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London is one of the world’s greatest cities. From Karl Marx to William Shakespeare to Rabindranath Tagore, and millions like us who at some point, have passed or will pass through it – we all have our own special reasons to visit London.

Cosmopolitan, young, buzzing and ever colourful – London has it all, from world-class museums and art galleries, from fashion hotspots to the greats of stage and theatre, from food, shopping and the meandering Thames.

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There is a saying that when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life. One cannot have enough of the culture, history, leisure and entertainment that this remarkable city has to offer. London’s diversity is infused in her vibrant streets and neighbourhoods, in her people, the pulsating nightlife, fashion and culinary scene.

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London attracts people from around the world and is open to visitors all around the year. So whatever the weather – wet, dry or snow-white – you are guaranteed a memorable stay. However, transport services can be a little disruptive during major holidays like Christmas, Easter and New Year’s.

Several operators including British Airways, Air India, Emirates, KLM, Air France and Jet Airways have direct flights from New Delhi, Kolkata or Mumbai to Heathrow, London’s main point of entry.

The first thing you notice about London is its streets. They are beautiful with medieval buildings dated back from the past, depicting its rich historical significance. Londoners take pride in their traditions and one of the top tourist attractions is the Buckingham Palace.

This majestic city has four UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Tower of London, St. Margaret’s’ Church, Royal Botanic Gardens, Westminster Abbey and Palace of Westminster. One must visit these distinct places when planning a trip to London .

Culturally, London is rich as it is home to people from around the world. Almost 300 languages are spoken in the city, indicating the presence of different nationalities.

London’s culture is also depicted through its well-known art galleries and museums that captivates the art lovers from all over the world. The museums houses famous art structures and paintings, as well as significant artefacts aged over two thousand years.

London is also the fashion hub of the world — many high-end fashion designers such as Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen have started their journey from this city.

The British love their Shepherd’s Pie (popular in London pubs and restaurants), and Yorkshire pudding (usually accompanied with roast or the like), but the city offers a wide range of food and culinary delights to enjoy. So be ready to find the lip-smacking kebab shop from North India or a café with Turkish sweets or even some great Middle Eastern fare in the city.

London is filled with wonders and places of leisure you just cannot miss. It is a very popular honeymoon location and is often a part of Europe tour packages . Any UK tour place always includes London as its prime location.

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One of the most popular streets of London is Piccadilly Square. It is often compared to America’s Times Square. Packed with traffic and crowds from the entire world, this place is a spectacle for many. This place is any photographer’s dream as it offers incredible picturesque sights of the city.

Greenwich is a few minutes away from Central London and has breath-taking views of London. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage site – National Maritime Museum, which has a total of 14 galleries to explore. Another spot to visit is the world-famous Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory. One can also visit another top London attraction at the O2.

Absorb in the tremendous view from this 1016 ft tall, the Shard in London Bridge. The Shard building allows a 360 view for around 25km across London. The Shard is one of the tallest building in entire Europe. The view from the Shard involves a view from the levels 68 and 69. The view from Skydeck, on the 72nd floor, offers a more magnificent view of the city.

This is where the Beatles shot the most iconic album cover. This is a popular spot in Central London and attracts music lovers and people who recreate the classic shot in their own unique ways.

Walk Beatles style in the most popular zebra crossing in the world at the Abbey road.

Be at two places at one time! Stand one leg in the Western hemisphere and another in the Eastern only at the Greenwich Observatory.

Get mesmerized with the flower treasure and experience the floral bargains at Columbia Road Flower Market

Taking a walking tour of London and explore the city on foot, intimate and up close!

Go shopping at Oxford Street where you find the best British brands.

Relish on the English delicacies such as shellfish, freshly baked bread, English cheese, sausages, etc. at the popular Borough Market.

Ride on the Thames Clippers, a public river bus that is a great way to see London’s best sights.

Reach the top of London at the Shard and have a joyous meal with a view.

Experience the wonder of a classic play or a musical at London’s West End.

Go ice-skating in the grounds of Tower of London or the rink in the Natural History Museum.

Get on the classic red Double Decker bus and get the personal views of the city.

Have a blissful evening at an English pub. Wine and dine classic British style!

Whisper anything and be amazed at the magic of sound travel in the Whispering Alley at St, Paul’s Cathedral.

Wander in the streets of East London and come across the incredible urban art and graffiti’s on the Brick Lane.

Go kayaking on the Thames River.

Go quirky shopping at Hoxton Street Monster Supplies and find your spooky desires get fulfilled.

Explore the city on foot along the banks of Thames River

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The London Eye is the perfect spot to get the most spectacular view of the city. One can take a 360-degree view from the capsule and this observation wheel is the world’s third-largest and is a must-visit site! The other name for this giant wheel is Millennium Wheel and stands 135 meters high on the banks of Thames river.

It can carry 800 passengers at a time on a 30 minutes ride and promises a city view of 25 miles. It allows 25 passengers per capsule. The wheels move so slowly that it does not require to be stopped for boarding of passengers, taking two revolutions every hour.

For those who appreciate history and architecture, this place is an important place to visit. Tower of London is a 900-year-old structure next to the river Thames. This place has been a versatile structure by being everything from a palace to a prison, a place of execution and even a treasury house, and even a zoo.

This fortress has a rich historic past and has several not-to-be-missed sites, such as the stunning crown jewels and the magnificent Koh-I-Noor. This iconic tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

One’s wishes of watching Royal life can be fulfilled by a visit to this historic structure. This is the place of stay of the Queen and the royal family. Changing of the Guard ceremony is a splendid sight to witness. The palace consists of State Rooms, which is a spectacular visual treat, and the display of art and beautiful clock collections inside will leave you in wonder.

The Royal Palace is open to the public only for a few months around the year, from July to October. The Changing of Guards happens every day except Tuesdays and Saturdays and at 11 am.

This is the most recognisable clock in the world and has even survived the bombings during World War II. The clock has a height of 96 meters and has 4 clocks that are 7 meters in diameter. This most famous clock in the world is the nickname of the Great Bell of Westminster and is officially called the Elizabeth Tower.

Every sightseeing tour of London consists of a photo stop at this popular clock. One is allowed to visit inside the clock and get a closer look at the wondrous mechanism inside. A surprising fact is that the clock has barely ever stopped and has continued to be an important part of the city of London.

St. Paul’s Cathedral is a fascinating landmark that depicts the historic architecture of the English and is a symbolic religious building. Londoners take pride in this beautiful structure, which has stood resilient for over 300 years.

One can do many things around St. Paul’s Cathedral; for instance, walk along the Whispering Gallery or around the Golden Gallery. The Whispering Gallery will surprise you, any whisper close to the wall carries to the opposite side 32 metres away. The Golden Gallery allows one to have a spectacular view of London by walking 528 steps up the gallery.

One of the most iconic buildings of this city is the Houses of Parliament which is a witness of historic events in British politics and also depicting the unique architecture of the English.

There is an option to have audio or guided tours around this area. Tours begin from the route taken by the Monarch at the State Opening of Parliament, then from there, one moves to the Robing Room through the Royal Gallery and then the beautiful Lords Chamber. Then one moves towards the Central Lobby, Members Lobby, and then the popular the Commons Chamber. Finally, St. Stephen’s Hall.

This historic structure is a treasure from the British past. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a London church, which holds social, political as well as cultural significance. This place has seen 16 royal weddings.

The highlights of this site are the Poet’s Corner, which is the burial, and memorial sites of various popular figures. One cannot miss the Royal tombs corner and the marvellous architecture at the Lady Chapel. Coronation Chair is also an interesting sight where two British monarchs were crown.

The British Museum is a prominent museum of the country and is absolutely free to visit. The museum was founded in 1753 and has a unique collection of treasures and world-famous objects aged over two million years. It is a true wonder for anyone who wants to learn about world history and cultures.

The museum consists of the precious Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and various ancient sculptures. Every year around six million people visit this museum. The museum has events and exhibitions happening all year round.

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Flying Squirrel Holidays custom makes your London Tour Itineraries as per your personal preferences as we believe your travel should be planned specifically keeping you in mind. You can explore our London Honeymoon package, or customise your own London Tour Package by contacting Flying Squirrel Holidays! A sample itinerary is provided for your reference.

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DAY 1 | Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben

DAY 2 | Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, British Museum

DAY 3 | Madame Tussaud's, Sherlock Holmes, Covent Garden, West End

DAY 4 | Windsor Palace, Bath and Stonehenge

DAY 5 | Greenwich, Thames Cruise, TATE Modern, London Eye

DAY 6 | Natural History Museum, V&A, Science Museum, Harrods

DAY 7 | Hampton Court Palace and Wimbledon

DAY 8 | Lord's Cricket Ground, London Zoo, Kew Gardens

DAY 9 | Cambridge

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The cost of a trip to London from anywhere depends on some basic factors- how early or closer to the travel date you have booked the tickets and whether it is the peak season to travel. One can cut down on expenses by modifying their preferences of stay and buying London pass, which provides big deals for travel, and visit to various tourist spots.

