Singapore

Asia

A hyper-efficient garden city where hawker stalls hold Michelin stars and rainforest, futuristic domes and colonial shophouses share one small island.

Best time

February – April

Daily budget

₹6,000 – ₹16,000/day

Visa

eVisa

Safety

5 / 5

Practical information

Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Languages

English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil

Time zone

SGT (UTC+8)

Emergency

999 police, 995 ambulance

Internet

World-class; free public Wi-Fi widespread.

SIM cards

Singtel/StarHub tourist SIMs at Changi.

Getting around

Superb MRT; everything is walkable or a short ride away.

Visa details

eVisa required for Indian passport holders.

Know before you go

Popular foods

Hainanese chicken rice
Chilli crab
Laksa
Kaya toast

Famous festivals

Chinese New Year
Deepavali
Singapore Grand Prix

Etiquette

No littering or chewing gum
Queue properly
Eating on the MRT is fined

Packing suggestions

Light clothes
Umbrella (sudden downpours)
Layers for strong A/C

Travel tips

Hawker centres are the best value food anywhere
Fines are real — read the signs
Changi airport is a destination itself

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