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London in 6 Days: Itinerary for Indian Families & First-Time Visitors
London feels instantly familiar to Indian travellers — English everywhere, cricket on the radio and some of the best Indian vegetarian food outside India. This 6-day plan covers Westminster, the Tower of London (and the Kohinoor), world-class free museums, a West End show, a day trip to Stonehenge and Bath, and the Harry Potter studios, with pure-veg and Jain restaurants, UK visa advice and the Tube tricks that save serious money.
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- Length
- 6 days · 5 nights
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Budget
- ₹1.5L – 2.3L per person
- Visa
- UK Standard Visitor visa required
Day by day
London itinerary: day by day
A realistic pace with travel times built in — open the interactive trip for maps, photos and directions.
Westminster
Westminster to Covent Garden on foot along the river.
Westminster Abbey
Gothic abbey where British monarchs have been crowned for nearly 1,000 years.
Heads up: Closed to sightseers on Sundays (open for worship only)
Houses of Parliament & Big Ben
The Gothic Revival seat of Parliament and its famous clock tower.
London Eye
Giant observation wheel on the Thames with views across London.
Heads up: Book online for cheaper, timed entry
Covent Garden
Lively piazza of street performers, boutiques and restaurants.
Tower Hill
Tower of London cobbles, 528 optional steps at St Paul's and plenty of walking.
Tower of London
Nearly 1,000-year-old fortress guarding the Crown Jewels.
Heads up: Book online; queues for the Jewels grow quickly after 10 AM
Tower Bridge
London’s most famous bridge, with glass walkways high above the river.
Borough Market
London’s oldest and most famous food market.
St Paul’s Cathedral
Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, crowned by one of the world’s largest domes.
Sky Garden
A free, glass-domed garden at the top of the “Walkie-Talkie” building.
Heads up: Free tickets are released about three weeks ahead and go fast
Westminster
Standing for the guard ceremony; the British Museum is huge but has seats.
Buckingham Palace – Changing of the Guard
The monarch’s London residence and its famous guard ceremony.
Heads up: Ceremony days vary (usually Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun) — check the schedule
British Museum
Two million years of human history, free to visit.
West End musical
Catch a world-famous musical in London’s theatre district.
Heads up: Book popular shows weeks in advance
Wiltshire
A coach tour with short, flat walks at Stonehenge and in Bath.
Stonehenge
The world’s most famous prehistoric stone circle.
Heads up: Timed entry — book in advance
Roman Baths, Bath
Remarkably preserved Roman baths in an elegant Georgian city.
South Kensington
Museums and shopping with Tube rides in between.
Natural History Museum
Free museum of dinosaurs and natural wonders in a stunning building.
Harrods
London’s legendary luxury department store.
Notting Hill & Portobello Road
Pastel-coloured streets and the famous Portobello Road market.
Leavesden
The studio tour involves 3–4 hours on your feet; Camden is busy.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
Walk through the real sets and props of the Harry Potter films.
Heads up: Tickets must be booked in advance — they are not sold at the door
Camden Market
Quirky canal-side markets of street food, music and alternative fashion.
Where to stay
Where to stay in London
Days 1 – 6
South Bank, Westminster
Our pick: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Vegetarian & Jain food
Vegetarian & Jain food in London
London has superb Indian vegetarian food: Drummond Street (near Euston), Soho and Wembley's Ealing Road are the hubs, and many places understand Jain requirements.
Drummond St, Euston
Diwana Bhel Poori House
One of the UK's oldest South Indian vegetarian restaurants (since 1971) — dosas and bhel puri.
Soho Street, Soho
Govinda'sJain food
Pure-veg restaurant since 1979 with Jain-friendly no-onion, no-garlic options; 1 minute from Tottenham Court Road.
Ealing Road, Wembley
SakonisJain food
Fully vegetarian Gujarati, South Indian and Indo-Chinese food; Jain-friendly as standard.
Drummond St, Euston
Chutneys
Good-value all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet.
How to ask: Say "Jain — no onion, no garlic, no root vegetables". Most London menus mark (V) for vegetarian and (VG) for vegan.
Before you fly
Visa, flights & money: London from India
Visa for Indians
UK Standard Visitor visa: apply online, upload bank statements, ITRs, employment proof and bookings, then attend biometrics at VFS. Apply 6+ weeks ahead in summer.
Flights from India
Direct flights to London Heathrow from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and more (9–10 hours) on Air India, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
Money & payments
Currency is the pound (GBP, about ₹110). Contactless cards and phones work everywhere, including buses (which do not accept cash). A forex card with low fees saves money.
SIM, eSIM & apps
Buy a UK eSIM before you fly or a SIM from EE, Vodafone or Three at the airport. Citymapper is the best app for Tube and bus routes.
Plugs & power
UK three-pin plugs (Type G), 230V. Indian plugs need an adapter.
Time difference
The UK is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India in summer (5 hours 30 minutes in winter).
Visa and entry rules change. Always confirm on the official embassy or government website before you book.
Costs and month-by-month timing: read our London travel guide
Insider tips
London insider tips: money savers, local secrets & what to avoid
Save money
Let contactless cap your fares
Tap the same card on every Tube and bus — daily and weekly caps mean you never pay more than a Travelcard, and you skip buying an Oyster.
Save money
Hop on the "Hopper" bus fare
Unlimited bus journeys within one hour cost a single fare, so changing buses is free.
Save money
Use TKTS for West End shows
The official TKTS booth in Leicester Square sells same-day discounted tickets — often much cheaper than booking online.
Local secret
Stand on the right
On Tube escalators, stand on the right and walk on the left — Londoners notice.
Local secret
Free Sky Garden views
Free Sky Garden tickets are released about three weeks ahead and go fast; set a reminder.
Best timing
Crown Jewels first
Go straight to the Jewel House when the Tower opens at 9 AM; queues to see the Kohinoor grow quickly after 10 AM.
Best timing
Changing of the Guard schedule
The ceremony usually runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday — check the official schedule and arrive by 10:30 AM.
Avoid this
Pickpockets on Oxford Street and the Tube
Keep phones out of back pockets and bags zipped, especially at crowded stations and around Leicester Square.
Avoid this
Black cabs for long trips
Black cabs are expensive. Use the Tube, Elizabeth line or apps like Uber and Bolt for longer journeys.
FAQs
London trip FAQs for Indian travellers
How do Indians get a UK visa?
Apply online for a UK Standard Visitor visa, then give biometrics at a VFS Global centre. Standard processing takes about 3 weeks, so apply at least 6 weeks before travel; priority services are available for a fee.
How much does a 6-day London trip cost from India?
About ₹1.5–2.3 lakh per person excluding flights, including a central hotel, Tube travel, paid attractions and a day trip. Return flights from Delhi or Mumbai usually cost ₹50,000–90,000.
Where can vegetarians and Jains eat in London?
Drummond Street near Euston has classics like Diwana Bhel Poori House and Chutneys, Govinda's in Soho serves no-onion-no-garlic food, and Sakonis in Wembley is Jain-friendly as standard.
Which London attractions are free?
The British Museum, Natural History Museum, V&A, Tate Modern and the Sky Garden (book ahead) are free, as is watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
When is the best time to visit London?
May to September has the longest days and mildest weather, but also the biggest crowds. Late spring and early autumn balance good weather and lower hotel prices.
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