How can I go to England from India?

One can visit England easily from India via flights, which are very regular. London is one of the most well-connected cities in the world and consists of five airports, with airports in Gatwick and Heathrow being the popular ones among travellers. Flights operate from various cities, namely, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai.

What is the cheapest month to travel to London?

September and October are usually considered off-season period and you might get good deals. Discounted flight rates are available for these months as well in November. Flight rates are higher from June through August and two weeks prior to Christmas.

Hotel prices are cheaper off-season. November through March, one can avail various discounts, while around June prices begin to rise. One can also earn 10 per cent of discount on London Pass during winter months, which can reduce the travel fare greatly. For shopping lovers, post-Christmas discounts can be a huge grab (usually late January)

Your travel can be customised according to your needs, check out Flying Squirrel Holidays' London tour packages from India or London and Paris tour from India.

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From history and culture to fine food and good times, London is a city that ensures a rejuvenating holiday to all those who visit. Here extraordinary antiquities such as the Big Ben, Tower of London or the Westminster Abbey and modern architectural innovations such as the planned Garden Bridge and there Shard stand side by side without overpowering each other. Known as a city of ideas and imagination, London has been home to theatrical innovation, pioneering music, poetry, writing, and contemporary art. This artistic vibe of the city is also reflected in its culinary scopes, ranging from lip-smacking street food to ultra-chic restaurants serving their version of various dishes. You will get to experience all this and more on a  London itinerary.

The city of London surprises all the travelers with its charm. With countless attractions to witness, the capital city of England never fails to mesmerise its tourists. A single tour around the city is enough to make one realise the vibrant cultural character of the city. The locals are quite welcoming and reflect the multicultural aspect of this city. A trip to London is surely going to be a worthwhile travel experience, as the number of things to see as well as experience is inexhaustible. Moreover, one can easily witness the historicity of England through the various monuments established in this city.

Another fascinating aspect that you will see on this London tour itinerary  is its diversity. Home to over 270 nationalities and 300 languages London is deeply multicultural. Considered as one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the world, the effects of the diverse culture in London can be felt everywhere: in food, music, fashion and even in simple daily lives of the people. As much as this city is known for its high-density sight packed urban exploration. London can also give you a quiet escape in the form of wide open vistas and leafy landscapes. While the most iconic sights congregated in the city center, places like Hampstead Heath or Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park give you a chance to frolic in the green expanses to your heart's content. Nature, diversity, architecture and cultural heritage all come together to make London one of the most visited cities in the world.

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Be mesmerized as architecture grandeur rises all around you as soon as you set foot in London on your  London trip itinerary.

As the capital and the largest city in London and also in the United Kingdom, London is noisy, vibrant and truly multicultural. A megalopolis of fervent energy, ideas, and people, London is full of excellent bars, galleries, museums, parks, and theaters. With easy to navigate public transport system and readily available taxis, exploring London on your own is an amazing experience.

Upon arrival, a transfer will be arranged to take you from the Airport to the hotel where you have the rest of the day at leisure. You can choose to stay indoors and shake off the jet lag, or you can step out and explore the city. Overnight in London.

London: Hop on Hop off City Tour

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A mesmerizing river cruise through exploration of the city, and a wifi app to enhance your experience are all in store today on  London tour package itinerary

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before you set out to explore London in the best possible way: a Hop on Hop off the tour. Allowing you to move around the city at a leisurely pace and ensuring that you get enough time to enjoy each experience, a Hop on Hop off the tour today will take you across the famous sights of the city. During the day, you will also have a chance to enjoy a relaxing cruise over the Thames River snaking its way across the city. Also enjoy the mind-blowing, first of its kind in the UK, London Eye 4D cinema before stepping onto the iconic London Eye, from where you can have the most astounding panoramic views of the city. After a day well spent, return to your hotel and retire for the night.

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Because one day is not nearly enough to explore the largest city of Britain, again today you will be taken around town for a hop on hop off tour.

Start your day with breakfast. One of the most amazing tourist attractions in London is Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, which has all the making for a fun-filled day. Photo ops with your favourite celebrities and the Royal Appointment, it will also make you feel at home with its gathering of Bollywood stars. For the history buffs this place has a long and interesting tale behind it, and for the shoppers, in the group, there are plenty of shopping opportunities to shop in every one of its dozen rooms. The Tower of London has a misleading name as it is actually a castle comprising of 22 towers and is a must-have experience when in London. Along with its gruesome and compelling history, tourists also come here to see the spectacular Crown Jewel, the soothsaying ravens and other relics of the bygone era. Overnight in London.

London: Guided tour of Oxford, Stonehenge and Roman Baths

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As the   London travel itinerary  continues, today you will step in some of the most awe-inspiring places in all of London.

Commence your day with a delicious breakfast. Described as the seductive vision of medieval learning and modern charm, Oxford is an array of honey color colleges laid out in splendor beside the river. Take a guided tour of this glorious ensemble of architecture, and find out the multifaceted legacy of this place that spread much farther than just the University. Apart from studies and educational institutions, of the pleasurable discoveries in the streets of this charming places are its pubs where you can choose from raving college parties to a quiet drink.

You will also visit the Stonehenge as a part of your guided tour, Britain’s most iconic archaeological site that has been attracting a steady stream of pilgrims, poets, and philosophers for the last 5000 years. Also, take a step back into the relaxing ways of history as you visit the Roman baths situated above the hot springs spewing 46-degree hot water and surrounded by 18th and 19th-century buildings. Return to the modern world as you head back to your hotel and retire for the night.

London: Depart

Bid Adieu to the charming town of London, as you carry with you the wonderful, unforgettable memories from this  London tour itinerary

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What is the cost of a london tour from india.

A leisure tour to London for 5 days and 4 nights would cost you between INR 105,000 to INR 115,000 (excluding flight charges). The cost of your tour includes accommodation, transportation, breakfast, sightseeing, etc. The tour cost also includes a visit to some of the major tourist attractions such as Thames River, London Eye, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Oxford Street, and Stonehenge. You can also get an exclusive travel package by customizing your preferred places to visit during your travel journey.

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The duration of a bus ride from Hyderabad to Tirupati might differ depending upon the time you are planning to travel. If you go for an overnight journey, then the bus ride would last upto 8 hr to 9 hr.

When is the best time to visit London?

London being so beautiful and having a pleasant weather throughout year receives a massive amount of visitors. However, the best season to visit London is during the spring season and summer season as the city appears more beautiful with flowers blooming and new leaves sprouting.

When traveling from India should one carry plug adapters?

Yes. The plug points in London use flat pins while the ones used in India are round pin plugs. Hence it’s always advisable to carry the adapters when traveling to London.

What is the tipping culture in London?

Most hotels include a service charge in the bill however in restaurants, and when taking taxis, it’s advisable to leave a 10-15% tip.

What are must things to try in London at night?

There are a variety of things that one can indulge in London at night.

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It is almost impossible to get bored in London with some of the world's best art, music, shopping, culinary and history.

London can be regarded as the world's most iconic city. It is full of history and has been home to Royal Family for a long time. If you are keen to visit this bustling city, consider opting for London tourism packages that let you soak in the vibe and explore the place to the fullest. Moreover, the charm of the old-world elements is another major pull here. London is the most travelled city in Europe, attracting 27 million tourists annually. 

Today, London's rich history accounts for one of the most remarkable cultures in the world. It is also one of the most diverse cities in the world. There are many London tourist packages available at Veena World that are meticulously planned for you to enjoy your trip to this beautiful city. The London you know (or might not, for that matter) covers a larger metropolitan region and has a population of about 9 million.

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London Frequently Asked Questions

We help you prepare for your trip and ensure an effortless and enjoyable travel experience.

How can I go to London from India?

There are numerous nonstop flights from India's major cities to London. You can book flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and other cities to London. British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, and other airlines offer direct flights to London. Alternatively, you can take a train to London from almost anywhere in the United Kingdom. You can enquire about the airfare before booking your London tour package.

What is the best time to visit London?

The months of March to May are ideal for visiting London because the weather is mild and the city's parks are green and blooming. Make sure you book your hotel, accommodations, and so on as part of your London package as prices may vary due to peak tourist season. Winter brings a larger crowd due to the festival season, and the streets are packed with tourists. And, no matter when you go, bring an umbrella: London is notorious for having misty days and showers all year.

What area of London is best for tourists to stay in?

