Some days back discussion was there in family, let's go to Nepal during this Diwali holidays without any backup or plan. No one serious about this discussion except my Mom. Further I have decided we will visit to Singapore, then as i gone through detail analysis then understood that Malaysia & Thailand are not far away from Singapore. So finally it's decided to visit Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand. I have gone through diffrent trip agents & famous sites but i thought if we done on our own it will be cheaper.
Approximate 15 days journey from Kolhapur-Pune- Mumbai- Changi Airport Singapore-Malaysia- Phuket (Thailand)- Bengluru-Kolhapur
As i am planning individually need to take care of each & every item, Not allowed to miss the small thing also, as we can manage anything in India but internationally their is no scope.
VISA
I have applied for Singapore visa in Pune with Galaxy Travels, Dhole Patil road, Pune. they are the authorized visa providers as per our maha govt site, Galaxy travels provided visa in 3-4 days without minimum documents & correct amount as per govt charges. You will get singapore visa on your email not printed on passport please take not of this. For other two countries (Malaysia & Thailand) I have decided to purchase the visa on arrival. Refer official sites of specific countries to understand the rule about visa on arrival.
CASH & CARD
Cash is most imp, some Imigration points will not accept either cash or card. so both options you should have with you. I have taken some amount of Cash from book my forex website which will provide one day delivery of cash at your door, Thanks book my forex for urgent support, also you need card with less mark up charges for your transactions, we have used Niyo global card with zero markup charges, Same card can be used in India also so no need to convert the remaining cash in INR.
Activity Booking
I have used Klook app to book the major activities in all 3 countries, this is affordable & flawless.
Mom have prepared some delicious snacks which are required for diwali also like Chiwada, Chakali, Ladu same we have to carry with us. As singapore currency is 58-59 INR, these snacks help us to reduce the expenses in trip.
First Day- 20th Oct 2022
We 3 musketeer started our international journey, personally 3rd international trip, for my mom & dad it's first international jounrney.
We have travelled from Pune to Mumbai with Shivaneri Bus, reached at Ch. SHIVAJI MAHARAJ INT AIRPORT 3 hrs before. took lunch at lounge with family, thanks to HDFC dinners club card. Flight is schduled from Mumbai to Bengluru to Singapore- Changi, there was 3 hr layover at Bengluru airport.
2nd Day- 21st Oct 22
Early morning 4 A.M we have reached at changi airport, Imigration completed without any issue with help of E-visa, tired with jet lag, need some sleep.
From klook i have already booked the SIM card in affordabel price, that i got at Changi airport, After that i have purchased Easy link travel card at airport, Card price is 10 SGD & we get recharge of 5SGD, this card can be used to travel in train, bus all over the Singapore. There are multiple options to travel in the city like tourist pass, easy link card choose as per your convinience. Easy link card having validity upto 5 years & you can recharge whenever you want. Singapore tourist pass is having 1day/2day/3day unlimited travel pass with 10/16/20 SGD respectivly, its having refund of 10 SGD.
on 2nd day we have planned to visit the 1. Merlian Park 2. Marina bay obs desk
We have stayed @ Hotel Balestier- Easier for public transport, From here we have travelled to 1. Merlian Park & 2. Marina Bay obs desk- Excellent view in night. You can able to major singpore from the observation deck. we have majorly used local bus service this more convinient, In Singapore majorly nov veg food available, Drinking water is costly so better to take water bottle from hotel where you have stayed.
3rd Day- 22nd Oct 2022
After long travel & Bettler sleep on last day, Today we are ready for next adventure & activities.
Today we have planned to visit the 1. Little India 2. Chinatown 3. Clarkey quay 4. Gardens by the bay
By using local bus we have reached to Little India, during this time Diwali celebrations going on, excellent view on the road. we have travelled the mesmerizing area with lots of people from south India, After that we went to Chinawown, bow down in the temple at Chinatown enterance. very silennt place & peace is there, prayer was going on in their special dress code.
After visiting these two places, we went to Clarkey Quay- Nice Canale with boat riding in it. Very nice place to take rest from busy city schedule. We bought some diwali snacks from India, enjoyed there. We spent approximatly 2 hrs there.
Old hill police station is near to Clarky Quay, Scenic consturction with best decorating lights.already its 6.30 P.m then we went to Gardens by the bay only Forest cloud is covered. Flower dome was pending to visit. Thanks for the klook for flawless booking & entry. In gardens by the bay excellenant music/lights show happens two times in night, please check & visit accordingly. All people gathere there to whitness the lifetime experience.
