Singapore consistently ranks among the top three international destinations for Indian travellers — and it earns that position. In a city-state barely larger than Delhi it packs world-class theme parks, iconic landmarks, extraordinary food, one of the best zoos in the world and a shopping and nightlife scene that rivals any major global city. Five nights is the ideal duration for a first Singapore trip. Long enough to cover the major experiences without feeling rushed. This is a day by day itinerary for 5 nights in Singapore — practical, honest and built for the independent Indian traveller. For a full Singapore trip cost breakdown including hotels and what trade rates look like see our Singapore trip cost from India guide. TLDR — Singapore 5 Night Itinerary Trip Essentials Detail Information Key Insight Visa E-visa — through authorised agent only Cannot apply directly to High Commission — common mistake Visa fee ₹3,500 approximately including service charge Apply at least 30 days before travel Validity At discretion of Singapore immigration — up to 2 years Each stay cannot exceed 30 days Best base Orchard Road Central, MRT connected, best for a full city itinerary Getting around MRT — EZ-Link card at airport Dramatically cheaper and faster than taxis Best for Families, couples, first time international travellers One of the most child-friendly destinations from India Combine with Malaysia — Kuala Lumpur by bus 4 to 5 hours, affordable, very popular combination Cruise option Genting Dream · Royal Caribbean · Disney Cruise Some are round trips with no port stops — onboard experience only Day by Day Day Plan Duration Key Tip Day 1 Arrival + Orchard Road + Hawker Centre dinner Half day Get EZ-Link card at airport on arrival Day 2 Universal Studios Singapore Full day Do not combine with anything else. Visit Wizarding World first. Day 3 Sentosa — Oceanarium + Cable Car + Sentosa 4D + Wings of Time Full day Book Wings of Time in advance. Time for beach if possible. Day 4 Gardens by the Bay + Cloud Forest + Marina Bay + MBS SkyPark Full day Cloud Forest is the highlight. Go to MBS SkyPark at dusk for best views. Day 5 Singapore Flyer + Merlion + Little India + Chinatown + Singapore Zoo (evening) + Night Safari (night) Full day and night Long day — pace yourself. Book Night Safari in advance. Return by Grab. Day 6 Jewel Changi + Departure Morning Arrive at airport early — Jewel is worth at least an hour All Singapore attractions and hotels are available at trade rates through INFARE's Trip Pass. Get your INFARE Trip Pass for Singapore → Before you travel — Singapore visa for Indians Indians require a Singapore tourist visa before travel. Singapore does not offer visa on arrival and the High Commission does not accept direct applications — the visa must be applied through an authorised visa agent. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. The fee is approximately ₹3,500 including service charge. Visa validity is at the discretion of the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority — it can range from a few months to up to 2 years depending on your travel profile and history. Each stay within the validity period cannot exceed 30 days. Apply at least 30 days before travel. INFARE handles Singapore visa assistance for Trip Pass members. Get your INFARE Trip Pass for Singapore → Where to stay — Orchard Road Orchard Road is the ideal base for most Indian travellers — centrally located, well connected to the MRT, excellent shopping, good restaurants and easy access to every part of the city. Sentosa is an option if Universal Studios is your primary focus — but Orchard Road is the stronger base for a full 5 night itinerary. Getting around — MRT Singapore's MRT is one of the best urban transit systems in Asia — clean, air-conditioned, punctual and extremely affordable. Get an EZ-Link card at the airport on arrival. Use it for everything except late night returns from Night Safari where Grab is more practical. Day 1 — Arrival and Orchard Road Arrive at Changi Airport. Check into your hotel on Orchard Road. Spend the afternoon walking Orchard Road — ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City covers the best of the shopping stretch. Evening: Clarke Quay for dinner along the river or a hawker centre dinner. Lau Pa Sat, Maxwell Food Centre and Newton Food Centre are the most popular with Indian travellers — exceptional food at very affordable prices. Tip: Do not miss at least one hawker centre meal during your Singapore trip. The food is outstanding and the experience is authentically Singaporean. Day 2 — Universal Studios Singapore Full day. Start early — arrive when the gates open. Universal Studios Singapore on Sentosa Island covers seven themed zones — Hollywood, Jurassic World, Transformers, Sci-Fi City, Far Far Away, Madagascar and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. How to get there: MRT to HarbourFront, then Sentosa Express monorail or Sentosa boardwalk from