There are many places to stay in London with a lot of attractions. Here are some suggestions to stay in London on your London tour package from India:

●    The West End

●    Westminster

●    London Bridge and the South Bank

●    Soho

●    Kensington

●    Shoreditch

●    Mayfair, Belgravia and Victoria

●    Marylebone

Is London safe at night?

Yes, London is safe at night as many areas across central London are well-lit. That being said, it's critical to make sure that if you're going out at night, you travel with someone and have your phone with you in case of an emergency. You must also ensure that you never leave your drink unattended. Plan your route home before you leave, walk in well-lit areas, and keep your valuables hidden. The city’s nightlife should be a definite inclusion in your London holiday package. While London is generally a very safe place to navigate even at night, it is always ideal to be on your guard.

What do I need to know before going to London?

Visiting London for the first time can be exciting. Don't worry, let us help you plan your London holiday tour package. We have listed some points to consider before booking your trip: -

●    First thing first, make sure you book your trip well in advance.

●    Include all the major attractions in your tour.

●    Don't try to view all the tourist attractions as this will exhaust you.

●    Make sure your accommodation is included in the trip package or you can explore the tube.

Do I need a visa to go to London?

It is important to have a visa if you are planning to go on an international tour. Make sure that you have valid visas for your tour if you are planning a trip to London then you can check out the prices for London group tour packages on Veena World. Also, after the submission of all the required documents, Veena world will arrange to process your visa, which is included in the price of London tour packages. 

Is London worth visiting?

Yes, London is definitely worth visiting as it is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Here you can visit some of the best galleries and museums in the world. London offers lots of exotic tastes for your mouth buds. Other than that you get to witness a lot of architectural marvels in this city. Make your London trip more memorable with Veena World London tours at the best prices. We also provide a tour manager for your assistance throughout your journey, making it convenient for you.

Where should a first-time tourist stay in London?

If you are visiting London, the capital of the city of England and the United Kingdom, for the first time you can stay in Shoreditch is definitely one of the best picks. It is one of the best areas for travellers who want to witness the essence of London as a novice. This place is also pocket-friendly which would reduce the overall cost of the trip. 

Do you provide customized holidays to London?

Yes, Veena World does provide customized holidays for London where you can customize your trip on the basis of your needs and preferences. Explore the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. Witness the marvellous architecture, treat your taste buds with delightful delicacies, and visit the best museums and galleries in the world. With Veena World you can plan your whole trip as you like, be it your itinerary, the sights you want to visit, and your accommodations.

Which food is famous in London?

No London holiday package is complete without savouring the Full English Breakfast! During the Industrial Revolution, people from all socioeconomic classes started to enjoy this dish. This dish can be eaten any time of the day, be it morning, evening, or night. The dish includes a sizable slice of black pudding along with the usual sausage, bacon, baked beans, tomato, and fried egg. You can have it at Terry's Café at the Great Suffolk Street, Covent Garden, The Breakfast Club on Berwick Street, E Pellicci, and many others.

Get to know more about London before booking your tour packages

London is the capital of England and the largest one in terms of the population within the United Kingdom. Built near the Thames River, it was constructed by the Romans two thousand years ago under the name ‘Londinium’. In recent times, London has become one of the most important global hubs of politics, economics and culture. 

There is a diverse populace with different ethnicities settled in this beautiful city. In fact, more than 200 languages are spoken in London. The Greater London area comprises Middlesex, Kent, Surrey, Essex and Hertfordshire, which are a part of historic districts.

You can spend an entire day visiting London's top landmarks that range from royal palaces to the People's parliament and from museums and castles to riding a gigantic wheel of the Ferris for stunning views over the Thames River. As for the expense; we have curated cost-effective London tourism packages at Veena World to ensure that is not a concern.   

Top Places to Visit in London

There is a multitude of things to do and see in London. Here are the attractions that you will find on your London itinerary:

The Tower of London and Tower Bridge

The beautiful London Tower has performed many varied roles throughout the years, every one of which is equally eccentric. This majestic World Heritage site is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Great Britain that offers hours of curiosity for tourists to take in and marvel at the many tales this place played a premise to. 

The 17th-century Kings Line with impressive displays of royal arms and armour is located inside the great White Tower constructed in 1078 by William the Conqueror. At Veena World, we offer great discounts on London tourist packages so that you can plan your trip to London at an affordable price. 

The British Museum

There are more than 13 million ancient world artefacts within the British Museum that showcase one of the world's finest antiquity collections. It's difficult to know where to begin as there are plenty of invaluable items from Syria, Babylon, China, Europe, and many more places. But most people go first into the most famous artefacts in the museum: the controversial Parthenon Elgin Marbles, Rosetta Stone, Ramses II, Egyptian tombs, and Roman silver, known as Mildenhall Treasure, a stunning 4th-century collection. 

A large on-site library with an exhaustive range of volumes on ancient, historical, and art history, as well as games and souvenirs for children, is available in one of the shops which offer antiques and jewellery. Make sure to keep this one on your list during your London tour package from India.  

The London Eye

The London Eye is a large Ferris wheel in London, located on the South Bank of the Thames.  It is widely considered the Millennium Wheel. Your London itinerary must include this place. It was created in 2000 to celebrate the millennium in London and is also the biggest observer wheel in Europe. 

The London Eye offers tourists a magnificent lookout of the top of the town through a private glass capsule. The London Eye also provides a 4D experience where guests can have multi-sensory elements such as sweat, bubbles, and wind.

The Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museums, (aka the V&A), belong to a collection of the Natural History and Science Museums in South Kensington. The exhibitions feature pottery and glass, textiles and costumes, silver and jewellery, ironwork, sculpture, prints, and photographs, and are categorized into four main categories: Artwork, metalwork, earthenware, and word & image. A definite inclusion within your London package from Mumbai, this large museum cannot be visited in one visit; decide in advance which sections you wish to see most.  

Westminster Abbey

Located on the edge of many famous sights of London such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Palace, Abbey is one of the best churches worldwide and sees a cumulative footfall of over a million tourists from all over the world. That’s one big reason to include Westminster Abbey in your itinerary for vacation packages to London. It has existed since the year 960 after Christ. The church of St. Peter's at Westminster is formally referred to as the dean and chapter of the town. This area saw over sixteen royal weddings and was a tomb of notable people throughout history.

Hyde Park is the largest open space in London that covers a surface area of 350 acres and has been a tourist destination since 1635. The Serpentine, a man-made lake of the 18th century that’s famous for boating and bathing, is one of the centrepieces of the park. Another standout in Hyde Park is Apsley House, the first Duke of Wellington's previous house, and was bought in Waterloo following his historic victory. Make sure to add this one to your London travel package.  

St. Paul Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral stands on the site of a Romanesque temple – the largest and most famous churches in London – certainly one of the most magnificent cathedrals in the world. The earlier church was destroyed in the 1666 Grand Fire, and the reconstruction was constructed by Sir Christopher Wren. Veena World offers exciting budget-friendly vacation packages to London. Today, a marvel of English architecture, the twin Baroque towers, and the spectacular dome of Saint Paul's. Walk the steps with stunning views of the interior of the dome, including Whispering Gallery - certainly one of London's top things.

Kew Gardens

Located in the southwest of London on the south bank of the Thames, Kew Gardens is an area which you can visit when admiring the many florae cultivated across an expanse of 300 acres. This royal botanical garden is a beautiful destination to explore. Queen Victoria added Queen's Cottage and the nearby forest in 1897. As a tourist attraction, there are several musical and cultural activities offered all-year-round in here. 

Best Time to Visit London

The best time to plan a trip to London is from March through May, with warm temperatures and greenery and blooming city parks. But, tourists also visit in the late spring and summer season with great deals made available on London holiday packages including the flight prices and stay costs.

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29 Must-Try Indian Restaurants in London, From Michelin Stars to Street Food Essentials

By Sarah James

Indian restaurants in London are stealing the culinary spotlight like never before, with delectable restaurants highlighting Indian cuisine sprawling the capital. The spice route is hotter than ever, thanks to new openings introducing regional variations and fresh takes on traditional recipes. From Michelin-starred celeb favorites to no-frills restaurants ideal for midweek comfort food, these are the most delicious Indian restaurants in London to tuck in for lunch or supper.

What area of London has the best Indian food?

It might seem surprising, but our expert food editors have coined Mayfair and Soho as the hottest locations for London's best Indian restaurants. These two neighborhoods boast everything from Gymkhana , a Michelin-starred fine dining experience, to Kricket , a creative take on Indian cooking combining Mumbai and London's flavors. So whether you're in town for a few days or a local Londoner looking for Indian food, you can't go wrong with these spots.

