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Introduction

After a long time, I decided to plan out and execute a self styled International Trip, so far all trips were limited to Karnataka and places nearby. My father was keen on Singapore, I was keen on Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. After doing a bit of research I decided that 1 week is all that's required to cover most of Singapore. I was forgetting the point that my parents are Seniors and they can't do much walking. Finally I had to cut out a few places and bring in Cruise which was not part of my earlier Plan. However I was not disappointed at all. It was one of the best experiences I had.

If you got plans to tour Singapore without middlemen you might want to read further on how to go about.

When i did a rough comparison to one of the best deals I could get online and lot of bargaining, I could still see you save close to 30 to 40 % with the same Itinerary.

Below are pre-requisites and how to go about from scratch

Valid Passport

You need a Passport with 6+ months validity, if not apply under normal scheme takes 1 month max to have it delivered home.

Visa Requirement

You can apply only when you have a confirmed Air/Cruise tickets (in & out of Singapore) with Accommodation booked & you can apply only 30 days prior to your travel date, no sooner - You must go through an agent. For latest details on Singapore Visa, Charges & required paper work -> google and speak to Thomas Cook - DO NOT go with any other Travel Agent as Thomas Cook is recommended by the External Ministry of Singapore. The paper work is slightly lengthy NO TYPING allowed. If travelling in a group any 1 member can submit the application forms dully filled and signed by respective travelers. There is a wait time for form submission and verification at Thomas Cook, i suggest go visit the place at Lunch time - average time taken is 2 - 3 hours. If you have old Expired Passports, you need to carry them all and submit EACH AND EVERY PASSPORT YOU had in the past. The application process gets further complicated if you have traveled to Singapore in the past. If all goes well, you get your passport in 2 - 3 working days with a paper visa. Make sure you pick all calls as they attempt to call just once once they have it. Further if you plan to travel to Malaysia you require additional visa. If you are covering Indonesia there is no Visa required for Indian Passport holders. Free visa of arrival stamping is done at Port of Entry if you are staying <30 air="" by="" confirmed="" cruise.="" days="" for="" need="" or="" purpose="" return="" span="" tickets="" tourism="" you="">

Best sites to book air tickets - https://in.via.com

They have some ongoing offer at all times - they also have group discounts. They have the lowest convenience charges. Note that Yaatra, clear trip, make my trip etc rip you off with unreasonably high convenience fee charges. But you can still compare prices on respective websites, but make sure you go to the last page where you need to make the payment. Most travel sites just show you base fares without including taxes and the final price, you end up paying a premium at the last step. In my searches i used google flight - it showed up scoot as cheapest, but goindigo was infact the cheapest with free check-in luggage. I was travelling with 5 members cheapest airfare by google, paytm, goindo own site, yaatra, cleartrip, makemytrip, ghoomo, airasia etc was tiger airways(Scoot) however in the end it was in.via.com helped me get the cheapest goindigo ticket and I managed to get it 10k less than the cheapest airfares the other sites listed !! Note that most airlines don't give you free Check-in luggage, goIndio gives you 1 free luggage checkin of 30 kilos per head (including child ticket). Make sure you do a fresh search each day for atleast 1 week before booking, prices go up and down. Book tickets atleast 3 - 5 months in advance [Valid Passport details required for each traveler including babies]. If you are not sure about travel plans make sure you book reschedulable tickets - you Pay more for such tickets. (you don't need it if this trip is your priority). Travel insurance is optional - you pay more for insurance (you don't need it if you are fit). Try to book tickets that will land you in Singapore say 10 am or 12 PM - Hotel checkin starts at 2 PM; [2 pm to 12 pm next day is the check-in & checkout times in Singapore & all Hotels expect you comply]. If you reach early you WILL be DENIED accommodation till 2pm or made to wait long hours at most hotels (we had to wait 1 hour before a room was given as I faced a similar situation).

Free Airport Lounge Access - at Local International Airport departure terminals

What is Airport Lounge & why I need it?
A - If you have an odd hour flight which falls say in your meal time, you get hungry and want to eat quality food before boarding the flight. You end up paying a premium buying food at Airport or in flight. At Airport Lounge you get complementary packaged drinking water, soft drinks and food free of cost + you can spend upto 3 hours with free WiFi access and reclining chairs.

