A realistic, area-by-area plan — not a rushed checklist. Pick your trip length below, see the day-by-day plan, and a real ₹ cost estimate. Updated June 2026.
MorningLand at Heathrow, transfer into the city, check in near Westminster or South Bank. Rest after the flight.
AfternoonWalk past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, light lunch nearby.
EveningLondon Eye at sunset (book ahead), dinner on the South Bank.
02
British Museum & Covent Garden
Area: Bloomsbury / Covent Garden
₹4,500
est. spend
MorningFree entry at the British Museum — the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian galleries, and more.
AfternoonCovent Garden — street performers, boutique shopping, lunch in the piazza.
EveningWest End show (book ahead) or a casual pub dinner nearby.
03
Tower of London & Tower Bridge
Area: City of London
₹6,800
est. spend
MorningTimed entry at the Tower of London — the Crown Jewels, medieval fortress, Beefeater tour.
AfternoonCross Tower Bridge, walk the glass-floored walkway, explore Borough Market.
EveningRiverside dinner along the Thames, evening walk.
04
Windsor Castle Day Trip
Area: Windsor (train from Paddington)
₹8,500
est. spend
MorningTrain to Windsor (~1hr). Tour the State Apartments and St George's Chapel.
AfternoonExplore Windsor town, watch the Changing of the Guard if timed right.
EveningReturn to London, relaxed dinner near your hotel.
05
Leisure & Departure
Area: Notting Hill / Heathrow
₹3,500
est. spend
MorningLast-minute shopping at Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill.
AfternoonFinal café hour, lunch, head to Heathrow for departure.
01
Arrival & Westminster District
Area: Westminster / South Bank
₹6,000
est. spend
MorningLand at Heathrow, transfer into the city, check in near Westminster or South Bank. Rest after the flight.
AfternoonWalk past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, light lunch nearby.
EveningLondon Eye at sunset (book ahead), dinner on the South Bank.
02
British Museum & Covent Garden
Area: Bloomsbury / Covent Garden
₹4,500
est. spend
MorningFree entry at the British Museum — the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian galleries, and more.
AfternoonCovent Garden — street performers, boutique shopping, lunch in the piazza.
EveningWest End show (book ahead) or a casual pub dinner nearby.
03
Tower of London & Tower Bridge
Area: City of London
₹6,800
est. spend
MorningTimed entry at the Tower of London — the Crown Jewels, medieval fortress, Beefeater tour.
AfternoonCross Tower Bridge, walk the glass-floored walkway, explore Borough Market.
EveningRiverside dinner along the Thames, evening walk.
04
Buckingham Palace & Kensington
Area: Westminster / Kensington
₹4,000
est. spend
MorningBuckingham Palace — watch the Changing of the Guard (check schedule), free to view.
AfternoonWalk through Hyde Park to Kensington — Natural History Museum and V&A, both free.
EveningDinner in South Kensington, evening stroll in the park.
05
Camden & Shoreditch
Area: North / East London
₹4,500
est. spend
MorningCamden Market — canal-side stalls, alternative fashion, street food lunch.
AfternoonHead to Shoreditch for street art, independent boutiques and coffee shops.
EveningCurry house dinner on Brick Lane — a proper London tradition.
06
Windsor Castle Day Trip
Area: Windsor (train from Paddington)
₹8,500
est. spend
MorningTrain to Windsor (~1hr). Tour the State Apartments and St George's Chapel.
AfternoonExplore Windsor town, watch the Changing of the Guard if timed right.
EveningReturn to London, relaxed dinner near your hotel.
07
Leisure & Departure
Area: Notting Hill / Heathrow
₹3,500
est. spend
MorningLast-minute shopping at Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill.
AfternoonFinal café hour, lunch, head to Heathrow for departure.
💡 Routing tip: Base yourself in 1–2 central Zone 1 areas, not one hotel per night. Covent Garden or South Kensington give the easiest Tube access to everything on this list. Book the Tower of London and popular West End shows online well ahead — walk-up queues can eat half a day in peak season.
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Cost Estimate
PER PERSON
Estimates below include return flights from Delhi, hotels, food, local transport, activities/entry fees, the UK visa, and an 8% buffer — same formula as our Trip Budget Planner.
BUDGET
₹86,000
5 days · per person
₹95,000
7 days · per person
MID-RANGE ★
₹1,04,000
5 days · per person
₹1,20,000
7 days · per person
COMFORTABLE
₹1,64,000
5 days · per person
₹2,05,000
7 days · per person
Item
5 Days
7 Days
✈️ Return flights (Delhi)
₹49,000
₹49,000
🏨 Accommodation (mid-range)
₹23,500
₹33,000
🍽️ Food & drinks
₹10,700
₹15,000
🚇 Local transport
₹2,900
₹4,000
🎟️ Activities & tours
₹3,600
₹5,000
🛂 UK visa & insurance
₹14,000
₹14,000
TOTAL · MID-RANGE
≈ ₹1,04,000
≈ ₹1,20,000
💡 Want exact numbers? These are city-average estimates. Use the Factvisit London Budget Planner to plug in your origin city, traveller count and dates for a personalised ₹ breakdown.
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Recommended Tours & Activities
BOOK AHEAD
Tower of London Skip-the-Line Tour
Guided highlights tour — Crown Jewels, Beefeater tales, medieval fortress
from ₹3,600/person
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Windsor Castle Half-Day Tour
State Apartments, gardens, round-trip transport from central London
from ₹6,500/person
VIEW ON KLOOK →
Thames Dinner Cruise
3-course dinner, live music, illuminated landmarks after dark
from ₹6,500/person
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Harry Potter Studio Tour
Half-day trip to Leavesden — behind-the-scenes film sets
from ₹6,800/person
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FAQ
Is 5 days enough for London?
5 days is enough for a focused trip covering the major landmarks — Westminster, the British Museum, the Tower of London — plus a Windsor Castle day trip. You'll need to pick highlights rather than seeing every museum, and skip a second day trip like Oxford or Bath.
Is 7 days enough for London?
7 days is the sweet spot for most first-time visitors, allowing extra time for Buckingham Palace, Kensington's free museums, Camden and Shoreditch, plus a relaxed Windsor Castle day trip without feeling rushed.
How much does a 7 day London trip cost from India?
A 7-day mid-range London trip from India costs approximately ₹1,20,000 per person, including flights, hotels, food, local transport, activities, and the UK visa. Budget travellers can do it for around ₹95,000, helped along by London's free museums.
Should I book Tower of London or West End tickets in advance?
Yes — the Tower of London and popular West End shows sell out timed-entry slots and good seats days to weeks ahead in peak season (June–August). Walk-up queues can run 1–2 hours without a pre-booked slot.