ITINERARY SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR ASIAN PAINTS GROUP

TO SINGAPORE & STAR CRUISE

Dates Flight No Sectors Departure Arrival

March 20 S2 081 DEL – SIN 2230 0630+1
March 21 IC 859 DEL – SIN 0005 0755
Day 01 – March 21 (TUESDAY) - DELHI - SINGAPORE * SENTOSA *
? SAHARA PASSENGERS :
? 0630 hrs – Sahara Passengers arrive Singapore
? 0800 hrs - After immigration and baggage claim, transfer to Indian
Restaurant for breakfast
? 0900 –1000 hrs : Breakfast at Bombay Magic
? 1100 hrs : Arrive New Park Hotel
? 1200 hrs : Check in
? INDIAN AIRLINES :
? 0755 hrs : Indian Airlines passengers arrive Singapore
? 0900 hrs : After immigrations and baggage claim , transfer for breakfast at
Indian restaurant – Bombay Magic
? 1000 –1100 hrs : Breakfast at Indian restaurant – Bombay Magic
? 1200 hrs - Arrive New Park and check in

? 1300 hrs - Indian Lunch at Sitara / Tandoori / Shakuntalum Indian

restaurant
? 1400 hrs - Proceed for Sentosa Excursion with Cable Car and Musical
Fountain
? 2000 hrs - Enjoy DINNER at the Khalsa Club with free flow of beer , hard
liquor , soft drinks , mixers , snacks & DJ
? Overnight free for shopping at Mustafa which is open 24 hours
? Overnight at the hotel
Day 02(WEDNESDAY) – March 22 – SINGAPORE –CITY TOUR - CRUISE
? 0900 hrs : Breakfast at the Hotel
? Morni ng free for leisure
? 1200 hrs - Check out and proceed for Lunch
? 1330 hrs – Lunch at RiverWalk / Mughal Mahal
? 1500 hrs – Proceed for City tour of Singapore
? 1800 hrs – Proceed to the Pier to board your “Super Star Virgo “
? Dinner on board the Cruise
? Overnight on the Cruise

Day 03 (THURSDAY) – March 23 – ON BOARD THE CRUSIE

? Breakfast on board the cruise
? 1000 –1200 hrs :Morning Games to be organized by Cox and Kings along
with the Cruise Staff for all the passengers
? 1200 hrs – 1300 hrs : Afternoon 01 hour of free flow of Beer and Bar
peanuts AT GALAXY OF STARS
? Lunch on board the Cruise
? Enjoy activities on the cruise
? Dinner on board the cruise
? Overnight at the cruise

Day 04 (FRIDAY) – March 24 – DISEMBARK – SINGAPORE

? Breakfast on board the Cruise
? Morning free
? Lunch on board the cruise
? 1400 hrs – Disembark and transfer to the Hotel
? 1600 hrs - Check in at Hotel New Park
? Evening free for independent activities
? 2000 hrs - Proceed for Bombay Magic (Dinner coupons will be given for
passengers to have dinner i n the time frame given by the tour managers)
? Overnight free for shopping at Mustafa which is open 24 hours
? Overnight at the hotel New Park

Day 05 (SATURDAY)– March 25 – Singapore – Delhi

? 0530 hrs : Early morning check out and you will be transferred to the
airport to take your flight back to Delhi
? Packed Breakfast will be served on the coach

Dates Flight No Sectors Departure Arrival

March 25 S2 082 SIN – DEL 0910 1205
March 25 IC 860 SIN – DEL 0915 1240

(please note all timings are tentative and are subject to change)
 SINGAPORE

QUICKFACTS
Country Name : Singapore
Capital : Singapore
Currency : Singapore Dollar Code : SGD
Time Difference : 2hours30minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time
Emergency # : Ambulance / Fire - 995, Police - 999
International Code : 65
Languages Spoken : Mandarin Chinese, English, Malay & Tamil
Voltage : 220/240V AC 50HZ
Working Hours : Banks : 1000 - 1500 Mon - Fri, 1100 - 1630 Sat
0930 - 1500 Sun (Limited Banks only)
Shops : 1000 - 2100 Mon - Sun
Offices : 0900 - 1300 & 1400 - 1700 Mon - Fri