Make sure you have the Right Credit Card

Make sure you have the right Credit card which gets you free airport Lounge access, if not apply for one for yourself and your dependents (which is lifetime free for both - if you are salaried).

It takes about 3 month to complete the process so plan accordingly. Recommended card is - HDFC Regalia (eligibility >10 lakh PA take home - This card gives you more complementary visits) or HDFC Regalia First (eligibility >6 lakh PA take home - This card gives you fewer complementary visits per quarter). The other card is Diner Club Black - Problem with this is ADD On CARD is not eligible to use Airport Lounge for free. Note that HDFC Card points system sucks, you can't use points to clear out your bills; you need to redeem the points against some junk out of their rewards catalog, to piss you off further the points expire every 2 years! The only benefit of this card is Lounge Access & non INR purchases. You also need to apply for Free Priority Pass for International Airport Lounge access in Singapore - Changi International Airport [if you land sooner than hotel check-in time]. After you and your dependents have got the HDFC Credit Card, THE PRIMARY CARD HOLDER ONLY needs to do 5 Transactions of any amount - you can add INR 100 5 times to your Paytm wallet + wait for the upcoming billing cycle + Clear out those dues and then Go apply online for Priority pass if you think you need to visit the lounge overseas here: http://goo.gl/zyrqXX. After you have the credit cards make sure you reset or memorise the pins (including add on cards).

Note - Each applicant has to apply for their own Priority passes, in other words, Primary card holder + dependents each have to apply for it, it will be delivered by blue dart courier service on approval (typically 2 - 3 days max - Its all free no hidden charges applicable). Never use Priority Pass in any domestic airport even by mistake - you will be charged USD 27 + GST per swipe, use it only at a Foreign Airport Lounge listed on priority pass website, if you have guests you will be charged USD 27 + GST per swipe.

What is Cross Currency Markup Charge?

A - If you use your credit card overseas or on a website which accepts USD or NON INR currency there are additional charges applicable on the conversion called 'cross currency markup charge' - the banks usually charge 3 - 4 % upwards. Only HDFC bank charges you 2 % + GST. The cross currency conversion charge is 2 % + applicable GST which is Lowest any bank charges [roughly 2.36 % of the Txn value at present GST slab].

Sightseeing Tickets

Book Online - [Park tickets and shows - never buy then at counter - you end up paying a premium of 30% ++ ]

Note - Tickets are not required for babies below 2 years; 3 to 12 are considered children. 12+ adults & 60+ Seniors - Most tickets have different pricing for children, adults and seniors, they might even verify if they have the slightest doubt against your passport (you cannot sneak a kid) in other words if you got a 4 year old, you must buy a Child Ticket). Don’t try to put in incorrect information, Singapore law is very strict and don’t get into trouble for trivial reasons.

Recommended Sites for tickets

https://www.klook.com They accept only USD currency; you can use Paypal or use your Indian credit card to make the purchase - Which still works out cheaper (Note that cross currency mark-up charges cannot be reversed!). Here HDFC Bank Regalia Cards are recommended for the lowest conversion charges in case you don't have any active US bank accounts linked to your US Paypal A/C.

Note - Do not buy all tickets in 1 shot, use this strategy to get the best pricing -

1. Buy 1 or few tickets at a time - don’t forget to apply ongoing promotion (you get flat $x discount on each purchase)

2. When you complete a ride within 24 hours u get klook credits which give you 10% cash back amount which you can reuse to buy the following day's ticket + on-going promotion wherein you get $x discount further.

https://store.wrs.com.sg/parkhopper Buy Park Hopper + tickets to gain entry into all 4 parks with Tram rides and Amazon River safari.

