Dates are flexible. This day-by-day plan is provisional until you choose exact travel dates.
Begin with the Kolkata–Singapore flight, allowing roughly 8–10 hours door-to-door: reach Kolkata airport about three hours before departure, then budget time for the flight, immigration, baggage collection, and the transfer into town. From Changi Airport, a pre-arranged taxi is easiest for three adults with luggage; the MRT is cheaper but involves changing trains and is less comfortable after a long journey. Allow around 45–75 minutes to a central hotel, depending on traffic. After check-in and a short rest, head to Merlion Park for the waterfront landmark and skyline views—early evening is cooler and photographs are better once the lights come on. Set aside about 45 minutes; entry is free.
Walk from Merlion Park along the Marina Bay waterfront promenade toward the Helix Bridge, taking around 1½ hours at an easy pace with stops for photographs. This is an excellent first look at Singapore, with the skyline gradually lighting up around the bay. For dinner, continue to Lau Pa Sat, a historic food hall in the Downtown Core, where the three of you can eat local dishes such as chicken rice, laksa, or satay for approximately S$8–20 per person. It is generally open late, but individual stalls keep different hours, so the selection may be narrower later at night.
Finish back near Marina Bay Sands with Spectra, the free outdoor light-and-water show. Check the current performance schedule on the day—showtimes can change—and arrive 15–20 minutes early for an unobstructed waterfront position. Keep the evening flexible: if jet lag is strong, skip lingering after the show and return by MRT or taxi rather than adding another stop. Expect roughly S$25–45 total per person for dinner and local transport, excluding the flight and hotel.
Start around 9:30am at National Gallery Singapore, housed in the former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings. Allow about 2½ hours for its Southeast Asian collection; the architecture and covered courtyards are almost as worthwhile as the galleries. General admission is often around S$20–25 for international adults, with exhibitions sometimes costing extra, so check the official website and book ahead if a timed entry is offered. From central Singapore, use City Hall MRT and follow the covered pedestrian signs; allow extra time for security and ticket collection.
Walk about 8–10 minutes along St Andrew’s Road and Fullerton Road to Asian Civilisations Museum at Empress Place. Spend roughly 1½ hours with the Chinese, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Islamic-art collections, especially the trade and religious pieces that explain Singapore’s historic port-city character. Budget approximately S$20–25 per adult, subject to current exhibitions. Both museums are air-conditioned, so this is a comfortable way to handle Singapore’s midday heat.
Take the MRT from Raffles Place or City Hall toward Chinatown, allowing about 20–25 minutes door to door, including the walk from the station. Have lunch at Maxwell Food Centre, where three adults can eat comfortably for about S$8–18 each. Go slightly before noon if possible: the popular stalls develop long queues, and seating becomes harder to find after 12:30pm. Try a small selection rather than committing to one large meal, and carry water because the open-air centre can feel warm.
After lunch, walk around 5–8 minutes to Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. Allow about an hour to see the richly decorated interior and upper-level displays; shoulders and knees should be covered, and visitors should follow any photography or worship-area restrictions. Entry is generally free, but museum access and visitor rules can vary, so check on the day. Finish with a relaxed hour at Chinatown Complex, browsing household goods, textiles and neighborhood stalls rather than rushing through. It is close enough to return to Chinatown MRT afterward, or continue on foot through the surrounding lanes for dinner.
Start around 9:00am at Mount Faber and take the Singapore Cable Car to Sentosa—a particularly pleasant way to arrive, with views over Keppel Harbour and the southern islands. Allow about 45 minutes including ticketing and queues; check operating status and ticket availability before leaving, as weather or maintenance can affect service. A standard round trip is often around S$30–35 per adult, while one-way tickets may be available. From the cable-car station, use Sentosa’s internal shuttle or walk toward Fort Siloso.
Spend roughly 1½ hours at Fort Siloso, Singapore’s preserved coastal fortress. The museum galleries and outdoor gun emplacements explain the island’s wartime history, and the elevated coastal paths provide good views without requiring a strenuous hike. Entry is generally free, though check current access arrangements. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water—the open sections become hot by late morning.
Continue to Palawan Beach around midday for a slower stretch of the day. Walk across its suspension bridge to the small viewpoint often promoted as the southernmost point of continental Asia; it is more of a photo stop than a major attraction, so keep the visit relaxed for about 1½ hours. From Palawan, use the Sentosa Beach Shuttle or Sentosa Express toward VivoCity and have lunch at Food Republic inside the mall. Expect about S$8–18 per person for hawker-style Singaporean and Asian dishes. The food court is air-conditioned and practical for three people with different tastes; allow 20–30 minutes for the transfer and ordering.
Head back to Sentosa after lunch, leaving a little buffer before Wings of Time. The outdoor show lasts about 30 minutes and commonly runs in the evening, but showtimes and ticket categories change, so reserve tickets ahead and verify the current schedule directly. Arrive 20–30 minutes early, especially if you want seats together. Budget roughly S$20–25 per person, depending on the seating option. Afterward, return via the Sentosa Express to VivoCity and take the MRT from HarbourFront; a taxi or ride-hailing car is more convenient if everyone is tired, usually taking around 15–25 minutes to central Singapore depending on traffic.
