Best described as a microcosm of modern Asia, Singapore is a melting pot of culture and history, and an extravaganza of culinary delights. Officially known as the Republic of Singapore, it is both a city and a country located in Southeast Asia. One of Asia's most visited destinations, Singapore is best described as an amalgam of a fast-paced life and an off-the-back-street inheritance.

Singapore is the quintessential cosmopolitan, having the highest religious diversity in any country. Spread 42 km (26 miles) east to west and 23 km (14 miles) north to south, today it boasts of the world's busiest port. Singapore has climbed to be one of Asia's hit-list destinations with its efficient and widespread transport system - whizzing in this country is just a matter of minutes!

The national pastime of Singaporeans is eating, followed closely by shopping. This 'City in a Garden' is a blend of cultures, combining different ideas, cuisines, new architectures going well with the gleaming hint of the old school. The incredible shopping malls, classy boutiques, departmental stores on Orchard Road, the exotic elements of Chinatown and Little India and the world-class nightlife span across the spotless land of Singapore.

Expensive with respect to South-eastern standards, the city offers a plethora of other options for entertainment such as Sentosa Island, Singapore Zoo, Singapore Botanic Garden, Marina Bay Sands, Tiger Balm Garden, and the Singapore Night Safari. With a picture-perfect skyline and city centre bustling with crowds of people, Singapore is one of the most popular travel destinations for a lot of reasons.

Best Time to Visit

Places in Singapore can be visited at any time of the year but the ideal time would be from early November to January, and June to July. This can be kept in mind while deciding on Singapore tour packages. These months constitute the peak season where the country sees an influx of tourists and the cost of accommodation is high during this time.

How to Reach

By Air: There are flights from most of the major cities in India to Changi Airport, Singapore that you can avail of with Singapore tour packages. Many carriers operate direct flights from India to Singapore.

By Sea: Singapore is an island and a port so there are plenty of cruises that make it accessible by sea. You can look for Singapore tourism packages with cruises or Singapore tourism packages with an option to add a cruise.

By Road: It is a long and time-consuming trip if you decide to travel by road where one takes the India-Myanmar Friendship Road and drives through Bangkok to Malaysia, and then to Singapore.

By Rail: Lots of trains operate from various cities in Malaysia to Singapore.