The Tamil Prince, Islington

At the Tamil Prince , food is served tapas style as it's ready, fresh from the small kitchen which is visible through a large glass window from the dining room. Okra fries and onion bhajis kick things off, dipped in the fiery mint chutney—hold off if spice doesn’t agree with you. Paneer masala is an explosion in the mouth, with tender chunks of Indian cheese smothered in the rich sauce. Pile it on heaps of sweet coconut pilau rice and you may wonder if you’ve moved straight onto dessert (no complaints here). The hefty cocktail list does a good job of extending sittings. Drinks are the domain of Bar Termini alumni Simone Pugi; make sure to try the signature Prince cocktail, made with cardamom rum, rose water, and lime, topped with a branded, edible rice paper circle. — Connor Sturges

Bibi, Mayfair

In the heart of Mayfair, BiBi ’s ethos is inspired by traditional Indian cuisine and the personal memories and family history of esteemed chef, Chet Sharma. Opulent decor—think red-tiled kitchens, dark wooden countertops, chequerboard flooring, and paisley-patterned chairs—make the space a worthy opponent of the glamorous haunts nearby. The menu, which is designed for sharing, consists of three sections with seven or eight small plates each. Order the oysters—lightly poached in lime, coconut, and fermented chili—for a zingy start, or the Orkney scallops for a creamier, more textured take on ceviche. From the main courses, go for the creamy, nutty buffalo-milk braised paneer, and the khatti meethi cod for sweet-and-sour style, melt-in-your-mouth fish. — Olivia Morelli

Gymkhana, Mayfair

Gymkhana has an excellent reputation for fancy fare that leaves you feeling truly satisfied. Taking inspiration from the old gymkhana clubs of India, the polished dark timber and rich printed fabric transports you away from central London in an instant. The tasting menu is a gorgeous treat but will require an empty stomach—portions are generous and full of flavor, from the cull yaw mutton samosa to start and the cardamom kheer to the mango sorbet pudding. As with many memorable restaurants, it’s the service that really sets Gymkhana apart from its competitors, so don’t be shy when it comes to asking for advice on what to order. — Abigail Malbon

Pali Hill, Fitzrovia

Named after one of Mumbai’s oldest neighborhoods, Pali Hill delves into some of the finest flavor-packed regional dishes from every corner of the country. Sit on the side-street terrace or cozy up among colorful cushions in the Art Deco-inspired interior, admiring the specially commissioned Indian artworks adorning the walls. Kick things off with a boozy lassi—a refreshing drink of yogurt, honey, and fresh mango blended with a shot of rum—and a papadi chat, topped with spiced yogurt, red and yellow tomato, pomegranate, mint, and tamarind chutney.

Move on to the main event of big plates, tandoor, and grills, all cooked following house recipes that use traditional techniques. The sea bass steamed in banana leaf with raw mango, mint, coriander and lime is the star of the show, paired perfectly with the seasonal grilled asparagus with pahadi bhaang jeera (hempseed) chutney and a glass of the Grüner Veltliner. Finish with the mango cheesecake or the passionfruit gola—shaved ice with a sweet burst—which is perfect for cleansing the palate. — Cordelia Aspinall

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Trishna, Marylebone

Aloo tokri chaat is a well-known street-food staple in India: deep-fried potatoes are topped with spices, yogurt, tamarind sauce, mint, and pomegranate—a treat that's sweet, sour, tangy, crunchy, and spicy all at the same time. The Sethi siblings, who own Michelin-starred Trishna in the heart of Marylebone, know a good thing when they taste it, which is why they start their menu off with this popular roadside snack. What follows is an exploration of the country’s coast—moving from Mumbai to Tamil Nadu—with a strong focus on vegetables and seafood that makes for a welcome change from the more common meat-heavy northern dishes found across London.

Try the Gujarat Cosmo made with a home-brewed rose-petal tea or a gin and tonic garnished to perfection. Then embark on a voyage across southern India, opting for the Taste of Trishna’s Koliwada with intricately decorated small plates that blend smoke and spice in impressive dishes such as stuffed soft-shell crab. Delicious curries include the Iyengar Aubergine Varuval made with coconut, dry red chili, shallots, and curry leaf, and the Makai Saag, a creamed spinach and sweetcorn, which is served with lentil dal and truffled mushroom pilau. — Emma Russell

Amaya, Knightsbridge

If there are any preconceptions of a curry house, consider them banished at Amaya 's door. This is a slick, Michelin-star dining experience from Camellia Punjabi with dimmed lighting illuminating hardwood tables and terracotta statues. At the back is its open kitchen—the first in London—a glowing, surprisingly small, streamlined operation, backlit with shelves of flavored oils and broken into sections depending on whether a dish is flame-grilled, cooked in traditional tandoor clay oven pots, or freshly picked out of the fridge-cold herb garden. Everything is cooked to order so don’t expect any heavy, mulled flavors; think more elegantly spiced Indian tapas.

There's an emphasis on seafood, so expect a healthy offering of dishes such as rock oyster bhajitas, griddled king scallops, and tandoori wild prawns, as well as chargrilled sea bass and ginger and lime crab. Some of the highlights are in the unexpected, such as the crispy cabbage and noodle salad. On top of all of that, there’s also a seriously considered wine list, and an inventive cocktail menu—the mirchi martini is a true treat.

Gunpowder, various locations

Gunpowder —a tiny, homey restaurant run by Harneet and Devina Baweja—has been serving Indian small plates in Spitalfields since 2015. New this year is their second spot, a much bigger restaurant, in a development that has views of Tower Bridge. The best bit? The new space means you can finally book for large groups. Other than the size, the two joints are satisfyingly similar—though this one swaps the original’s brick-and-wood aesthetic with polished concrete interiors, zinc surfaces, and terracotta tones. Plus, they both dish up the very popular spice-encrusted Kashmiri lamb chops and spicy venison with a vermicelli doughnut.

Also delicious is the succulent Chettinad pulled duck. But it's one of the simplest plates on the menu that is our favorite: the signature aloo chaat, a mound of potatoes piled with yogurt and spiced-tamarind-and-date chutney. It's the perfect complement to the rest of the sharing plates. You won’t find naan on the menu at Gunpowder and you might not even need to order rice, but we find it hard to believe there's anyone that won't be won over by this inventive and flavor-packed menu. — Tabitha Joyce

Kutir, Chelsea

Set in a townhouse across the road from the Saatchi Gallery, chef Rohit Ghai and front-of-house Abhishake Sangwan's Kutir takes its theme from hunting expeditions in the Indian countryside. You ring the bell before being guided into a dining space of pistachio-green walls with mirrors and prints of elephants and tigers—the nature theme extends to vibrant bird-print panels on the bar and flower-branch lights and hypnotic tree wallpaper elsewhere.

For the full showcase of Ghai's skills, the Signature Expedition (one of three tasting menus) is packed with satisfyingly rich meat dishes and just-right spicy seafood— standouts among them are the crunchy prawn masala and velvety coconut sea bass with mussels. And when you feel certain you cannot fit in dessert, a tempting Valrhona-chocolate and banana square appears. — Katharina Hahn

Tamarind, Mayfair

Tamarind ’s been a steadfast fixture on London ’s Indian fine-dining scene for 24 years: old-school, elegant, and the first restaurant of its kind to win a Michelin star . The menu focuses on small plates and light tandoor grills—start with plump scallops swimming in a red lentil and curry sauce, meaty coconut and chili sea bass, or sensational lamb cutlets sealed with a gently spiced pistachio crumb. The chicken biryani with a pastry lid that’s ceremoniously cracked open at the table is always a good choice, as are the tender lamb osso bucco and a Keralan prawn curry mopped up with slithers of fluffy garlic naan and dollops of hot-pink raita.

There’s plenty for vegetarians too, or those who fancy something a bit healthier and fresher (making this a popular lunchtime spot). Try the brightly colored kale and papaya salads, and—a must-order—caramelized Brussels sprouts in a chestnut and mustard-seed sauce. — Teddy Wolstenholme

Soho Wala, Soho

Before you’ve even had time to order a gin and tonic at Soho Wala , fresh, miniature poppadoms with parmesan appear on your table alongside a bus-shaped napkin holder with the rather unexpected—but charming—message printed along the side: “For use in any kind of crisis." The only crisis is how quickly the poppadoms vanish, but you’ll soon forget when fragrant plates start to arrive.

Head chef Rajesh Parmar produces good, easy-to-order food that is comforting to its core and confidently fuss-free. The kali daal has an earthy texture with a good kick of heat that will bring a flush to your cheeks and comes with discs of light, buttery choor choor naan to scoop it up (those napkins come in handy). The bhelpuri, meanwhile—puffed rice and vegetables topped with pomegranate seeds, crunchy gram flour sev, and tamarind sauce—displays Parmar’s aptitude at balancing flavors and textures from Northern India (bhelpuri is often associated with Mumbai ). — Anna Prendergast

Kahani, Chelsea

Kahani , which means 'story' in Urdu, is the first restaurant from chef Peter Joseph, who had been at Michelin-starred Tamarind for 14 years. Its elegant location, just off Sloane Street, has been reflected in the interiors: velvet chairs, low lighting, and marble tables. Joseph serves up traditional Indian dishes using seasonal, British ingredients with a little influence from Spanish tapas culture. Menu highlights include the soft-shell crab with Mangalorean spices, smoked Malabar prawns with turmeric, and coconut and—the chef’s personal favorite—marinated tandoori broccoli, served on an artistic splatter of honey and crumbled poppadoms.