Singapore Weather & Water Problem

Singapore is very Humid and literally no wind blows, makes it very hard to walk around after sunrise. Hotels in Singapore don’t provide you with free drinking water, you need to buy water bottles or go to an Indian Restaurant where they serve free water. If you book a 3* hotel you get 2 free water bottles per day, which is not sufficient, u will need to plan for it. Singapore Zoos and most sightseeing places have free water dispensers, make sure you carry bottles to refill them. DO NOT Carry metal bottles/containers in check-in or hand baggage, the airport security will give you a lot of problems.

Vegetarian Food Problem

This is a Big problem if you are a vegetarian.. The only option you have is either carry a rice cooker and prepare your own food or carry instant noodles which you can eat. The other option is parcel from Indian restaurant or visit them regularly modifying your travel itinerary. Most veg ~ non veg joints store veg and non veg stuff together & cook in the same kitchen which has enough reasons not to eat there. If you are a non veggie, you still have a problem as food is half cooked and most of the time cold and stinks pretty bad unless you are accustomed to it… Most eat outs serve Chinese food which gives you puking sensation while passing by.

Commuting problem

Due to high humidity and literally no breeze you can't do much walking in the open. The modes of transport are Taxis, buses, MRTs. If you are travelling as a family better to take a Taxi, it works out pretty much the same. Else learn and explore how to use the Bus and MRT as its pretty confusing (takes about a day to get use to). When it comes to Taxis there are some rules and guidelines you need to follow -

1. Taxi can take a maximum of 4 heads + 1 driver ONLY [rule applies to babies / kids]

2. Flag down - you stop a taxi which has a Green light on top by waving your hand.

3. App based - you can use Grab, ComfortDelGro.

Flag down is the easiest way to go, but ComfortDelGro works cheaper when you book during peak hour - 5pm etc as they have fixed price and no surcharge. Regardless there are some surcharges that apply on certain routes like Airport. Most regular taxis can fit only 2 large suitcases. Airport Taxis can fit upto 3 per taxi. If you are 5 or more you must book a 6 seater VAN Compulsorily, at times there are some taxis that take the risk of taking you around (they don’t get insurance cover when they drive with more than normal seating capacity and most drivers politely decline).

Cruise Recommended

Genting Dream Cruise - 2 night & 1 day cruise [Balcony class recommended] [They accept INR and no cross currency conversion charges apply]

Cost - For Adults Base fare 28,600 + port Charges of 3600 + Gratuity on SGD 42(to be paid in Singapore Dollars on board the ship)

For kids - Base fare 16100 + port charges of 3,600 + Gratuity of SGD 42

URL: https://booking.dreamcruiseline.com/CheckPromo.aspx?pid=4edf4142-2a67-439d-9261-ca8f50a5c412&lang=en

If you ask me, this is the best part in whole of Singapore trip.

Note: Indian Food is available and Even Jain food is available, Food is nice & clean, make sure you eat early to avoid long queues and unruly behaviour by a few fellow Indians who touch food by their soiled hands & mix up spoons; recommended times to avoid the mess- Breakfast - 7 am, lunch 12 noon, dinner 7:30 pm

Hotel Stay/Accommodation

Make sure you book at least a 3 star hotel and avoid going in for below that. Esp. if you are travelling with family members. Note that Prostitution is legal in Singapore, the chances are high if you go in for cheap hotels you could have a noisy neighbour. We stayed at J8 Hotel, Townshend Road for the entire duration it was a 3 star hotel with 7.1 average rating. I payed about INR 5500 Per night per room with free complimentary Breakfast and WiFi. The best site to search and book hotels - agoda.com <~ they accept INR Credit card without any cross currency charges. There are other sites which charge higher for a simliar room and did not give me an exhaustive search results. This site gave me maximum options and best final pricing after all Taxes and service charges.

Pre-Paid SIM card

It is recommended you get a SIM card. I took a SIM with 7 day validity and picked it up at airport with instant activation - Only problem is what's my phone number :D ? I took help of a stranger to identify my number. The person at the counter was not at all helpful !! The SIM is not really required but good to have if you are travelling as a family, pass on the # to all members in case they get lost, you can have someone call you on that number (it was useful as we missed our Parents in Singapore Zoo which helped me reunite with ease).

It comes in handy if you plan to book Taxis using apps and browsing for info and making instant ticket purchases wherever no WiFi available - found it useful.

