Officially the Republic of Singapore is a South East Asian city-state, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country, the world’s cleanest city and also acclaimed as a ‘garden city’, Singapore has the knack to   throw up all kinds of surprises to keep the tourists stunned with its presence! Get on board the flight to Singapore, and further on cruise to Bintan!

An archipelago comprising 63 islands, Singapore has hundreds of parks, is home to numerous animals, birds and insects, some of which are endemic, boasting of its immaculate and neatly designed areas. Each area segues into the next  with its own atmosphere and individuality, from the lazy serenity of the Swan Lake to the dense, humid greenery of the rainforest zone to the carefully pruned bonsai and orchid gardens to the sensitive landscaping which sits side by side, with huge old trees that first poked their heads above ground.

Day 1: Delhi - Singapore

After checking into a hotel, the representative would immediately lay out theitinerary for the tourists! It would be pleasant to start the trip with the great urban green spaces, known as the Botanic Gardens, an admirable exercise in managed vegetation, as the area is officially called the Central Catchment Nature Reserve which is a masterpiece of urban wilderness planning and suddenly melts into different branches and the flora and fauna enclosed within. From the Swan Lake to Bonsai and Orchid Gardens, move along placidly through the entire thick stretch of the rainforest zone and the curvaceous hills to give yourself the most enchanting visual treat!  After this you may proceed to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, a pure, clear rainforest area which has the world’s largest Bird Park in Jurong with brightly-coloured birds, and, several charming gardens. It is engulfed with urban rainforests laid with a concrete path as the side trails plunge deep into a dense expanse of greenery, so rich with different plant species. Linked to Bukit Timah is the MacRitchie Reservoir nature reserve, which is ringed with dozens of kilometres of trails, where walkers can spot macaques, monitor lizards, the occasional python and flying lemur, and cross over the Treetop Walk suspension bridge, thereby ending up at the reservoir park in solitude facing a complete retreat from civilisation with just the singing sound of nature to captivate their spirits! With so much to do, most travellers wonder whether they should spend their time absorbing the tranquility and charm of Singapore, or get engrossed in some outdoor activity, or whether they should drink and dance the night away, returning to the hotel to sleep for the night!

Day 2: Singapore

Overlooking the Strait of Johor, the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve nature reserve in the far north of Singapore is home to a vast species of birds and the best time for viewing the vast array of vividly-coloured creatures from this region is early morning, though on a weekday the reserve is blissfully serene.

After this quick trip, families and tourists looking for a compact thrill would be immensely satisfied to visit Sentosa, enclosing crisp adventures as they stop over at historical monuments, the world-class entertainment spots, including Resorts World Sentosa, breezing over the most enjoyable island in Southeast Asia. The entertainment resort offers stunning views of Singapore, mountain biking, and diving with sharks off the emerald green island. Sailing, swimming, water-skiing, kayaking, go-karting provide fun even for children, while rock-climbing, skateboarding, mountain biking, and swimming with the sharks at Sentosa’s Underwater World are for the thrill-conscious adults. Mount Faber is very rewarding as you traverse thick forests to finally get a panoramic view of the island, resting in its glory on the southern fringe of the city, opposite the Harbour Front Centre.  From the peak, the unique mettle of the city spirals around  the horizon in all directions.To get to the top and save time, ride the spectacular cable car from Harbour Front, but if at leisure, take the shuttle bus, or if a trekking freak, gear up for the climb from the bottom. Overnight stay at the hotel!

Day 3: Singapore

After breakfast, start with a trip to the world-class Zoo and Night Safari where the animals are kept in a beaming and protective state,  as they are precious creatures  sharing their space with human beings visiting them. The highlights include a large dome where lemurs and mouse deer scamper across your path, tree kangaroos laze in the branches and large flying foxes munch fruit in front of your face. The tourists might just have an encounter with unnervingly large monitor lizards which can whizz across the water like prehistoric sea serpents, observe playful otter families hunting fish and saltwater crocodiles lurking in the water, if visible. Many of the animals are free-ranging, and there could be an encounter with cheeky primates such as cottontop tamarins, white-faced sakis, gibbons and siamangs. Rest assured, there are a few places where you can stand under trees with orang-utans a few feet above your head. Also watch out for the proboscis monkeys, unmistakable with their huge red bellies.As the evening sets in, the Night Safari next to the Zoo opens its huge gates to visitors to close up with nocturnal creatures such as leopards, free-ranging deer and the Malayan tiger. Overnight stay at the Safari or the Hotel, as you put yourself to sleep, lost in the thoughts of the applaudable visual wonders that occupied your day!

