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Geographical Facts - Singapore	3 Nights / 4 days Flavors with New Asia

Singapore consists of the main, low-lying Singapore Island and 63 smaller islands within its territorial waters. Its intricate cultural basket is woven with the fibers of traditional Chinese, Malay and Hindu cultures that have established themselves on this tiny island. The name Singapore is derived from the Sanskrit term Singa Pura which means a Lion City. This island nation offers visitors a tantalizing range of attractions from cultural, natural, and culinary delights. The Island often referred as City of diverse cultures, The Garden City, The Fun City, City for the Arts and the Gateway City. The main city area is in the south, built on the shores of the Singapore River.

The Merlion

The Merlion was designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964. The designer was Mr Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium. The Merlion has a lion head and a fish body resting on a crest of waves. The lion head symbolizes the legend of the rediscovery of Singapura, as recorded in the "Malay Annals". In ancient times, Singapore was known as Temasek, a Japanese word for sea. In the 11th century A.D, Prince Sang Nila Utama of the Sri Vijaya Empire rediscovered the island. When the Prince first landed on Singapore's shores, he sighted a mystical beast which he later learnt was a lion. The Prince then decided to name the island "Singapura" which in Sanskrit means Lion (Singa) City (Pura). The fish tail of the Merlion symbolizes the ancient city of Temasek and represents Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village.

There are five official Merlions statues in Singapore. Two of them are located at Merlion Park, adjacent to the promenade of One Fullerton. A third Merlion is 37 meters high and is found on Sentosa island. The fourth Merlion is located at the headquarters of the Singapore Tourism Board at 1 Orchard Spring Lane. The fifth Merlion is located at Mount Faber.

Amazing Facts - Do u know?

• Singapore consists only of one main island and 63 other tiny islands. Most of these islands are uninhabited.

• Singapore is among the 20 smallest countries in the world, with a total land area of only 682.7 square kilometers. The USA is about 15,000 times bigger.

• The flying fox, the world's largest bat with a wingspan of up to 1.5 meters, can be found on Pulau Ubin, one of the islands off mainland Singapore.

• Singapore is a stopover point for thousands of migratory birds travelling the East Asian Flyway.

• The world's first night zoo, The Night Safari, is located in Singapore.

• Buildings in Singapore cannot be higher than 280 meters. There are presently three buildings of that height: OUB Centre, UOB Plaza and Republic Plaza.

• The world's highest man-made waterfall, standing at 30 meters, is located at the Jurong BirdPark.

• More Singaporeans are born in the month of October than any other month of the year.

• Singapore has more than 3,000 kilometers of roads. Stretched end to end, they can cover the distance from Singapore to Hong Kong.

• The Singapore Sling was first served in 1915 at the Long Bar of the Raffles Hotel. The ingredients are gin, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Dom Benedictine, pineapple juice, Grenadine, Angostura bitters and limes.

3 Nights / 4 Days: Flavors with New Asia
Day 01 Chennai – Singapore	Depart to Singapore, Arrive Singapore, you will be met and transferred by our representative in the Arrival Hall. Proceed for Singapore city tour . City tour of Singapore covering Esplanade, Merlion Park, Emperors Palace, Chinatown, Sree Maria Amman Hindu Temple, Mount Faber, Botanical Garden, Singapore River etc Transfer to Hotel. Check in. Standard Hotel Check in : 1400 hours. Early check in subject to availability. Evening proceed for Night Safari. One of the major attractions of the Singapore Night Safari is that, the night safari is known to be the world’s first nocturnal zoo where this means that all of the animals which are found within the night safari are nocturnal animals (animals that sleep during the day and active during the night). Unlike traditional typical nocturnal zoo, the Singapore Night Safari does not reverse the day-night cycles of the animals and instead, the Singapore Night Safari features an open air natural zoo and most importantly, the zoo is only opened at night to visitors.
Day 02 Singapore (Universal Studio Excursion + Song of the Seas in Sentosa Island)	After breakfast, transfer to Universal Studio in Resort World Sentosa . Full day visit to Universal Studio. Universal Studios Singapore is a new theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It will be the second Universal Studios in Asia and the first in Southeast Asia. Universal studios Singapore will feature 24 movie themed rides and attractions, 18 of which are exclusively for Singapore . Universal studios Singapore promises to be a truly unique world class movie theme park designed with careful attention to creating weather – protected experiences that enhance the natural setting of Sentosa Island.Late evening watch song of the sea in Sentosa Island. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 03 Singapore (Jurong Bird Park Tour)	Breakfast and proceed for Jurong Bird Park. Large open concept displays; four large walk-in aviaries for birds from South East Asia, Africa, South America and Lory Loft. First in the world to breed the Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise in captivity, Oriental Pied Hornbill Conservation Project, Heliconia Repository, Establishment of the only Avian Hospital in the Asia Pacific.Afternoon free for shopping / own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
Jurong Bird Park: The largest bird park in all of South East Asia, Jurong Bird Park is a refuge for more than 8000 birds of 600 different species from all over the world. Highlights include Waterfall Aviary, at 30m (98ft) the world's highest manmade waterfall, and the South East Asian Bird Aviary, where a thunderstorm is simulated every day at noon. The new Lodge on Flamingo Lake promises food not just fit for birds. Bird shows feature flamingos, macaws, hornbills and cockatoos and one of the biggest attractions is the Penguin Parade, housing more than 200 penguins of five species. An air-conditioned monorail covers the entire park.
Day 04 Singapore – Chennai	Breakfast and day free upto noon. Check out at 1200 hours.In time transfer to airport and Departure.
Tour price on request

 

Package Cost Includes:

• Round Trip economy class airfare on Air India / Jet Airways Ex Chennai / Bangalore

• Singapore Visa charges

• Arrival breakfast

• 03 Night accommodation at A 3* Hotel City Hub with Breakfast ON TWIN / TRIPLE SHARING BASIS.

• Half a day city tour of Singapore

• Sentosa island including admission and Songs of the Sea.

• Night Safari

• Jurong Bird Park tour

• 01 Full day pass to Universal Studio in Resort World Sentosa.

• Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers on seat in coach basis
  

Package Cost Excludes:

• Lunch and dinner

• Usage of Mini Bar

• Tips and Porterage

• Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, table drinks, mineral water etc.

• Any increase in the air fare which may come into effect prior to the departure

• Any fluctuation in the Rate of exchange which may come into effect prior to the departure.

• Cost involved in early check in / late check out

• Surcharges during conferences, conventions , trade exhibitions etc

Note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice

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