For those who have a sweet tooth, the medley of kulfis is a must—an Indian take on ice cream, in which eggs are replaced with evaporated milk to get a softer, creamier taste. And do try the special JCB No. 47 Brut from Mahārāshtra, an Indian sparkling wine named in honor of the country’s independence from Britain in 1947. — Luzrezia Worthington

Tamarind Kitchen, Soho

There’s something pleasingly jewel-box about the interior of Soho ’s Tamarind Kitchen (the little sister to Michelin-starred Tamarind) with its dark wood panels, blue-striped banquettes, and pomegranate-red walls hung with shiny brass plates. A new menu focuses on three grills—the tandoor, hot griddle, and charcoal—and all the wonderful things you can flame on them (ask the brilliant manager Arvind Chavhan for his recommendations).

Order small plates of smoked spicy chicken tikka, watercress seekh filed with onion raita, super-tasty chargrilled seabass with coconut and chili, meaty (and yet meat-free) lotus-root kebab, and tangerine-bright Kerala prawn curry as good as any you’ll taste in Fort Cochin. Accompanying it all are rotis hot off the heat with a trio of chutneys: tomato, fiery aubergine, and peach. And to finish, go for a rich and sticky gulab jamun with ginger kulfi and a colorful tropical trifle with pistachio sponge and mango jelly. — Gráinne McBride

Dishoom, Soho

First things first: expect a queue at Dishoom . And if you can stick it out, you'll be met with a bustling space styled on a Bombay café complete with spinning ceiling fans and vintage magazine prints on the walls. Opt for the lamb biriani, the bhel (puffed rice with a tangy tamarind chutney), and the black dal. But, best of all, we like Dishoom at breakfast (which is much easier, reservation-wise) because the sticky char-striped streaky bacon naan is excellent. If you're really hungry, go for The Big Bombay which comes with peppery Shropshire pork sausages, masala baked beans, grilled field mushrooms, and homemade buns.

Dishoom has multiplied since it arrived in Covent Garden in 2010, but it's doing so at a steady rate with five restaurants in London and one in Edinburgh . While this joint off Soho 's Carnaby Street is our favorite, the Shoreditch courtyard is particularly lovely too. Plus, one of the latest Indian restaurants in London to open its doors is Dishoom's newest outpost in Canary Wharf. — Tabitha Joyce

Brigadiers, The City

Unlike its neighbors, Brigadiers is not a chain but it is from the same team behind Gymkhana in Mayfair so you know you're in excellent hands. Unlike its fine-dining sibling, this City spot is themed as an Indian gastropub. Settle down in a booth (in a room without a screen) because their barbecue take on Indian fare is sizzling. Small-plate starters include skewers of Afghani lamb, smoked aubergine rotis, and the must-order chili chicken lettuce cups. Even the pappadums are amazing, with four different recipes on display.

Mains include plates of perfectly-grilled meats, from guinea fowl reshmi kebabs to tandoori lamb. Almost everything packs a fiery punch so order plenty of the sesame and cucumber raita to pile on everything. In addition to the two main dining rooms, there are a handful of private rooms making this a great spot for a party. — Tabitha Joyce

Benares, Mayfair

This is one of the stalwarts of upscale Indian cooking in London. Benares ' first gained a star under Atul Kochhar in 2007 and it’s been impressing diners with its generous servings of traditional-meets-modern dishes ever since. Now under the leadership of Exec Chef Sameer Taneja, it's a great place if you're looking to make an evening out of your meal. Kick off with a Passion Fruit Chutney Martini in the red-and-black bar. Mini poppadoms arrive at your table in the low-lit mirrored dining room, waiting to be slathered in apricot, gooseberry, and pickled-carrot dips.

Next up is a delicious Samosa Ragda Tartlet—crushed warm potato on Carom seed Tartlet. The scallops are a standout starter, baked in a coconut curry to keep in the flavor. For mains, there’s smoked chili marinated tandoori lamb cutlets with a spiced spinach purée and a hearty dish of roasted duck with crispy semolina bread. Keep it light (sort of) for dessert, with tangy mango and raspberry kulfi and rose bhapa doi (baked yogurt) with hibiscus-tea jelly. — Gráinne McBride

Darjeeling Express, Soho

Owner Asma Khan is a self-taught cook and previously a much-loved supper-club host. The open-plan kitchen inside Darjeeling Express , her first restaurant, is run by a team of women who, similarly, have no formal training—they cook from the heart, showcasing Khan's passion for traditional North Indian, Bengali, and Hyderabadi dishes. Aromatic mutton kebabs are stuffed with hung yogurt and fresh mint, while a slow-cooked Bengali-style goat curry is strewn with spice-soaked potatoes. The restaurant's steel-blue walls display a storyboard of pictures from Khan's childhood and the slatted wood benches, concrete tables, and Victorian tile patches are inspired by her childhood home. This is a personal project from an exceptional chef.

Jikoni, Marylebone

A homely spot with a menu that draws upon East Africa and the Middle East as well as Asia, Jikoni has the look of an arty aunt's house with its mix of Indian printed tablecloths, wicker chairs, and mismatched china. Sit back, get cozy, and enjoy reinvented brunch classics such as tamarind and pineapple glazed bacon with fenugreek waffles and fennel slaw, or poached egg and chili pickled cauliflower on caramelized pineapple piña colada pancakes. Also worth ordering are the lobster khichdee with a spicy moolie broth and coconut chutney, a green bean and cashew nut thoran, and the Pondicherry prawn puffs. To finish, indulge in childhood treats including peanut brittle and a light banana cake with miso butterscotch. — Amandip Uppal

Kricket, Soho

This incredible restaurant began as a pop-up in a 20-foot shipping container in Brixton. It wasn't long before all of London wanted a chair at chef Will Bowlby's mini kitchen table. Less than two years later, Kricket opened its first bricks-and-mortar restaurant in Soho. The design is a modern memoir to Mumbai , with bare walls, rough plastering, and large communal tables in a dimly lit basement.

The menu brings together the tastes of Mumbai and London, with British ingredients used to make the most of authentic flavors, aromas, and spices, inspired by Bowlby's first-hand experience of working in India's largest city. Guests are smitten with dishes such as crispy samphire pakoras, Keralan fried chicken, curry-leaf mayonnaise, pickled mouli, and tandoori monkfish. But if you order just one thing, make it the roast pumpkin plopped in a sweet spicy makhani sauce. It's worth noting that parties of four can book—useful in Soho. — Amandip Uppal

Bombay Bustle, Mayfair

From the brains behind Jamavar, Bombay Bustle is an exciting Maddox Street opening. Interiors are inspired by the bustling streets, and famed railways with booth seating that mirrors an old first-class railway coach and station-style signage to differentiate between the bar (the spot is so buzzy that you could happily just visit for drinks) and dining areas.

Come for the collection of gin cocktails, but stay for the small plates—favorites include the green chili and red onion bahji fritters, and the trio of spicy duck dosas. Then, there’s a tandoor menu featuring chaat masala chicken, as well as a tasty Cornwall lamb chop. For those who prefer curry, the Keralan fish is made with coconut milk and tamarind; and the paneer butter masala comes with charred cottage cheese, peppers, fresh tomatoes, and fenugreek. — Tabitha Joyce

Tandoor Chop House, Charing Cross

This is where a classic Brit chop house meets a traditional smoky North Indian eatery. The interiors of Tandoor Chop House are stripped-back but offset by a stunning mosaic-tiled floor and three large brass tandoor ovens. Order from the select cuts of meat, including a moist masala-boti-rubbed rib-eye, Amritsari lamb chops, and fiery black-pepper chicken tikka, as well as a classic British masala chicken in a marinade of hung curd, fresh, garlic, ginger, chili, and smoky spices. As an alternative to meat, there's also a whole tandoor-roasted cauliflower and delicious fish specials to choose from. The simple butter naans are pillowy soft, but the bone-marrow butter naan is the one to try. Be sure to end your meal with the sweet brûlée made from barbecue pineapple and chai. — Amandip Uppal

Cinnamon Bazaar, Covent Garden

A familiar face in the national media, Vivek Singh is a master of high-end feasting and is constantly exposing us to new tastes. Cinnamon Bazaar is his fourth restaurant (The Cinnamon Club is probably his best-known) and draws inspiration and interpretation from the colors, food, and energetic atmosphere of India's old spice markets. Interior doors are parrot-green and a statement ceiling is hung with baskets and panels of hot-pink silk draped to create an awning. While you're perusing the menu, order a Bazaar Old Fashioned cocktail made with Indian scotch, coconut sugar, and burnt cinnamon. Main courses include Indo-Chinese chicken wings with burnt chiles and double-cooked pork belly with curried yogurt, barley, pomegranate, and broccoli-smoked raita.