You can also call India with 30 mins talk time on it.

You buy online you get it for SGD 11 or lower, if you buy at store, you pay USD 12- https://www.klook.com/en-IN/activity/1460-sim-card-singapore/

NOTE - It comes with pouch to hold existing SIM Cards + SIM card removal Pin

Forex:

It makes sense to carry some SGD (Singaporean Dollars) and or Forex Cards (optional), you will need this to buy Food, pay for your commute and any purchases you make. Note that some shops only accept SGD and they don't accept cards. So do carry some cash. I carried only Cash and no Forex card. In total for a family of 5 using only Taxis and buying outside food, buying Gift items & settling few bills, I spent close to SGD 1200 in total. I could have made payments close to SGD 1000 using Forex Cards. So my guess is you need to carry atleast 10% in cash and remaining in a Forex Card. Note that conversion charges are better on a Forex Card( in other words you benefit using a Forex Card). There are guidelines while buying SGD or a Forex Card, you must have a valid Visa, flight tickets and passport. There is also a GST component while buying forex.

GST Tax Refund:

IF you are a tourist carrying non Singapore passport and have not stayed beyond a Year in Singapore you are eligible for a full GST refund.

1. To avail this facility the bill amount must be greater than SGD 100 + the store must issue you a separate GST refund receipt with a bar code.

2. At the Changi Airport there is a separate GST refund kiosk (clearly marked when you get into the Airport) wherein you must generate a Refund Receipt scanning the GST refund bill issued at the store.

3. If the kiok issues you an 'Approved' stamp you don't have to open the baggage and show you purchases at the Customs counter.

4. The final step is take the refund slip and present it to a GST Refund desk (24 x7 desk) which is post Baggage check-in after collecting your boarding pass.

My Itinerary

1 week is sufficient to cover most of Singapore & the Cruise.

My Travel Check-list:

1. Keep the plants in bathroom + keep 1 big tub full of water nearby to keep plants hydrated

2. Feed the fish extra food, don’t clean tank so that they can feed on algae.

3. Fully charge batteries - Mobile + power bank + camera + carry chargers - Singapre has 230 volts and most hotels give you 1 plug point which is India friendly

4. Pack Medicines - Pain killers, First aid, plasters and 1 course of general antibiotic + keep prescription

5. Do Not check-in any Electronics including mobile phone, laptops, chargers and Metallic objects.

6. I Carrie Cash - SGD 1.7k + INR 50k [Do carry INR 10k per head in case of emergencies + SGD 30 Per head in Cash + SGD 270 Forex card or just carry SGD 300 Cash per head + Carry your Indian Debit card & Credit Card, make sure your card is International Transaction enabled, if you are not sure, call customer care and verify (by default all cards are International Transaction enabled if you have not requested for it being disabled)].

7. Carry a Stroller / Pram if you got children or be ready to carry them around - The whole city and all tourist attractions are stroller & wheel chair friendly

8. Tickets - Carry Soft copy of all tickets they work, no hard copy required at all.

9. Carry enough clothes you cannot wash and dry clothes in the room, they are fully air-conditioned and nothing dries, or you need to request for laundry service(not sure how expensive)

10. Tea and Coffee sucks big time, no milk is actually used, I recommend you buy some skimmed milk powder and use it, every hotel room has an electric kettle.

11. Carry an Umbrella and cap - rains are short but heavy.

12. Carry a jacket to keep you warm at Airports & Flight journey(flights don't offer blankets).

13. If you are a veggie and have food preferences, better carry some pre-cooked food - all attractions permit outside food, no checking is done.

14. Tripods are not permitted in most parks do not carry it.

15. Most Local Singaporeans do not know or have much information about the best way to go about things, so do a lot of reading online, Quora, google search will answer most of your queries and give you the best recommendations, all local recommendations have not worked for me they are either outdated or ill informed. Even Cab drivers do not know most roads and hotels.