For shopping, as you stroll browsing around local markets and shophouses in the ethnic enclaves to the glitzy portals of Orchard Road, overflowing with designerware apparels, perfumes, accessories, bags, watches, cosmetics and curios, rare gems and stone-studded jewellery in silver, gold and diamonds, rolling  through the fashion emporiums or poking around antique shops in Chinatown  for souvenirs in semi-precious stones, brass, bronze, porcelain, ceramic, the experiences are wide, varied and intriguing. Luxury couture, the hottest names fresh from the world’s runways, art exhibitions and even cloud viewing attract an in-vogue shopping crowd at the  ION Orchard on Orchard Street, so welcome to Singapore’s most glamorous shopping complex with a glass, marble and steel work of art where there are even extra special toilets for high spending customers and celebrities. Superior services include butler style concierge and a celebrity chef fine dining establishment.

However, fabulous knick knacks and other memorabilia are also found in China Street,Arab Street, Little India and the suburban areas like Holland Village, Katong and Tampines.

For the taste buds, there is a wide range of international cuisine in Sinapore! For Indians there is authentic North and South Indian food besides Kashmiri food and chaatmasala! There are beer barns, Irish pubs, dance clubs and karaoke bars, live music in cafes and, at some bars and cafes; you will get snacks even after dinner time. Coffee houses and tea houses serve sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes, while the Chinese tea houses serve dim sum and dumplings. The Peranankan cuisine is very popular, especially the desserts, so is grilled, barbecued, seafood, fusion food, and tiger beer. Roadside stalls serving chilly crabs, chicken, and wine abound. Some favourite dishes include chicken rice, fish-head curry, clay-pot seafood, oyster omelettes, beef rendang, char kway teow, and sambal stingray. Casinos in the city keep everyone happily occupied and cheerful!

Bintan is the largest island of the Riau Archipelago in the South China Sea, and is defined as a low-lying marshy sphere that also produces timber, rubber, tin, pepper, and gambier (a woody vine whose leaves are used in tanning). The main town and port is Tanjung Pinang.  Bintan Resorts, upmarket and expensive with manicured lawns are based towards the northern tip of the island and both the resorts and the main town can be reached by ferry from Singapore.

Day 4: Singapore - Bintan

As you reach this island in the morning, the colorful town of Tanjung Pinang,having regained  its rightful reputation as one of Indonesia's most historical cities, with its ancient vibrant market partly located on stilts in the sea. It is the main port town on Bintan Island and has a Museum located on Katamso Street, displaying many eccentric historical artifacts, ceramics, kris and guns and is a culturally happening place with cultural centres for stage performances of Malay music and dance festivals.  Renowned Buddhist temples are located outside central Tanjung Pinang, amongst them being Sungai Ular Buddhist Temple, in a small town named Senggarang. A Palace and royal tombs, among them the grave of the Raja Ali Haji's and also tombs of other royals, are located here. The old ruler was the creator and author of the first Malay Language grammar book, which is a rich legacy of the Riau Sultanate.  Another vintage site of interest is the "Old Stilt" village, in the mud flat low tide region near the jetties, known as "Tanjung Pinang's Kampung Ayer or Kampung.The most popular beach on the east coast of this island is Trikora Beach, where the sand is white and the water is spotless serving as a great place for rejuvenation and attracting huge crowds.There are numerous activities to engage in while on  a holiday, such as watersports like kayaking, snorkeling, diving, scuba-diving, fishing, and swimming, wind surfing, canoeing, wake boarding and banana boat rides, or just laze around and enjoy a quiet rest with only the rustling sound of water and the superfluous breeze! From pristine white sands to crystal clear waters and colourful coral reefs, a picture-perfect holiday is defined on this superb island!