The best bit about the Cinnamon Bazaar is its roaming chaat cart, which allows guests a chance to pick ingredients and spices to create their own bespoke chaat, a crispy-crunchy-spicy-tangy Indian street food. — Amandip Uppal

Chourangi, Marble Arch

Named after a neighborhood in the vibrant city of Calcutta, Chourangi is fairly new to the beating heart of London’s food scene. Situated in Marble Arch, the menu is a contemporary fusion of European, Mogul, and Chinese flavors adapted from Bengal's rich 300-year-old history. Starters include prawn cutlet, a dish commonly enjoyed in Kolkata by local children as an after-school snack, and lotus stem potato chaat, a palette cleanser of sweet potato, pomegranate seeds, and crispy lotus stem on a bed of fresh yogurt.

The main dishes are large and best-enjoyed family-style, spanning steamed basmati rice and freshly made in-house Calcutta naan, alongside the tiger prawn malai curry (which is served in a coconut), and daak bungalow chicken curry. For dessert, the saffron pistachio kulfi is a must—vaguely resembling marzipan, this creamy ice lolly is a fun way to wind down the evening. — Megan Wilkes

Jamavar, Mayfair

Named after a type of intricate and vibrant 16th-century Kashmiri shawl, Jamavar is a stunning restaurant in the heart of Mayfair with a menu created by chef Surender Mohan that celebrates his love of authentic dishes from both the palatial north and coastal south. On the list are a wide range of specialties from all over India, but it's the exquisite seafood menu that really stands out. Try the wonderful soft scallops which are served with crispy puffed rice, or the delicate stone-bass tikka, which is soaked in milk and whole spices before being roasted in the tandoor and served with avocado chutney. — Amandip Uppal

Café Spice Namasté, Whitechapel

Jovial TV chef Cyrus Todiwala is the godfather of contemporary Parsi cooking, famous for bringing his unique Persian-Indian style to the London food scene. A short stroll from the Tower of London, Café Spice Namasté is housed in a Grade II-listed former magistrates court, with large stained-glass windows providing a gentle grandeur. The menu is packed with knowledge and some seriously unusual ingredients: this is the place to try rare meat dishes such as ostrich bhuna. But also come for the goat curry, which is wonderfully deep and meaty, or the Goan prawns that come in a thick, rich sauce. — Amandip Uppal

Chutney Mary, St James's

A stone’s throw from The Ritz, Chutney Mary offers its well-heeled clients the perfect venue for a Gourmet Indian dining experience. Located in St James’s and complete with a resident doorman, diners can begin their evening sipping a chutney Bloody Mary with a side of perfectly placed poppadoms, sweet and spicy chutneys, and deliciously crispy kale in the Pukka Bar cocktail.

The main dining room, where Indian design meets old-school glamor, offers intricately presented dishes from every region. Small plates not to miss include the spicy corn ribs, slivers of corn on the cob marinated in exquisitely zesty Bombay street masala spices, tandoori artichokes, and the melt-in-your-mouth scallops in Mangalorean sauce. Main courses include the tandoori wild Madagascan prawns from the Indian barbeque menu or the slow-cooked tawa beef flank with bone marrow curry. And if you still have the space left, the srikhand eton mess will ensure the (very attentive) waiters will have to carry you out at the end of the night. — Jessica Rach

Veeraswamy, Regent Street

Once frequented by Mahatma Gandhi and Charlie Chaplin, the Michelin-starred Veeraswamy is the UK's oldest Indian restaurant. It was founded 91 years ago by a retired Indian Army officer and his princess wife, and the menu features royal favorites from several regions of India. In keeping with its Roaring Twenties history, the Maharajah-style interiors have a timeless sophistication—twinkly chandeliers and candlesticks, fretwork screens, and hand-woven carpets—as does the menu. Try the subtly sweet coconut and sour tamarind flavors of the Malabar lobster curry, or the intense lamb shanks slow-cooked in bone-marrow sauce. Other favorites include a rich chicken makhani in a caramelized onion and tomato Delhi sauce, and the signature prawn curry.

The Punjab, Covent Garden

This fourth-generation, family-owned restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden has its feet firmly on the ground. Specializing in no-nonsense northern Indian cuisine, the menu at Grandad's Kali Daal is comfortingly old-school with favorites such as a tarka dhal bursting with smoky garlic, fried onions, cumin, red chili, and ghee. The vegetarian mattar paneer is creamy and fresh, while the distinct Achari lamb and chicken dishes are perfectly pickled in traditional Punjabi spices. The chicken tikka is particularly delicious with a soft, coconut-stuffed peshwari naan. But Grandad's Kali Daal, a take on a classic black daal, is the stand-out dish. — Amandip Uppal

Motu Indian Kitchen

This is not just any takeaway, this is indulgent Indian from the crew behind Hoppers and Gymkhana. With shiny kitchens across London, Motu Indian Kitchen uses the same suppliers and spice mixes as the Michelin-starred Gymkhana. The name Motu comes from the affectionate Hindi term for “fat man,” and the menu includes feast boxes, as well as dishes like slow-cooked dal, chicken korma with rosewater and cashew, and a mixed platter of tandoor-grilled meats. Go for the mustard seed and curry leaf-laced prawn masala with a spicy potato-stuffed aloo kulcha naan. — Amandip Uppal

Kanishka by Atul Kochhar, Mayfair

In the heart of Mayfair, Kanishka 's opulent, contemporary interiors are synonymous with the food that follows. Perfectly presented plates packed with color and flavor capture the essence of the cuisine and culture across the seven sister states in the northeast of India.

The crab bonda is an exquisite example of fusion and balance. Sharp and spicy kimchi and chili-tamarind chutney cut through the sweetness of the crab fritter—the lasting impression is that these opposites complement each other. For those wishing to be a little less adventurous but still wanting to explore the coalescence of flavors, Atul’s Chicken Tikka Pie will hit the spot, even more so when paired with a lightly spiced cocktail. Many of those who have grown up in Indian households will know that we often measure success in the kitchen by two factors: how perfectly round your rotlis are and an emptied bowl of daal. If you try anything at Kanishka, make it the daal. Rich, creamy buttery, and simple—it's the star of the show. — Nitish Mandalia

A version of this article originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller .

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London, the capital of Britain and the largest city in the United Kingdom, is also one of the most-visited cities in the world. London tourism offers a variety of experiences to the visitor, ranging from culture and heritage to modern fashion and gastronomy. The list of places to see in London includes four UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the Tower of London, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the old settlement of Greenwich and the site consisting of St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey and Palace of Westminster. Any trip to London is incomplete without paying a visit to the World Heritage Sites.

Once in London, travel by the excellent public transport to cover the London sightseeing hotspots. Ride the Tube, travel on the red buses, and hail the famous black cabs to explore the London tourist attractions. However, the city is best seen on foot and is one of the most walkable cities in the world.

Whether you are visiting London for the first time or the third, whether you are planning a London tour package with your family or a romantic London honeymoon package, the city will charm and win you over. Visit Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen. Proceed towards St. James Park, a charming garden ideal for leisurely walk and picnics during London holidays. Explore London attractions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Regents Park and Trafalgar Square. Don’t miss a joy ride on the London Eye, which allows you to see major landmarks of London. To make your London honeymoon package more pleasurable, take a cruise across the Thames River. London packages also provide you a chance to attend Shakespeare's famous plays performed at the Globe Theatre. Don’t forget to shop for souvenirs and craft items as a reminder of your London trip.

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London has a pleasant climate during spring and summer, and cold winters. Snowfall is also possible during parts of winter. Since rain is a year-round possibility in England, this should not be a consideration while working out the best time to visit London.

The months of March to May see the beginning of spring and cool temperatures in London, with days growing longer. The best time to visit London would be the summer months of June to August, when the London weather has a pleasant mix of sunshine and drizzle and the temperature ranges between 12 and 30 degrees C. This is also a good time to travel to London because of the various outdoor events that happen here at this time, and the long days that allow for extended visits to various London tourist places.

If you enjoy the chill of winter and the sight of snow, then winter will be the best time to visit London in that case. During winter the average London temperature ranges between 0 and 8 degrees C. One of the best things to do in London at this time is to tour the various holiday decorations and Christmas decorations that make London come alive from November onwards.