Start at Tekka Centre around 8:30am for a practical Singapore breakfast—roti prata, thosai, idli or kopi—then spend a little time browsing the wet market upstairs and the surrounding stalls. Allow about an hour; breakfast should cost roughly S$5–12 per person. From there, walk along Serangoon Road to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples. Spend around 45 minutes admiring the colourful gopuram and interior shrines, but check visitor access on arrival, remove your shoes where requested, and dress with shoulders and knees covered.
Continue on foot to the Indian Heritage Centre, usually a five- to ten-minute walk away, for about 1½ hours. Its galleries explain the history of Singapore’s Indian communities in a manageable, air-conditioned setting. Check the current opening hours before setting out, as museum schedules can vary; allow roughly S$8–10 per adult for admission if standard charges apply. Take a relaxed lunch nearby in Little India rather than rushing onward—there are plenty of vegetarian thali and biryani options around Race Course Road and Buffalo Road, generally S$8–15 per person.
After lunch, take the MRT from Little India towards Bugis, then walk into Kampong Glam; allow about 20–30 minutes door to door, including station walking. Visit Sultan Mosque from the designated visitor areas for around 45 minutes. Visitor access is dependent on worship services and the mosque’s current schedule, so check before arriving; modest clothing is essential, and women may be asked to cover their hair. Keep the visit unhurried, then wander through Arab Street toward Haji Lane, allowing about 1½ hours for textile shops, murals, independent boutiques and a café break. Set aside S$8–20 per person for drinks or a light snack. Haji Lane is liveliest later in the afternoon, while Arab Street is better for fabric, perfume and traditional craft shops; use the MRT or a short ride-hail journey back to your accommodation after dinner.
Start at Gardens by the Bay around 9:00am, entering from Bayfront MRT via the underground link and allowing time for the walk from the station. Begin with the outdoor gardens and waterfront paths before the heat builds; the Supertree Grove and Marina Bay views are best earlier, when the area is quieter. Set aside about 1½ hours, and carry water—Singapore’s humidity becomes noticeable quickly. The outdoor areas are generally free, while the conservatories require separate admission.
Move next to the Flower Dome for roughly 1½ hours. It is a useful cool break and usually includes seasonal floral displays alongside Mediterranean and dry-climate plantings. Check the official ticketing page before travelling: timed admission or a selected entry window may apply, and same-day availability can be limited during holidays. Combined Flower Dome–Cloud Forest tickets are usually better value, commonly around S$32–40 per adult, though prices and exhibitions vary.
Have lunch at Satay by the Bay, a short walk from the conservatories, around 12:30–1:00pm. Expect about S$10–25 per person depending on how much satay, seafood or drinks you order; go slightly early or after the main lunch rush because seating can fill up. After eating, return to the Cloud Forest for around 1½ hours. Follow the elevated walkways around the indoor waterfall and mountain landscape, and bring a light layer—the conservatories are deliberately cool. Leave a little buffer for queues and the walk between the food centre and attractions.
In the late afternoon, take the MRT from Bayfront to Orchard, usually around 20–25 minutes including the transfer and station walking. Use the underground connections between ION Orchard, Ngee Ann City, Paragon and 313@somerset, which make the district easier in rain or heat. Spend about two hours browsing, window-shopping and wandering along Orchard Road rather than trying to cover every mall. For a cheaper dinner, look for food-court options inside the malls; sit-down restaurants and cocktails in this area can push the evening budget up quickly. Most major shops close around 9:30–10:00pm, so arrive before 7:00pm if shopping is important.
Check out after breakfast, leaving your larger bags with the hotel if it offers luggage storage; otherwise, confirm storage or use a left-luggage service before heading out. Take the MRT or a taxi to Singapore Botanic Gardens in Tanglin—by MRT, Stevens or Botanic Gardens station may be convenient depending on your hotel. Spend about 1½ hours on an easy final walk through the National Orchid Garden area and the lakeside paths. The gardens generally open from 5:00am, while individual attractions have separate hours and fees, so keep this visit mostly outdoors if you are short on time. Wear comfortable shoes and carry water; the humidity is noticeable even in the morning.
From Singapore Botanic Gardens, take a taxi or MRT toward Tiong Bahru Market; allow roughly 20–30 minutes, depending on the connection. Have your final affordable meal at the hawker centre—look for local favourites such as fishball noodles, chicken rice, chwee kueh or freshly made kopi, with about S$6–15 per person usually enough. After eating, spend a little time walking around the Art Deco blocks and independent shops of Tiong Bahru rather than trying to fit in another major attraction. Keep this stop to around an hour, then return to collect your bags and leave a buffer for the airport transfer.
For Changi Airport, allow 7–10 hours door-to-door from the city, including the hotel-to-airport journey, baggage drop, security, immigration and possible queues. Aim to leave Tiong Bahru or your hotel roughly three hours before the airline’s recommended airport-arrival time; a taxi or ride-hailing car is simplest with three adults and luggage, while MRT is cheaper but less convenient with bags. Confirm the flight schedule, terminal, check-in opening time and baggage allowance directly with the airline—do not rely on an assumed departure time. At Changi Airport, keep extra time for terminal transfers and security before your Singapore–Kolkata flight.
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