Singapore
An island , a nation and also a city with a mixed ethnicity comprising of nearly 74% Chinese followed by 13 % Malay , 9 % Indian and the rest from other ethnic groups. This is Singapore (Singhapura) means the city of the lion. Although we didn't take the direct flight from Kolkata International Airport to Changi International Airport, Singapore since we booked the tickets 6 months ahead of the travelling date.
Itinerary Plan
Flight route:-
Source - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) | 12.50 AM IST
Destination - Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) | 7:20 AM MYT
Source - Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) | 10.45 AM MYT
Destination - Changi International Airport (SIN) | 11.45 AM SST
Singapore Estimate: INR 60000/- (SGD $ 1246/-) excluding the flight fares .
PS: All hotel bookings were done from booking.com and agoda.com
Where we stayed ?
Hotels were booked through agoda.com / booking.com at reasonable rates. Payment deducted on booking.
Hotel Name: Venue hotel the Lily
Pros:
Free Wifi
Within budget
In front of food joints.
Close proximity to major tourist attractions
Cons:
No complimentary breakfast / lunch / dinner
Small Room
No Swimming Pool
How did we travelled across the city ?
For travelling across the city either avail an Uber or take MRT ( Mass Rapid Transit ) which is the same as underground Metro Railway system in Kolkata. The fare price in Uber ranges from $6 - $20 depending on the choice of destination. In our case the fare was divided across 3 people. Smart Choice !!!
What we spotted in Singapore?
The major tourist attractions spotted in the city are listed below:-
Marina bay Sands
Garden by the Bay
Singapore Flyer
Merlion Statue aka the Symbol of Singapore
Vivo City Mall
We planned our stay for just 2 days in the city. The first day we headed for Vivo City Mall & Gardens by the Bay and the sight at night was awesome. Previously Sentosa Island was also included in the itinerary for the second day but due to tiredness we had to scrap the plan of visiting Sentosa. If anyone plans to visit Singapore just make sure to make it a 3-4 day event.
What we missed in Singapore ?
There are lot of places to visit in Singapore.
China Town
Little India
Orchid Square for shopping
Sentosa Islands
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