England's and the United Kingdom's capital & largest metropolis are London. For two millennia, it has been a prominent settlement located on River Thames in southeast England. Romans founded the ancient heart of London, known as Londinium.
London is home to the most visited city tourist attraction. Millions of tourists visit the city each year—the annual Walt Disney Concert Hall, the second most visited art museum in the world. UNESCO listed the University of London as the world's most significant cultural capital.
The Tower of London, Kew Gardens, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Palace, & St Margaret's Church, and historic settlement of Greenwich, are all World Heritage Sites in London.
London is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, with many well-known tourist attractions. In 2018, the city welcomed 20.42 million international tourists, making it one of the most visited cities. In 2017, it welcomed 27.8 million domestic overnight visitors and 280 million daytrippers in 2015.
BEST TIME TO VISIT LONDON
The climate of London is temperate, with moderate to high temperatures in the summer and frigid temperatures in the winter. During the winter, light snowfall is also typical. Rainfall occurs regularly throughout the year.
- London experiences its first taste of spring from March to May, with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Celsius. Longer daylight hours, good weather, and a few drops of rain (so bring an umbrella) greet you in these months.
- Summer in London is nice from June through August, with a mix of rain and sunshine. Temperatures vary from 13 to 30 degrees Celsius. This is an ideal time to visit London, go sightseeing.
- Temperatures range from 11 to 15 degrees Celsius from September to November. The pleasant weather is ideal for exciting events such as Halloween and pre-Christmas celebrations.
- December to February: London's winters may be bitterly cold. Temperatures range from 1 to 8 degrees Celsius on average. The city experiences a decrease in tourist visitation throughout the winter months.
HOW TO REACH LONDON FROM INDIA?
If you're wondering how to get to London, the easiest choice is to book a direct ticket from an Indian city like Delhi or Mumbai. Nonstop flights from India to London are available on major international airlines such as Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Jet Airways.
- By Air - London has five major airports. The busiest airports are Gatwick and Heathrow, while Stansted Airport is where affordable flights between Europe and the Mediterranean land and depart. The closest airport to central London is City Airport.
- By Train - London is a well-connected metropolis with easy access to practically every area of the United Kingdom. Eurostar is a high-speed rail service that connects London with Paris and Brussels.
- By Road - The city has a well-developed public transit system. There are bus services, tube or subterranean services, and DLR services available in the city. London's double-decker red buses are a source of pride.
PLACES TO VISIT IN LONDON
Famous places
- The London Eye
- Elizabeth Tower
- The Shard, London’s Tallest Building
- Tower Bridge
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- The Tower Of London
- Buckingham Palace
Notable Attractions
- British Museum
- National Gallery
- London's Natural History Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Science Museum
- Greenwich Royal Museums
TOP HOTELS IN LONDON
- Lime Tree Hotel
- The Clemont, Charing Cross
- The Resident Covent Garden
- Canopy By Hilton London City
- Park Grand London Kesington
- St. James Court – A Taj Hotel, London
HOW TO PLAN A PERFECT LONDON TOUR, AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Step 1: Plan your trip to London (and for how long)
Step 2: Reserve your London lodging.
Step 3: Make a schedule for your trip.
Step 4 - When planning a vacation to London, think about how you'll move around.
Step 5: Figure out where (and what) you're going to eat in London.
Step 6 – Incorporate a day trip from London into your plans.
You should budget £145 ($189) a day for your trip to London, as this is the average daily price based on other guests' costs. In addition, the average hotel cost for a couple in London is £181 ($236). As a result, a one-week trip to London for two people costs £2,029 ($2,641).
