Singapore is a country that is very popular among tourists. The official name of Singapore is The Republic of Singapore. It is a small island having an area of 721sq. km. Entire Singapore is covered in only 50 to 60 km. Singapore is more diminutive than Delhi itself, the Capital of India. Singapore is a country and an island. It has no capital. It lies in South East Asia. Malaysia and Indonesia are the neighbors of Singapore. Malai language is mostly used language in Singapore. 34% population is Buddhist and the rest of the population is mixed. It is a mixed religion country. The Hindus, The Muslims, and The Christians are part of the total population.
Currency Of Singapore
The currency of Singapore is Singapore Dollars. One Singapore Dollar is equal to 54.70 Indian Rupees. The time in Singapore exceeds 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of the time in India. The population of Singapore is 56lakhs. Considering the area of Singapore, the island is densely populated. It is a country having no traffic jams. The reason is that one needs a permit to drive and the astonishing fact is that the permits are granted in open auctions. You might be astonished to know the fact that one has to spend nearly 30-40lakhs to own a permit.
Flights From India
If you want to visit Singapore there are so many direct flights from Delhi that will cost you nearly Rs 15000 to Rs 20000. From Kolkatta and Chennai direct flights will cost you nearly Rs 15000 to Rs 16000. It takes nearly 6 hours to reach Singapore from Delhi Airport. The name of the Singapore Airport is Singapore Changi International Airport.
Tourist Visa
The next thing you must own is a tourist visa. You can get the visa by applying for it online. You have to pay Rs 1650 to get this visa. It means that you have to spend 30 Singapore dollars for getting the visa. As a tourist destination, Singapore is very famous among Indians. Lakhs of Indians visit Singapore every year. Now I will tell you the top 6 places to visit in Singapore. So, let’s start with the first one:
1. Gardens By The Bay
It is one of the most famous places in Singapore. You need 3-4 hours to visit the beauty of the whole place. Here different observatories have been made. If you want to visit the whole garden then you have to spend around Rs3500 to Rs 4000.
2. Universal Studios
You can enjoy yourself a lot at this place. This place has something for both adults and kids. Modes of entertainment here have their charm. You can enjoy roller-coasters, watch shows and even can do shopping at this place. It is a bit costlier to enter the place because the entry ticket costs 81 Singapore dollars which is Rs 4500. If your pocket allows it, you can purchase the entry ticket and enjoy yourself there.
3. Merlion
Merlion Whenever you search for Singapore online, you will always find a statue that is called Merlion. This statue represents half lion and half fish. This is a famous tourist spot in Singapore. A lot of people especially visit Singapore to have a glimpse of this statue. Getting yourself clicked along with the statue of Merlion is proof of your Singapore trip. To visit this place, no entry fee is charged means that it is free of cost to visit Merlion.
4. Singapore Flyer
A few distances away from Merlion, another famous spot that you can visit is Singapore Flyer. It can be called the roller coaster of Singapore. This roller coaster looks very beautiful from distance and if you are riding in it, then what to say about that? There are no words to explain this experience. You can view the whole of Singapore while having a ride on this roller coaster. The roller coaster is very big and the fun of riding this is even bigger. The entry ticket here is 33 Singapore dollars which will be Rs 1800 in Indian currency. If you have got the amount in your pocket then you can go for it can make the moment unforgettable.
5. Marine Life Park And Sea Aquarium
You can also have a lot of fun at the Marine life park and the sea aquarium. You are supposed to pay 41 Singapore dollars for that. In Indian currency, it will cost nearly Rs 2250. One interesting fact is that all these tourist spots are nearby Marina Bay.
6. Marina Cable Car
You can enjoy a ride in Marina cable car and Marina sand sky. If you want to visit the spot you can use a Hobo bus that will cost you 30 Singapore dollars which will amount to Rs 1800 in Indian currency. The hobo bus is the best option to roam in Singapore. If you want to use a taxi then it will prove to be a costlier affair. You have to pay 3.5 Singapore dollars even if you sit in it. The rest of the charges will depend on the distance traveled by you in the taxi. If you are more than one person then you can use the services of a taxi.
If you want to ride a bus, the minimum fare per person is Rs 100. You can use the services of Metro Train in Singapore also. The minimum charges per person are the same as that of traveling on a bus which is Rs 100 per person. If you own a value card then these expenses will reduce to half. If you want to travel for unlimited time on a bus or a Metro, you can do that by paying Rs 550, but for that, you need a tourist pass.
Rent Of Hotels In Singapore
You have to spend nearly Rs 3000 to Rs 4000 for a room per day in Singapore. There are some cheap hotels also but the quality of rooms and the services available in those hotels is not good. You can avail of the facility of hostels by paying Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 per day.
Cost Of Food Plate In Singapore
If you want to purchase a food plate, it will cost nearly up to Rs 800 to Rs 1000 per plate. Even if you purchase a dosa here, it will cost up to Rs 400 to Rs 600.
Time Needed To Roam Singapore
At least three days are needed to roam Singapore.
Expenditure Per Person
Total expenditure per person for three days:
Hotel Expenditure Rs 12000
Meals Rs 6000
Transportation Rs 500
Visa Rs 1650
Entry Fee Rs 20000
Flight Charges Rs 20000
Sim Card/ currency Rs 3000
exchange expenses
Total expenditure will amount to Rs 61,650 per person for three days. You can avail the benefits of a customized package that can save some of your money.
Best Time To Visit Singapore
Singapore is the best honeymoon destination that can be visited anytime in the year. The temperature of Singapore varies from 25 degrees Celcius to 35 degrees Celcius. However, June and July are the best months to visit Singapore. During June the’ Great Singapore Sale’ starts. This sale ends in the month of the Late days of July. Shopping, entertainment, food festival, and many more activities can be performed during these months.
December is another month that witnesses the maximum number of tourists and the reason behind attracting such a large number of tourists is New Year Celebration. You can visit Singapore this month and can have a lot of fun.
Weather Of Singapore
As stated earlier that it has a moderate climate throughout the year because it lies near the equator. It is hot, humid, and rainy. The temperature here remains almost the same throughout the year. We can divide the season of Singapore into two parts.
1. Dry climate. ( From March To August )
2. Wet climate. ( From September To February.)
Dazzling, thunderstorms and rain can occur at any time in Singapore. However, September to February is the months of maximum rainfall in Singapore.
Things Not To Do In Singapore
1. You can’t feed pigeons in Singapore. If you do so, you have to pay a penalty of 500 US dollars for that.
2. You can’t chew chewing gum in Singapore as chewing gum has been banned in Singapore. Even if you chew it you have to pay a penalty for that also.
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