Singapore Orientation
An ultra-modern city of soaring skyscrapers, commercial efficiency and the world's busiest port,
Singapore is also a place of history and cultural fusion. Throughout the city the traditional and the
modern sit comfortably together creating a unique opportunity to experience a variety of Asian
cultures in an island only 42 kilometers (26 miles) long. The clean, safe streets and lack of traffic
congestion make it one of the world's favorite destinations and the government's commitment to
tourism ensures that visitors will always received the warmest welcome.

Singapore City Facts

Singapore Population – 3,587,000 (Source: UN Population Division 2000 estimate)
Currency – Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Time Zone – 8 hours ahead of GMT, 13 hours from Eastern Standard Time and 16 hours from
Pacific Standard Time.
Language – English (language of administration), Chinese (Mandarin), Malay and Tamil.
Singapore Currency:
 DO’s & DON'ts
DO's:

? Carry all your documents safely. All valuables, cash, traveller cheques, air ticket,
passport etc should be carried in your handbag at all times
? Travel light & dress comfortably
? If you are on a regular course of medication, it is advisable to carry an adequate supply of
your medicines in your hand luggage
? If at any time during the tour, you need the services of a Doctor, please contact the Tour
manager who will organize one for you
? The instructions & guidelines of the Tour Manager are to be followed strictly
? Tipping is a way of life abroad. Coach drivers, porters, guides expect a tip as a sign of
gratitude
? All passengers are requested to be punctual at all times. The timings advised by the Tour
Manager should be adhered to under all circumstances. Due to strict driving rules, time
management is of utmost importance to ensure that all services are covered as per
schedule

DON'TS:
? Do not keep your money, credit cards, travellers cheques in one wallet or purse –
disperse them so one theft won't leave you totally penniless
? Do not get into any unnecessary quarrel or contradictions with the locals
? Do not leave your valuables open in your hotel room
? Do not consume alcohol during the sightseeing tours
? Do not - try to break queues, bargain in fixed price shops, littering, jay walking and
misusing hotel amenities. When in a foreign country, we represent India and these are
some of the actions that may be considered inappropriate

CHECKLIST FOR ITEMS TO CARRY

? Spare Batteries for the camera & Camera Rolls

? Comfortable walking shoes
? Umbrella / Raincoat
? Sunglasses
? Cool, cotton clothing for the summer
? Emergency kit containing first aid material, torch, scissors, alarm clock etc

BAGGAGE
? Please tag your bags for easy identification
? Extra care to be taken of your baggage in crowded places like stations, restaurants and
sightseeing spots
? Please carry very light luggage with you to avoid excess baggage charges
? Take care of your own baggage while check-in and check-out at the airport and hotel

OTHER IMPORTANT POINTS

? Please ensure that you carry at least 2 photocopies of all the documents i.e. Passport
including all the relevant Visa pages, Air Ticket, Traveller cheques, Insurance policy if
any and Credit Cards. In case of loss / theft / damage it will be easier to take care of the
matter. A copy of the entire set should also be left behind with relatives / friends in India.
? As not many people understand English in Thailand, do collect a Hotel Address Card,
which will have the Hotel Address in Local Thai Language which will be of great help to
you in case you get lost.
 ? Carry enough money for per day expenses
? We recommend that you change the money at banks or foreign exchange bureaus as
they give a better rate than hotels. A passport is necessary for encasing traveller’s
cheques. In most countries, one has to pay a commission charge for money exchange
? To call India, you have to first dial the International Access Code that is 00, followed by
the Country Code which is 91, followed by the area/city code which in case of Delhi is
11, followed by the telephone number.
? The check-in time at Hotels is usually 1400 hours and check-out time is 1200 hours
? Take care of the hotel property to avoid penalty, which is very harsh. When using the
Hotel services and room amenities please keep in mind that the beverages that you use
from the mini bar; telephone calls and laundry are all extras to be paid by you.
? Please do not litter on the roads as there is a penalty for same
? The following offences are penalized by Law: Eating and drinking in coaches; Smoking in
public places; Traffic violations; Indecent behaviour in public; Shoplifting; Spitting