Day 1

Reached Singapore at 04:30 hours Local time - Checked into the hotel - 0600 hours
Free Breakfast at J8, Hotel - at 08:30 hours - Not Good
Event 1 - Jurong Bird Park - Tickets - Buy online - https://store.wrs.com.sg/parkhopper - 4 park admission with Tram Rides. Started off to Jurong Bird Park in a Taxi - This park is very nice and must do. I rate this 5 Stars. Do not miss the Bird Show - Which is also quite unique [See brouchers they provide timings - ours was at 1530 hours]. Do take the Tram ride + Cover by Foot (both needed to see the park). Feeding the birds is chargeable and photos with the birds is chargeable - Quite Pricey; we got lucky some kid got scared and gave us his cup to us to feed the birds.

Jurong Bird Park - Birds get very close to you, they sit on you - the Lory I fed

Event 2 - Duck Tour - Tickets - By online - klook.com

After completing the Bird Park we had lunch outside the Bird Park (Indian food) - not Good, just average
The Duck tour was just Average, the only fun part is the truck goes both on land and on water which is an experience on its own, try to stay seated in front of the vehicle to avoid rear engine noise. This is a guided tour in English which takes about 2 hours to complete. It takes you around Marina Bay Sands and important land mark sites. It is just okay, I would rate this event 3 stars.

After the Duck tour we went back to our hotel and after sun set headed out to an Indian restaurant for dinner [Sarvana Bhavan] - Food is good here.

DuckTour - Audio City Tour on both Land and Water - our ride

Day 2

Covered the remaining 3 Parks - Singapore Zoo, River Safari and Night Safari, we started early to reach the zoo at 9 am :

Singapore Zoo:

Singapore Zoo - Animals get too close to you in special walkable enclosures - 2 animals - 1 lemur

This is just over hyped and not the best of the Zoo's I Have visited. The shows and events at this park suck big time, not worth even 2 stars. The only good thing I found in this park are the Penguins and the 'Reptopia'. The Reptopia deserves 5 stars and try to spend maximum time here. If you bought Park hopper Plus you are kid is entitled for a free carousal ride at the park - This sucks too :). Food options for vegetarians is a big ZERO, you are allowed to carry food from outside try to take a parcel and eat here. Try to cover this park within the 1st half of the day and spend more time at the River Safari which is far better and worth every penny you paid for. To further disappoint the zoo lost their Polar Bear which was a star attraction.

River Safari:

The best part of River Safari is most of it is indoor and has AC. The main attraction here is the Amazon River Quest and the Pandas - Don’t miss both of them. You are even allowed to touch and feel a couple of exhibits. It's better to visit the River safari from the back side meaning you do the River Trail first and then get to the start - River Gems.

Amazon River Quest - Boat Ride - don't miss it [Part of River Safari]

The Amazon River Quest has timings make sure you are physically present there well in advance and there is also a long waiting line, you won't be disappointed, take care of camera's if they are not water proof as water splash do occur along the ride. The Pandas are housed at the other end of the park, you can visit this cold enclosure after the Boat ride - They also have a Red Panda and other sea creatures housed in huge enclosures, however both pandas don't appear to be happy. The walk is amazing and you will definitely like it.

Night Safari:

This is again a hype, There are 2 things to do here, one hike a trail and or take a tram ride. The shows again here are very bad, poorly done but the queues and crowd are just too much and unruly. Flash photography is prohibited and makes sense. The animals in the night safari are pretty commonly seen in Indian Zoos. However going around a park in night is an experience on its own, you can still do the Tram ride. I would rate is event at 3.5 Stars.

** No Photos Taken - not camera friendly, don't carry one **

Note that all 3 parks are beside each other, try to cover all 3 parks same day to avoid unnecessary Hotel ~ Zoo transfers. For Seniors there are special electric Wheel chairs - we did not use it it's a little pricey. Further if you can't do all the 4 parks I recommend you skip Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. After the Night safari we took a taxi at the main Zoo Entrance and went straight to an Indian Restaurant had dinner and slept.