4th Day-23rd Oct 2022
Today we have planned the Singpore zoo, its bit far away from the city centere. So please plan accordingly. Easy link card can be used for Zoo shuttle. We have used train service Novena to Khatib to reach the nearest stop of zoo & from Khatib railway station we have used Mandi-Zoo shuttle.
Experieince in zoo was awesome, Lots of specis of monkey & other animal like zebra, White tiger & Many more. Close view of snakes & crocodile is excellent.
5th Day- 24th Oct 2022
Sentosa Island - Its Heart of this tour from Our hotel we took bus service to Harbour front stn from there Shuttler service to Island
We have booked day ticket in which we have enjoyed actual holywood film shooting experience, 3D theater, 3D rides, Mummy ride, Roller coaster, Far Far away, Ancient Egypt, Hollywood and many more. This is lifetime experience must visit location in singapore. Here you meet diffrent mascots & you can click your picture with them great managment & great peoples. My family had enjoyed too much.
6th Day 25th Oct 2022
Today we have planned Sentosa Island - Sea Aquarium, Sentosa Island having lots of activities out of that Universal Studios is top one, we are going to Sea quarium today. Huge aquarium with excellant view of Shark Fish & other sea species.
Complete day required to visit the sea aquarium & Universal Studios, so plan your activities accordingly.
Its its time to say good buy to Singapore, we have enjoyed 5-6 days in sigapore. Major activities & attractions are covered. Excellent cleanliness, Managment, peoples are following the rules great country & great destinations.
7th Day 26th Oct 2022
After lots of walking, travelling, watching, multiple activities today we are travelling to the Malaysia by bus from the singapore.
We have booked the bus from Hrabour city centere mall, its six hour journey from Singapore to Malaysia. In bus you will get the food, washroom facilities, Headphone music with screen. There are two imigaration - While exit from the Singapore & other while entering the Malaysia, while travelling by the bus i would recommend to get the E- visa first, beacuse bus will not wait more at immigration point for visa on arrival procedure. We have to come in 2nd bus after that as our original bus already left us at immigration point.
By 2nd bus we reached to the Malaysia at night approx 10.30 by using Grab taxi we reached to the hotel.
8th Day 27th Oct 2022
Next day morning we have booked the city tour- Batu caves, Twin tower, King's Palace Touring company agent came to pick up us from the hotel. visited all the places one by one with english commentry about that place, Chocklates at the chocklate factory are awesome, dnt miss this factory visit. Chilly Flavour, Dryfruits covered with chocklate. lots of types are available there. Touring agency gave us the lunch that was awesome with sweet dish. Twin tower construction also awesome, its pride of Malaysia.
We have completed our city tour in evening time, we are not stayin in Malaysia today, same day we are moving to Thailand by flight so by grab Taxi we went to Malaysis airport. From there by evening flight we reached in Thailand by 1.15 hr.
We had booked the Taxi from Airport to Hotel, in late evening we have reached to Phuket by booked taxi from klook. We had the thai special dinner at Hotel.Next day activity already booked for Phi Phi & Maya bay Island.
9th Day- 28th Oct 2022
Today we are visiting to Phuket, this activity also prebooked. Touring agent came on hotel to pickup us, he will bring us to the location from where boat will commense. Touring company provided us the brakefast & soft drinks. Ater that our journey started in deep sea with Blue water. First we have reached to small island where we did the snorkling excellant fish & quarrel in clear blue water.
Now we have moved towards king of island - Phi phi island, nice view, Monkey beach lots of phtography & swimming also.
Then we move for lunch where buffet lunch provided- So testy food with fried chicken & thi soup. Now we are moving towards more deep sea for snorkling activity great experience here as compared to previous island. Next is Maya bay island where you can whitness white sand on beach & its very smooth. view is like liftime experience. Everyone should visit Phuket - Phi Phi island once in a life to get this experience. Now we are moving back to India next day by Flight from Phuket Via Bankok. Here we are ending our internationl trip with lot of memories.
Some precaustions while travelling internationlly
1. Keep both Cash & card whil visiting any place
2. E- Visa is good option as compared on on arrival
3. Detail study of locations, what time requied to visit, distance between hotel.
4. Activity fees, tickets, time required to perform the activity, food
5.Medicines for regular decease.
6. Paper & pen for noting down some imp points, SIM Cards
