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Calcutta: From street food for gourmets to flip bungee jumping for the adventure seeker, Singapore has something for every traveler .
India is among the top three source markets for tourists in Singapore. The island received more than 6 million Indian visitors from January to May, which represents a jump of 17% over the same period in 2017.
"Calcutta is among the first contributors to this figure and one of our main areas of intervention "Yuemin Li Misra, Regional Director (North and East of India) of the Singapore Tourism Board, said Friday at a program in the city.
The council has undertaken a tour in eight cities – including Calcutta – in association with the road show, entitled "Passion Made Possible", is part of the council's efforts to present the various offers of Singapore to various segments.
Gourmands can feast on delicious street and sumptuous dishes Similarly, adventure seekers can head to the new Sentosa Elastic Boom Tower and beach hooligans can surf at the Wave House, also in Sentosa.
Walking tours of Chinatown's heritage districts, Kampo ng Glam and Joo Chiat offer insights into the cultural melting pot that is Singapore. Art lovers can borrow an art trail in the Bugis compound and visit the Singapore Museum of Art and the National Museum.
The Singapore Zoo and its Night Safari – The world's first safari park for nocturnal animals are a hot favorite with tourists. The last night attraction is Rainforest Lumina – a night walk unveiled in July to celebrate the zoo's 45th anniversary. The one kilometer long trail is adorned with interactive lights, sound installations and multimedia screenings.
"A two-year Singapore visa offers multiple entries during this period, several tourists from Calcutta return for a repeat visit." Most Calcuttans travel to Singapore for a family vacation, he says, Anil Punjabi, President (East) of the Federation of Travel Agents of India
in addition to a handful of Formula 1 fans who go there to enjoy the races. " , he added.
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