Durga Puja, the season of dhaak and dhunuchi is one of the most-awaited festivals for Bengalis to celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasur. This five to six days long festivity involve pandal hopping, hogging on street food, adda and watching cultural shows.
A trip to Singapore is incomplete without a visit to at least one of its ethnic districts. You can visit all of them in a day or explore each on a separate day. Although people usually take a short trip to Singapore yet I would recommend the latter.
Orchard street is a retail hub and one of the busiest areas in Singapore. You will find an abundance of upscale boutiques, luxury hotels, malls and cafes here. It is also one of the best locations to stay in because of its good connectivity. Moreover, you get to experience the best of Singapore’s nightlife and dine at some spectacular restaurants.
I am writing my first airline review, and hence, starting with the most recent long flight that I took from Delhi to Singapore last year.
I am a big fan of Vistara Airlines and prefer them over any other airline because of their unmatchable quality and comfort. It happened to be a coincidence that I was planning a trip to Singapore, and Vistara launched its first international flight to none other than Singapore in July 2019. Therefore, without any second thought, I picked Vistara airlines.
I wasn’t prepared for this flight review post. Therefore, you’ll see a fewer photos of the flight. However, here’s a video of my journey, where I’ve tried to cover as much detail as possible. 🙂 Also check out my Singapore trip itinerary, where I cover every detail from the places I’ve been to my overall trip cost.
I booked my tickets a month before my travel date. Therefore, I was expecting a slightly higher price. However, it was nominal, and cost INR 26655 per person (two-way ticket). It was a direct flight from Delhi to Singapore, and the flying time was approximately 5 hours 45 minutes, which is the fasted travel time to Singapore.
We reached Indira Gandhi Airport (Terminal-3) 3 hours before our flight time and got our tickets printed from the kiosk near the Vistara check-in station. We self checked-in our luggage which saved a tremendous amount of time that we utilised by doing window shopping. The boarding started 45 minutes ahead of departure, at 23:45.
Flight details:
Vistara UK115
Delhi (DEL) – Singapore (SIN)
Friday, September 20, 2019
Departure: 11:45 PM
Arrive: 8:15 AM (+2:30 hours)
Duration: 5hr45min
Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
Seat: 34B (Economy Class)
The economy class had three seats on each side. We got the window and the middle seat. Aisle one was empty, which gave us some extra space. Thanks to my height, leg space has never been a thing of worry. However, you never mind an empty seat, that too on an overnight flight.
Once settled, the flight attendants offered us cold towel wipes and the menu card. Fifteen minutes post our boarding, the captain made his welcome announcement, and in the next 10 minutes, we were airborne.
The service began with drinks followed by dinner. The dinner tray included a bun, Thai chicken curry with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables along with a fudge brownie. The food was delicious, especially the Thai curry. Post dinner, we were able to get a solid 4 hours of sleep.
We touched down at 8:15 am and walked towards the immigration counter that was 5 minutes away from the arrival gate.
The boarding and deboarding was smooth, the flight was on time, and we had a smooth journey. The delicious food was a cherry on the top. Overall it was a great experience flying with Vistara Airlines to Singapore. Additionally, sharing a few pros and cons of the flight timing.
Pros
Cons
Unlike India, where you can check-in to any hotel post 11 AM, Singapore has a late check-in policy. Moreover, they are very particular about the timing and allow check-ins only post 3 PM. Therefore, this is the only con that I see with the flight timing. You might feel a little sleep deprived the entire day. However, if you plan the places you might cover then you can make the most of your day. We kept our itinerary light for the day and went on exploring Orchard street and also did an Art Trail at Orchard Central.
Don’t forget to check out my Singapore series on YouTube, where I take you on a journey to the lion city through short videos.
Lucknow is the land of Nawabs, Adab and most importantly Kebabs, which attracts thousands of foodies just like me and you to relish the flavours of Awadhi cuisine. If you reside in the northern belt of India, you can go for a short weekend getaway to Lucknow to unleash the foodie within you.
I took a 30 Day Photography challenge in August 2020, where I pushed myself to try out new styles of photography. It felt like a crash course in photography that helped me in understanding light and shadow, composition, colour theory, and storytelling in a better way.
I began my 30-day Photography challenge on the 3rd of August 2020, where I decided to practice creative photography for thirty days, trying a new style each day. I’ve just reached the 21st day of my challenge. Honestly, I am proud of my perseverance. Working from home had hit my creativity the hardest. However, this challenge was a breath of fresh air.
Photography has been my passion since childhood, and thanks to my parents’ support, I started photography as a hobby at a young age. I began with an analogue camera, followed by a digital point and shoot camera and finally a digital SLR. I went on a clicking spree wherever I visited and loved shooting landscapes, architecture, wildlife and nature. However, I never gave much thought to creative photography until recently.
In early 2018, I tried Awadhi cuisine for the first time, and it was love at first bite. My friends had ordered kebabs from a restaurant named Tunday Kebabi. I tried their famous Tunday and Galouti kebabs which instantly melted in my mouth. Its divine taste ignited a fire within me, and I decided to visit the city of its origin, Lucknow.
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