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Nadi, Fiji
Most visitors to Fiji pass through Nadi on their way to island resorts, but the town itself offers a genuinely interesting walking experience. The Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere, is a riot of color and an important center for Fiji's Indian community. Nadi's main street is lined with duty-free shops, curry houses, and Indian textile stores. The Nadi Handicraft Market offers a more relaxed shopping experience, while the Garden of the Sleeping Giant showcases an extraordinary collection of tropical orchids originally planted by Raymond Burr. Walking through local villages with a guide offers insight into traditional Fijian life, including kava ceremonies and meke dances.
explore by interest
Nadi's main strip is walkable in an hour; venture beyond to the temple and gardens by taxi, then walk within those areas.
May through October is the dry season with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity; the wet season brings afternoon downpours.