Between Chinatown and the Chao Phraya River is the Indian district of Bangkok , known by locals as Pahurat and by tourists as Little India , this characteristic neighborhood is located between Pahurat Road, Triphet Road and Chakraphet Road and emerged as a result of migrants Indians who traveled to Thailand to improve their quality of life during the s. XX from These Tamil.
The truth is that the word "little" in his name comes from pearls because you could go through this neighborhood without noticing how small it is. Pahurat is a place for the clothing and textile trade, it is the area where the majority of tailors buy the fabrics for their businesses.
Also in this area you can also find stalls where you can buy souvenirs related to your country or spices and foods characteristic of Indian cuisine.
How to get to the Indian district of Bangkok
If you want to know how to get to the Indian neighborhood and you are in Chinatown you will have it very easy, the Indian neighborhood is neighbor of Chinatown so you can reach on foot passing Yaowarat and heading to Pahurat, if you need to use some means of transport these are the most recommended:
Boat - You can take an express boat on the Chao Phraya River and go to the Memorial Bridge Pier, once on land you will simply have to walk for about 10 minutes.
MTR - The nearest train stop is Hua Lamphong Station which is about 10 minutes from Chinatown and another 15 minutes drive from there.
Taxi - You can also take a taxi, you just have to tell the taxi driver "Pai Pahurat" and he will know the area to which you are going.
At the end of the article you have a map of the area in case you have any doubt about its location.
What to see and what to do in the Indian District of Bangkok
It is mainly engaged in the clothing and textile trade with many of the tailors of Bangkok, also has stalls to buy food from their country of origin along with good Indian restaurants and also has a highly recommended temple.
Sikh Temple - Sri Guru Singh Sabah
It is the second largest Hindu temple outside India of Sikh culture, to access it men and women receive orange clothes to cover their heads and must leave their shoes at the door.
On the sixth floor is the main area for prayer and its sacred book, the following plants are dedicated to the readings of its visitors with Sikhs prayers, travelers can go to try their vegetarian breakfast organized on the second floor every day.
Sikh Temple - Sri Guru Singh Sabah
Location: 555 Chakraphet Road, Pahurat
Hours: 07:00 to 09:00
Taste a delicious dish of Indian food
Since you are in Asia thousands of kilometers from your home take the opportunity and also taste a delicious Indian dish , you will find lots of Indian restaurants in the area where you can try their most typical meals.
Take some spices and Indian products back home
The spices of India are one of the most valued condiments worldwide, in the last days of your trip is not a bad idea to go through this well-known neighborhood and buy spices such as their famous curries or products of Hindu origin.
Map
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