Day 3

1st half shopping

Most people recommend shopping at Mustufa as it has a wide variety and options + open 24 hours a day, and at the same time they offer competitive prices. They also give you a GST Receipt for which you can claim a full GST refund at the Airport BEFORE Check-in - more details later. Facing Mustufa is there are a bunch of shops which offer better pricing without charging any GST - But they accept only Cash payments. The prices of gift items seem far less when compared to Mustufa and most products originate from Indonesia and Malaysia. I found Gold & Chocolates to be cheaper than in India. However I made no gold purchases. A lot of Indians whom i met went around shopping like mad for Gold. I found Gold to be roughly 3k ~ 4 k cheaper per 10 grams than Indian rates.

2nd half - Sentosa Island

Cable Car - Faber Station:

We Covered SEA Aquarium & Wings of Time Show by Cable Car & returned by Sentosa monorail(this is free). Getting to Sentosa Island - Option 1 - Take a Cable Car or Mono Rail or Taxi from main land. Recommended is to go all the way to Faber station (starting point of Cable car). Buy tickets online - klook.com (you save 10 Dollars per head that way, its about 24$ for a 2 way ticket). The Cable Car ride is pretty cool, it's got a window too you can put your head out / camera out and take pix. Get off at the last station (Sentosa Station) and take a free bus ride to IMBIAH Lookout (line A) or just walk - 5 mins walk.

Sentosa Island Iconic Image - Merilion:

The best attractions are Universal Studios, SEA Aquarium, Merilion, Siloso Point, Luge(activity) and Wings of Time. We only covered the SEA Aquarium and Wings of Time. Book tickets well in advance for Wings of Time as it has limited seating capacity - The show is however not that great, you might still want to do it as its one of the main attractions which lasts for about 20 mins. What to expect - Some laser show, water splashes, fountains and fireworks. However the SEA Aquarium is pretty interesting, it’s a long walk but worth every penny, It has some of the best sea creature exhibits & corals. It takes about 2 - 3 hours from end to end. The good part is some exhibits are very well lit and it makes it easy to click good crisp photographs.

SEA Aquarium - Sentosa:

Also go close to the Meriion taking the free Monorail (you can also walk up and down) it's a pretty interesting place with a lot of activities all along. You can also get to the Wings of time by simply getting off Beach Station. Note that no good Vegetarian food option available here, better carry a parcel or make alternate arrangements. Even beverages like Tea/Coffee suck big time!

Wings Of Time - Show:

The Sentosa Monorail drops you off at Vivo City Mall, from here you can walk to the taxi stand and get back to your hotel or take the MRT station.

Day 4 - Botanical Garden (free Entry) + Cruise

Orchid Gardens @ Botanical Garden:

The Botanical Garden has only 1 interesting Orchid Gardens which requires you purchase a ticket, it has some of the best Orchids, Orchid is also the National Flower of Singapore. The Botanical Garden is very big, feels like Lal Bagh / Cubbon park without people around. It has the Pitcher plant (carnivore plant) in the Foliage Gardens if you are interested. I would rate this 4 Stars, but you can still skip this as this. The growth is Natural unlike Gardens by the Bay which is fully mad made. If you do a little walking around you will definitely spot few Monitor Lizards (we saw a couple of them in the open). If you have time you can end up spending the whole day here, but it's a very humid place and tires you off real quick.

Genting Dream Cruise - Singapore ~ Bintan Island (Indonesia) ~ Singapore [2 night 1 day cruise]:

We had a cruise from Singapore to Bintan Island, Indonesia, with boarding starting 5 pm. We checkout of hotel early as I had no booking for that night, we had lunch and waited in the Hotel Lobby area till around 4 pm and started off to the Ship docking area. The boarding and De-boarding is similar to any International Flight boarding and de-boarding process. You need to be present atleast 2 - 3 hours early to complete the process in a smooth manner. The Cruise experience is the best part in the entire tour, I would rate my experience as 5 stars and it’s a must do once in a lifetime. The prices are quite high but the experience is breath-taking. Make sure you book a Balcony and not just a cabin… you get a personalised balcony where you can enjoy 180 Degree sea view at all times. The food is included in the price, alcohol is NOT Included and you cannot carry any Alcoholic drinks from mainland, luggage is thoroughly checked and they are stored away and returned to you later when you de-board this ship. This will also delay your checked in luggage reaching you on time. The ship is pretty big offering a lot of free & paid entertainment with a complete schedule handed over to you including a shopping area for branded products. There are 3 floors of casinos which are always 99% of the times occupied !! I could not even get hold of 1 slot machine to try my luck.. Bingo & Key Master were the only games we played and lost out. They also accept payments in all leading currencies including INR. There was an option to take an Island Tour of Bintan, we decided to skip that instead and explore the ship. They also have a kids area where they do save keeping of kids while their parents go out gambling [service till midnight]..