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London is one of the most well connected cities in the world, and has daily flights operating to and from every corner of the world. While there are 5 airports in London, the most important ones from the point of view of London tourism are Heathrow and Gatwick.

Direct flights to London from Delhi are available on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air India. Direct flights from Mumbai to London are available on British Airways and Air India. British Airways also operates direct flights to London from Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad while Air India operates a direct flight from Ahmedabad to London.

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Once in London, travel by public transport to cover the sightseeing hotspots. London is home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a number of fascinating tourist attractions. Here are just a few suggestions on the places to visit in London during your trip.

This is possibly the most widely recognized clock face in the world. The Big Ben is the nickname given to the bell in the Elizabeth Tower of Westminster, one of the most iconic sights associated with London. The clock is known to have survived even bombing during World War II, and has featured in numerous international as well as Bollywood movies. The Big Ben is currently undergoing renovations, and is scheduled to open to the public again sometime in 2020. A photo stop at the Big Ben is an essential part of any London sightseeing tour.

Buckingham Palace

The official London residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning British monarch, Buckingham Palace is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world. If you are planning to travel on your London holiday package between July and October, you may even have an opportunity to visit the Palace on one of the official tours. The Palace with its sumptuous State Rooms is one of the most spectacular places to see in London. It houses a magnificent display of art, Sevres porcelain, and one of the world’s largest collections of clocks. The Gardens of the Buckingham Palace are also worth a visit during your London sightseeing.

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Amongst the new London attractions, this riverside observation wheel on the Southbank of the River Thames is one of the most popular places to visit in London. A ride on the London Eye gives the visitor a panoramic view of various London tourist places along the river. The view is particularly spectacular around sunset when the light is golden. To avoid having to stand in a long queue, we recommend that visitors prebook this attraction and have it included in their London packages.

Tower of London

This oldest of London attractions is of special importance to the history buffs. This 900-year old building beside the River Thames has served variously as a royal palace, a prison, a treasury house and a place for executions. You can walk through perfectly preserved royal bedchambers, marvel at the Crown Jewels, and gaze at the spot where famous executions like those of Anne Boleyn, Sir Thomas More and Cromwell were carried out.

Windsor Castle

This 11 th century castle is the country estate of the British monarch and the largest and oldest occupied castle anywhere in the world. The best way to explore this historic place is to take the free guided tour of the Castle Precincts, which is led by a Warden and will give you insights into the history of the castle. Afterwards, use the multimedia guide included with your ticket to explore the Castle at your own place. An excursion to Windsor Castle is one of the best things to do in London on a free day. You can prebook this tour as a part of London packages to avoid standing in a long queue later.

What to eat in London

Apart from visiting the important London tourist places, a London trip would be incomplete without trying out some dishes that typify quintessential English cuisine. Trying the local British food is an unmissable aspect of London tourism!

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English breakfast: A full English breakfast, also called a “fry-up”, is a traditional cooked breakfast that usually includes fried eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, bread or toast, butter and tea or coffee. A lot of London restaurants and café offer a full English breakfast, just choose one near where you are staying!

Bangers and Mash: A favourite home-style meal found in many London pubs and cafes, Bangers and Mash is nothing but flavoured sausages served with mashed potatoes. Sometimes, gravy or mashed peas may be added as well. For the best taste of this comfort food, check out Breakfast Club or Mother Mash.

Yorkshire pudding: A Yorkshire pudding is rarely served alone – it is usually an accompaniment to a roast or something similar. This is a simple baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, milk and flour. To try different sweet and savoury versions of this humble pudding, visit the Reform Social and Grill restaurant in London.

Shepherd’s Pie: This savoury pie consists of minced red meat cooked in gravy, topped with mashed potato and baked in a pie crust. It is a popular dish in London pubs and restaurants.

Indian restaurants in London

If the craving for Indian food strikes you while you are on your London tour, do not despair. Here are just a few suggestions of Indian restaurants in London that you could visit.

• Pukka Bar at Chutney Mary – St. James’s
• Tiger Bay Shisha Lounge – Kingsbury Road
• Amrutha Lounge - Earlsfield
• Taste of Nawab – Muswell Hill
• Indian Room - Balham
• The Sitara – Upper Holloway

Fun things to do in London

London is a cosmopolitan city, offering the visitor a range of interesting things to do apart from the visiting the main London tourist places. Here are some suggestions on how to make your London trip more memorable:

Take a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: Discover London from the top of an open-top double decker bus through this tour. Start from any point along the route, and continue according to the validity of your ticket. You can step off at any of the stops to explore the London attractions in any area at your pace, and board the next bus. It’s the most convenient way to explore the city. The bus provides audio commentaries, on-board guides and maps.

Marvel at the view from the Shard: At 800 ft., the uber modern Shard near London Bridge offers unparalleled views of London from the tallest observation gallery in the city. It is one of the popular places to visit in London, especially amongst those who are fond of photography. The view is particularly amazing around sunset. This is the tallest building in all of Western Europe, and fun fact – even the restrooms offer panoramic views of London!

Warner Bros. Studio Tour: Enter the world of Harry Potter with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. See the Hogwarts Express, pose for pictures at Platform 9 ¾ and discover the props and special effects of the famous movies. Explore the landmark sets like the Great Hall, Diagon Alley and more. This is one of the top things to do in London for all Potter fans.

Take a stroll in Hyde Park: The expansive Hyde Park is considered the green lungs of London. Covering a huge area of 350 acres with over 4000 trees, ornamental flower gardens, a lake with two lakeside restaurants, it is one of the most beautiful places to visit in London. Visitors can easily spend a pleasant afternoon here, admiring the Diana fountain, feeding the ducks, or just strolling in the pleasant environs. The Park is a venue for activities around the year such as boating and cycling in summer and ice skating in winter. If you are on a London honeymoon package, you would enjoy spending some leisurely hours together at this beautiful outdoor space.

Look around in Camden market: Camden is one of the most vibrant areas in London. It is a popular place to visit for shopping and entertainment, with a variety of live music venues, cafes and bars available. For shoppers, this market offers unique products like vintage fashion, antiques, hand-made jewellery, and quirky homeware. 

Take a Rock Music tour: On this unforgettable tour, explore London’s connection with the history of rock music. Visit the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing and other sites associated with the Beatles, the former homes of Ringo and Paul, Apple HQ, Jimmy Page’s House, Pink Floyd’s studio, Amy Winehouse and Rolling Stones sites, and more. Get to hear insider stories about your favourite rock musicians from your knowledgeable guide. For a lover of classic rock music, this could be the highlight of a London tour package!

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Frequently Asked Questions about London Travel

Q) How much does a London trip cost?

A: The cost of London packages would vary according to inclusions, travel period and whether you are choosing a group package or a customised independent London tour package. On an average, a London holiday package would cost around 1 Lakh per person.

Q) What is the cheapest time to travel to London?

A: The fall months of September and October are the best time for your London holidays if you wish to save on cost.

Q) Are London packages expensive?

A: London is more expensive to visit than most European cities. This is largely due to the currency value of the British Pound, as well the higher cost of London sightseeing, hotels, visa, food etc.

Q) What can you do at night in London?

A: There are a lot of things to do in London after dark. Some ideas of possible after-hours London tourist attractions are given below:

• • Visit Comedy clubs
• • Take a Soho Food Tour
• • Ride the London Eye
• • Enjoy Happy Hours in London Bars
• • Watch a Play or Musical at the Theatre

Q) Where should I stay in London?

A: The best places to stay during your London holidays are those that have easy access to public transport and are close to the main London tourist attractions. Depending on your budget, you can pick hotels in any of these areas:

• • Covent Garden
• • Kensington, Belgravia, and Chelsea
• • Westminster & St James
• • Soho & Leicester Square
• • Camden Town & Primrose Hill

This guide to London tourism should give you a fair idea of the main places to see in London and all the fun things to do in London city. So get started now in planning your ideal London tour package or your London honeymoon package with MakeMyTrip!

Ques. How much does a tour to London cost?

Ans. You will find several kinds of London tour packages with varying durations and rates. For instance, you can choose a 3 nights and 4 days trip to London at ₹ 78,156 per person, if you are intent on exploring only the UK capital. If you wish to combine Zurich and Paris with your trip, then you can purchase an 8 nights and 9 days package for the three cities at ₹ 2,29,232 per head. You may also choose a package for London and Scotland along with other parts of England. For example, you can book an 8 nights and 9 days package at ₹ 2,93,640 per person that covers London, Glasgow, Manchester and Lancaster. There are options available to suit every budget.

Ques. How many days are enough for London?