Singapore Attractions

Time Off
When visiting a mosque or temple in Singapore, appropriate clothing should be worn as a sign of
respect. The entire island's main religions (Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism and Sikh) request
the removal of shoes before entering, Sikh temples prefer the head covered whilst mosques
require both men and women to cover their arms and legs.

Singapore Climate:
At one degree above the equator, the climate in Singapore is typically tropical; hot and humid
throughout the year. The temperature usually hovers around 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees
Fahrenheit) with 75 per cent humidity. Rainfall is slightly higher during the winter with a monthly
average of 260 millimeters (10 inches) and summer months averaging 170 millimeters (six and a
half inches).
CLIMATE
Singapore is subjected to a tropical climate and is usually quite hot & humid, with very sunny
spells. There is no marked wet or dry season and rain may fall all year round.
Clothing: Informal lightweight or tropical wear any time of the year. In some Hotels or
Restaurants Jackets & Ties may be required. Light rainwear, waterproof clothing may be
necessary.

WEATHER CHART
JAN FEB MAR APR MAYJUN
Max C 30 31 31 31 32 31
Min 23 23 24 24 24 24

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOVDEC

Max C 31 31 31 31 31 31
Min 24 24 24 23 23 23
TIPPING
Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore & is prohibited at the Airport & discouraged in Hotels &
Restaurants that have a 10% service charge.

INTERNAL TRAVEL
CAR HIRE: There are agencies at the airport & at many hotels. Surcharges are applicable for
cars taken out of Singapore. Car Hire is limited to drivers over the age of 21-23 & under the age
of 60 years.
TAXI: Taxis are abundant in the city & display a sign on their roofs. Blue signs denote Air
Conditioned taxis. Smoking is not allowed in Air Conditioned taxis. A heavy fine is imposed if
doing so. Meters are used, fares charged by distance.
BUS: Fast, cheap & efficient. Operate between 0600 – 2330 hrs. there is a shuttle service every
10 minutes in the central district, operates 0910 – 1700 hrs weekdays; 0910-1230 & 1530-2000
hrs on Saturdays; No Sunday service
SUBWAY: There is a rapid transport system or subway which is fast & efficient connecting the
central shopping & business districts & most satellite towns.
RAIL: Fast, efficient & reasonably priced4905598108

SHOPPING
Singapore is a shopper's paradise with merchandise from every corner of the globe. From small
shop houses to multi-storey department stores, you can find some of the best buys in the world at
very competitive prices. A staggering array of designer merchandise, arts & crafts, electronic
goods, cameras, jewelry, watches, pewter ware & batik is available. Mid-year Great Singapore
Sale is the biggest shopping fair.

*** DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM GST REFUND ON MOST ITEMS WHILE SHOPPING IN
SINGAPORE.DETAILS GIVEN ON NEXT PAGE ONWARDS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
>> Pakistan High Commission
1 Scotts Road #24-02/04,
Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
Phone: (65) 6737 6988
Fax: (65 ) 6737 4096

Working Hours:
Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
Consular Hours 10 AM - 12 NOON

Goods & Services tax refund in Singapore

Who can claim?

Although GST is collected on all purchases of goods and services in Singapore, you
may as a visitor to Singapore claim for refund of the GST paid on your purchases if:

? You are not a Singaporean or permanent resident of Singapore;

? You have not at any time during the past 6 months exercised any employment in
Singapore;
? You have not spent more than 365 days in Singapore in the past 2 years;
? You have spent S$100 or more on goods at shops displaying the Tax Free
Shopping logo;
 ? You spent S$300 or more on goods at shops displaying the Tax Refund logo;

You take the goods out of Singapore through Changi or Seletar Airport within 2 months
of How to apply for a refund

SHOPS DISPLAYING THE "TAX REFUND" LOGO

When you have purchased goods worth S$300 or more, ask the sales assistant for a
GST Claims Form. The sales assistant will need your passport to check your eligibility.
The form will be completed in duplicate and handed over to you.