Day 5 - Whole day Spent in exploring, playing in pool & Gambling on Cruise.

Day 6

First half spent De-boarding process on & outside Cruise + check-in process back at the Hotel

Second Half - Spent exploring the Gardens by the Bay and visit to the Marina Bay Sands Skypark Deck.

Gardens by the Bay - Super Tree Groove:

The Gardens by the bay has 2 domes you must visit. The Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, you gain admission to this park buying tickets online - Best option i found is buying klook pass. The outdoor parks are free to explore, however you need to buy tickets to explore the skywalk in the park (not worth it). I missed the sound and light show, better see it. The show begins 19:45 hours and ends 2000 hours. Next you can take visit the skypark Observatory deck - It is just okay, but i would still recommend as its an architectural marvel. There are a bunch of fun facts about this place, read online. I spent close to 3 hours on this deck, as i generally like view points in general, most people spend about 30 mins.

Cloud Forest - Water fall

Flower Dome - Pitcher plant

Marina Bay Sands - SkyPark view down

Total Expenses for 4 adults and 1 child

#	Expenses Head	Details	Notes and Remarks	Amount	NON INR Txns	Currency
1	Flight Tickets	4 adults + 1 kid	GoIndigo flight booked on in.via.com <- card="" credit="" in="" indian="" inr="" p="" paid="" using="">	62866.92		INR
2	Visa Charges	4 adults + 1 kid	Paid to Thomas Cook - 10,070 off which INR 300 * 5 + GST paid as service Charge	10070		INR
3	Hotel Accommodation	2 Rooms + Superior Gold	3 Reservations done total amount paid in INR - 32449.02 + 11077.80 + 10302.80 [2 Rooms for 5 days in total]	53829.62		INR
4	Klook Passes	Gardens by the bay	Paid on Klook in USD	3850.7	55.01	USD
5	Klook Passes	Cable Car Sky Pass	Paid on Klook in USD	4885.3	69.79	USD
6	Klook Passes	Wings of Time	Paid on Klook in USD	3377.5	48.25	USD
7	Klook Passes	4G SIM Card	Paid on Klook in USD	570.5	8.15	USD
8	Klook Passes	Marina Bay Sands Observatory	Paid on Klook in USD	4728.5	67.55	USD
9	Klook Passes	LiHo Tea	Paid on Klook in USD	595	8.5	SGD
10	Klook Passes	SEA Aquarium	Paid on Klook in INR using Indian Credit Card - paid additional 2.39 % [cross currency conversion Charges]	7225		INR
11	Klook Passes	Duck Tour	Paid on Klook in INR using Indian Credit Card - paid additional 2.39 % [cross currency conversion Charges]	9081		INR
12	Audio Tour - Tram ride	Gardens by the bay	Paid in Cash at Counter - 8 SGD * 4 + 3 SGD for kid	1785	35	SGD
13	Orchid Garden Tickets	Botanical Gardens	Paid in Cash at counter - 5 SGD for 2 Adults + 1 SDG for Seniors*2	612	12	SGD
14	Airport Transfer	HOME to BLR	Paid in INR	800		INR
15	Airport Transfer	BLR to HOME	Paid in INR	1050		INR
16	Taxi + Food + Shopping	Paid in SGD	Total Expenses paid all-inclusive in SGD at Singapore	47175	825	SGD
17	Cruise	Paid in both INR + SGD	INR online ticket purchase + Settlement charges = SGD 278 + 73300.00 + 57200.00	144678	278	SGD
			Total Expenses paid all-inclusive paid in INR	357180.04