports available to commute to and fro. Brickfields has many old churches that are centuries old, like the Church of the Holy Rosary, which was constructed in 109, and Evangelical Lutheran Church, a Tamil church built-in 1907. These have been well maintained and serve as key tourist attractions in Little India.
There are trains that can get you to Little India as well, like the MonoRail or the KTM Komuter and the Kelana Jaya light rail transit. Anyone who comes to visit Malaysia should definitely visit Brickfields as they will get to experience the Indian culture and enjoy the delicacies of their hometown in India. Shopping at Little India is quite affordable and cheap and is open all 7 days a week.
Redbus offers tourist packages to Malaysia, and Little India is covered in all the tourism packages with many good deals. So don’t want for long. Book your tickets to Malaysia with Redbus today!