Little India in Klang
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Start your trek from the town of Klang itself and take a 10 minute walk along the Klang Bridge. This beautifully constructed viaduct sets Little India apart from the hustle and bustle of the main town and pedestrians are sheltered from the sun as a covered walkway lines the bridge.
A feel of nostalgia over comes your senses as you walk. The river which runs through the town begins at the merging of the Klang and Gombak River in Kuala Lumpur and runs to Port Klang, eventually flowing into the Straits of Malacca. It is approximately 120 km long and drains more than 1200 square km.
Keep a sharp lookout for any photo opportunities. Traders, boatmen and people just going about their daily lives provide ample camera fodder. If you’re lucky, you may just see a crocodile in the river!
At the end of the bridge the sights, sounds and smell of Little India welcomes you with warmth and hospitality.
Clothes shop offer gorgeous saris, Punjabi suits, salwar karneers and lenga’s suitable for princes and princesses. All sewn and woven to perfection. Prices range from RM26.90 to RM299.00 for a sari. Friendly salesmen welcomes you even if it is to just take a peek at the lovely selections.
As upon entering one of the many accessory shops, you will definitely be enticed with hundreds of accessories even if you don’t wear them. In some shops you can find silverware and statues of Indian Gods. Most of them welcome you with beautiful plastic flower decorations at the doorway. Keep an eye out for women making pretty jasmine garlands.
Walking all this distance, to and fro many times can let you work up a huge appetite. Getting food in this town is the least of your worries. Numerous restaurants with a wide range of prices, amount and cleanliness level can be found on both sides of the streets.
Do not be alarmed till you have tasted the food. An range of toosais and chappatis or idlis are available, everything from sweatinducing, spicy dishes to sweet condiments will tempt your tastebuds. Quell that an Indian rumbling tummy by opting for speciality; Briyani, banana leaf rice, fried mamak noodles and even vegetarian rice. Leave a bit of room before you finish for some savoury vadai’s or samosa and colourful sweets too.
You can get meals starting from RM2 onwards for something simple like toosai and tea. Mains such as nasi beriyani are more expensive. Your bill depends on the side dishes you take. Expect to pay more for seafood dishes.
Food street vendors can be seen everywhere selling their ware of tasty and colourful snacks sure to tempt your taste buds. Whether spicy or sweet, try some just to get a taste. Feast on jelebi, laadu, halva, mysore pak, a treat for your sweet tooth. Also try the ever popular Pakistani snack, pakora. Onion pakora is made of tomato, cauliflower, spinach and chilli. For packed snacks indulge in a wide variety of murukus & mixed nuts.
Another interesting attraction is Indian Palmistry. It is quite common along the streets. A little helper, normally a bird, is used to tell the future using cards. The teller also sells amulets and trinkets to bring luck.
For comfort, travel in shorts as it may get a little hot and humid if you go during midday. Try not to carry handbags as the streets can get rather crowded in the evenings.
Little India is located along Jalan Tengku Kelana, Klang. The whole journey will probably take you less than an hour unless you make a stop at all the shops.
GETTING THERE:
Little India in Klang is located 45 km from Kuala Lumpur. There are a few buses (Metrobus & Transnasional) available as Klang’s main bus station is located less than 5 minutes from the Klang Bridge. Metrobus can be taken near Central Market in Kuala Lumpur. As for KTM, stop at the Klang station which is also less than 5 minutes away from Little India.
We highly recommend driving there as you might end up shopping more than you would realise and do more walking than you could imagine. The weather could get rather cruel during midday.
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