You can accumulate the purchases to make up the minimum value of S$300 if you buy
from the same shop or outlets of the same chain. Purchases from different shops cannot
be accumulated to make up the minimum value of S$300.

Your claims form will only be processed during your departure from Changi Airport or
Seletar Airport. There are GST Refund Counters at both Terminal I and Terminal II of
Changi Airport and at the Customs office of Seletar Airport. For Changi Airport, please
proceed to the counter located before the Immigration Checkpoint if your purchases are
bulky items such as television sets. Please proceed to the counter located after the
Immigration Checkpoint if your purchases are hand-carried items. No refund can be
made without verification by Customs.

At the GST Refund Counter, Customs will verify your purchases and then stamp your
Claims Form in endorsement of your claim for refund. You should then seal each form in
the postage pre-paid and self-addressed envelope earlier provided to you by the shop
and drop it into a mailbox at the GST Refund Counter.

On receipt of the claims form which has been endorsed by Customs, the shop will mail
you a cheque made out in Singapore dollars for the amount of GST due to you. If you
have made your purchase using a credit card, the refund can be made to your credit
card or charge card. The shop may levy an administration charge but should inform you
at the time of completing the claim form.

If you do not receive your refund within 3 months of your departure from Singapore,
please contact the shop concerned.

SHOPS DISPLAYING GLOBAL REFUND "TAX FREE SHOPPING" LOGO

When you shop at stores displaying the Global Refund "TAX FREE SHOPPING" logo,
ask for the Global Refund Cheque from the sales assistant. On confirmation of your
eligibility, the sales assistant will complete the Global Refund Cheque in duplicate and
hand over to you.

You spend a minimum of S$100 on goods at a shop or at different outlets of the same
retail chain displaying the logo.
Present the items purchased together with one or more completed Global Refund
Cheques upon your departure within two months from the date of purchase at the GST
Refund Counters of Terminals I or II of Changi Airport.

After obtaining the Customs endorsement on your completed Global Refund Cheque(s),
please proceed to the Cash Refund Office, which is situated inside the departure lounge
after Immigration clearance.

A cash refund, after deduction of a handling fee, will be paid to you on presenting your
Global Refund Cheque. You can also request for the refund via mail. If you do not
receive your Cheque within 4 weeks of your departure from Singapore, please contact
Global Refund Singapore Pte Ltd, 100 Cecil Street, The Globe #07-01, Singapore
069532 (http://globalrefund.com ).

When refund is not allowed

Tax refund is not allowed if:

? The goods and services purchased are consumed in Singapore. Examples are
entertainment expenses, medical expenses, dry cleaning, meals and beverages
or goods consumed or left behind in Singapore.
? Your purchases' total value is less than S$300 if you shop at a store displaying
the Tax Refund logo, or less than S$100 if you shop at a store displaying the Tax
Free Shopping logo.
? Goods which are not presented, with the Claims Form, at the GST Refund
Counter at Changi Airport or Seletar Airport.

Important Notes

? The Tourist Refund Scheme applies only to the Goods & Services Tax.
? If you do not see the "Tax Refund" or "Tax Free Shopping" logos on display at
the shop, verify its policy with a sales assistant first should you intend to make
purchases worth S$300 and above. Such shops either do not charge GST or if
charged, do not operate the Tourist Refund Scheme.
? You can shop tax-free at the shops in the transit area of Changi Airport on your
departure.
? The refund applies to purchases of S$300 or above made by cash, cheque or
major credit cards at stores displaying the Tax Refund logo, or S$100 at stores
displaying the Tax Free Shopping logo.