Day 5: Bintan

The Bintan Lagoon Resort is the largest development that has occurred in this island as it can accommodate plenty of guests and the main attractions are two golf courses overlooking the sea, archery grounds and cycling tracks. It is also renowned for its Angsana Resort and Spa.The Banyan Tree is located at the northeast end of Bintan and accessed by a ferry ride.   The villas built on the periphery of the forest land, some perched on rocks overlooking the sea, and thence have retained the old charm of the island and they also have a private spa of Asian adaptations of oil and cream, in one of the villas perched on a hill here. 

Day 6: Bintan-Singapore-Delhi

From Bandar Bentan Telani a special small port in Lagoi area, travellers may join in the Mangrove Discovery Tour to get enraptured by the  Mangrove forest  in Sungai Sebong Lagoon which has  different and the most complete species of mangroves in Indonesia.

The tourists may return back from this trip to spend some spare time, if possible for leisure and pleasure, on their own, before leaving for the airport to board a flight back to their place of residence! 

Shopping:

For shopping, there is a huge array of beautiful, exotic Indonesian handicrafts sold on this island, from stunning hand-drawn batiks to traditional handcrafted cultural artifacts, clothings and accessories,guaranteed to impress the receiver or make an attention-grabbing decorative ornament.A trip to Tanjung Pinang should not be missed as shop-houses and street peddlers offer a colourful range of locally-made goods at pleasantly affordable prices which can be made even lower by bargaining.  Foodstuff such as dried fish, local snacks and traditional cakes can be found here, as well as electronic goods, antiques, ceramics, handicrafts, jewellery, precious stones, hand-made toys, decorative items, clothing and Javanese batik in vibrant hues, and some tourists may not forget to sample the Indonesian clove cigarettes called ‘rokok kretek’. Tanjung Uban is Bintan Island’s second main town and its retail shops are built over the sea on stilts in the traditional 'Pelantar' fashion.  It has a good local market selling all sorts of wet and dry foodstuffs such as dried anchovies, gigantic sea prawns and all kinds of tidbits, which are sold at rock-bottom prices with an opportunity to bargain.Other setups that can be found amongst the rows of shops here are local snacks such as ‘keropok’, fabric, silk, leather goods, silver accessories and handcrafted jewellery. Located within Bintan Resort’s vicinity, Pasar Oleh Oleh is a cluster of traditional-style huts selling all things Indonesian, from the sweet and spongy kueh lapis to wrap-around batik sarongs in a myriad of rainbow colours.  Set against the charming backdrop of a rustic village scene, this food and shopping hub is a treasure trove for clothes, souvenirs and local delicacies.  Deemed as one of the island’s best-kept secrets, Pujasera Shopping Market is a 'non-commercial' shopping area, originally meant for local workers and their families, but consists of small shops selling arts and crafts, groceries and provisions, as well as a bank and a beauty saloon.

Cuisine:

For food, the hotels are fully equipped to serve you authentic Indonesian food, including European delights and some Sushi Bars. For those with a more adventurous palate, try some of the island’s delectable local meals, which are not just safe to eat, but also reasonable and tasty. Popular local snacks such as ‘keropok’ (prawn or fish crackers) and `kueh lapis’ (traditional Indonesian layered cake made from spices, butter, sugar and eggs) can be found in abundance on the streets and are sold by pushcart vendors. For something more savoury, ‘soto’ (noodles in slightly spicy broth served with pieces of beef of chicken), ‘gado gado’ (Indonesian vegetable salad), ‘bakso’ (Indonesian meatball soup), ‘sate’ (marinated barbequed pieces of meat skewered through bamboo sticks, served with hot peanut sauce), ‘empal’ (Indonesian fried beef steak), ‘otak otak’ (Indonesian fish cake) and ‘nasi uduk’ (lemongrass-scented coconut rice) prove to be the most popular, not just with the locals, but also with visitors, due to their mild yet flavoursome tastes.

All prices quoted per person on twin sharing basis in Indian Rupees. Rates are applicable for a minimum of two persons travelling at one time.Rates valid for Indian Nationals only For Enquiries related to the period 1st Oct - 31st March please send Query Rates subject to change without notice depending on currency fluctuation Rates are based on Standard category of rooms Rates not valid during conventions and special events. In case carrier is Air Asia package price does not include charges for checked baggage and meals

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