Ans. London tour packages have varying durations, depending on the attractions and activities that you wish to cover during your stay. Most experts recommend staying in London for a minimum of 4-5 days. This will give you sufficient time to take in the spectacular monuments and historical sites along with enjoying a bit of shopping and nightlife. London is a massive city and hence you will have to focus more on Central London, which contains most tourist attractions such as the London Eye, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and more. You’ll also find plenty of shopping, dining and nightlife destinations here. You shouldn’t miss out on the Thames River cruise, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park and the iconic British Museum too.

Ques. How much is the UK visa fee?

Ans. Worried about applicable visa charges while booking your London tour package? You need not be! There are several kinds of visas available with varying charges. The standard visitor visa applies for the UK, Jersey, Isle of Man and Guernsey, with a charge of USD 129. Visas for longer tenures up to two years can cost nearly USD 485.

Ques. Can I use my Indian SIM in London?

Ans. Whenever you’re planning to book a London tour package, make sure you know about the network and connectivity aspects. You can use your Indian SIM in London, subject to the following aspects: Your Indian SIM card should stay unlocked. Contact your Indian carrier for this purpose. The Indian SIM card should have compatibility with networks in the UK. Also verify this aspect with your service provider to know whether they already have an agreement with any network in the UK. Alternatively, you can buy a UK SIM card from any local provider, choosing from options like pre-paid, pay-as-you-go or post-paid, based on your usage needs. Follow the instructions given by the service provider in the UK to active your UK SIM card in your mobile phone. You will have to update the settings on your mobile phone in most cases.

Ques. Which are the best months to visit London?

Ans. While London is mostly regarded as a year-round destination for work and leisure, most people prefer booking London tour packages for the peak season between June and August. The weather stays delightfully warm at this time, while the city comes alive with multiple events alongside. The off-season is between the months of November and February which witness wet and chilly winters.

Ques. What to wear during a London trip?

Ans. While checking out London tour packages online, make sure to create a list of essentials including clothing for your trip. London is a relaxed and liberal city without any dress codes. However, you should carry clothing in accordance with the season. Irrespective of the time of year, you should always have comfortable walking shoes along with jeans, a jacket, rain jacket or raincoat, umbrella and some layers along with sunglasses. Layering up with comfortable tees/tops and light woollen is highly recommended on your trip.

Ques. Can I use ATMs in London?

Ans. Currency is an important part of planning or booking any London tour package. You should try and exchange as much currency as possible in India before setting foot in London. When it comes to using ATMs in the UK capital, a majority of them take Visa (Plus) and MasterCard (Cirrus) cards. Most debit and credit cards in London are owned by any of these two global networks. Check with your bank beforehand to verify whether your debit/credit card will function in London. All ATM machines in the city showcase the logos of accepted card networks in order to give you a better idea.

Ques. What food is London known for?

Ans. Your London tour package should not only be about exploring the city’s historical attractions, but also about enjoying its lip-smacking local cuisine. Some of the must-try dishes in the city include the following: Bangers and Mash The Full English Breakfast, which is a quintessentially London thing to do. Scotch Eggs Fish and Chips The elaborate London tradition of afternoon tea. Pie and Mash Chicken Tikka Masala Spaghetti Bolognese In case you were wondering, Indian food is not just widely available in London but has also become immensely popular throughout the city. You’ll find curry houses and fine-dining restaurants serving up delicious Indian delicacies for guests.

Ques. Is London good for shopping?

Ans. Make sure you have ample time in your London tour package to check out some of the city’s iconic shopping streets and destinations. Some of them include the following: Bond Street- This is ideal for luxury brand lovers where they can find Valentino, Abercrombie & Fitch, Tiffany & Co, Burberry, Louis Vuitton and the likes. It’s also where you’ll chance upon the sole Victoria’s Secret store in the UK. Piccadilly Circus- You’ll love the bustling vibe of the area with its innumerable shopping destinations and proximity to Soho with its nightlife joints and vintage clothing stores. Fortnum & Masons is a must-visit here, along with one of Europe’s biggest bookstores, Waterstones. Regent Street- A charming shopping district, you’ll love it for the fabulous window displays and decorations along with top names like Liberty of London and Ferrari, to name a few. Covent Garden- A famous market, it has been around for centuries now and offers affordable apparel, souvenirs, handmade crafts, boutiques, fabulous cheese and a lot more.

Ques. Which are some of the best places to stay in London for tourists?

Ans. Accommodation is a crucial detail while planning to book any London tour package. Here are some popular areas in London for tourists: The West End- First timers love the West End, with its proximity to Piccadilly, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, along with theatres, the British Museum, Oxford Street and so on. Westminster- Staying here gives you access to several attractions like the Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, National Galleries, Trafalgar Square and the National Galleries. South Bank and London Bridge- Many tourists prefer this zone for its access to attractions like The Shard and its viewing platform, Borough Market, London Eye, Tate Modern and the National Theatre. Soho- If you want to explore the nightlife of London, Soho is the best place to stay during your trip. You’ll find several vibrant bars, pubs and other joints in the area. Do not miss Bob Bob Ricard, Yautcha and the historic Curzon Cinema.

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The Indian community is part of the colorful, multicultural society which cities such as London take great pride and celebration in.

When traveling it’s hard not to find yourself enraptured by the world we live in. Each of the world’s locales has a unique character; every country, city, or other landmark is like no other. That being said, none of them exist in a vacuum. And with each year that passes the world seems to grow smaller and smaller. People can go and live anywhere they want, provided they have the money to do so. As a result many find themselves in places radically different than where they were born. In a previous article I examined what it’s like to be African-American in Japan, however there are countless other examples of travelers, expats, and immigrants finding a new home in a country with a very different culture than theirs. Some immerse themselves in the culture of their new homes—while others bring their culture with them. And some, such as the UK’s Indian Diaspora, do both.

India’s modern history is closely tied to that of the United Kingdom. In the 19 th century the British Empire ruled over the entire subcontinent; it was not until 1947 that India gained its independence from the crown. In the seven decades since then the two countries have taken different paths, but they maintain very close relations. Many Indians have immigrated to the United Kingdom, and today British Indians are the country’s largest ethnic minority. They have had a tremendous effect on the culture of the United Kingdom, as well as the character of its major cities. London and Leicester in particular are home to large communities of South Asian people.

Mandavi Kaushik is but one of many immigrants who enjoys life in the United Kingdom. “It’s just such a beautiful place,” she says. “There’s so much to see and do there. You could go shopping, visit a museum, or even just explore and take in the scenery.” She came to the United Kingdom fourteen years ago; nowadays she runs a popular fashion and lifestyle blog called The Red Notebook . Like many British Indians she resides in London, a city with a large population of immigrants from South Asia. Most of London’s Indian community resides on the western end of the city, with the district of Southall being known as “Little India.” As a very cosmopolitan and diverse place, London has many opportunities available for people coming to live and work there. It also acts as a gateway to Europe – though Mandavi notes that Brexit might complicate things.

Despite successfully integrating into British society, immigrants from India maintain much of their cultural identity. The children of immigrants also carry on their cultural legacy, and many – such as blogger Victoria Das – consider themselves more Indian than British. On her blog London Ki Ladki she closely follows South Asian fashion and culture, as well as the latest Bollywood movies. “My background heavily influences my side-line hustle in blogging,” she says. “The blog is my outlet to share my passion for South East Asian culture and share knowledge about what is going on in events, London dining, Bollywood and the UK’s fashion scene with others.” Victoria sees life is London as liberating, and notes that while both she and her friends’ parents tend to be more conservative, being raised in Britain has given her own generation a more liberal outlook on life.

British Indians have had a profound influence on British culture as a whole. Both Mandavi and Victoria mention that Indian holidays have become big community events. Diwali –  the Festival of Lights –  is held every autumn in Trafalgar Square; the city’s mayor is always involved in the festivities. Holi and Eid are also widely celebrated. Indian food has also become very popular, with chicken tikka masala becoming one of the country’s most popular dishes. The exact origin of the recipe is unknown, but it was either created in India or developed in the United Kingdom by Bangladeshi and Indian-born chefs. Many popular British movies such as Bend it Like Beckham and Slumdog Millionaire were created by Indian directors, while movies and music from Bollywood are increasingly popular. “The Indian diaspora is making a huge mark in the creative/media scene,” Victoria observes. “For a creative like myself who works in marketing it’s exciting to see this shift.” But perhaps the single largest influence India has had on British culture is the United Kingdom’s love of tea. During the 18 th and 19 th centuries Indian tea made its way to Britain, becoming a major cultural touchstone in the process. Were it not for India, it’s very likely there would be no “tea-time.” While India has made quite a mark on the United Kingdom, their cultural exchange goes both ways: the game of cricket is huge in India, to the point that Mandavi jokingly compares it to a religion.

Despite all that Indian immigrants have achieved in the United Kingdom, Mandavi does note that there are still some undercurrents of racism and xenophobia. The situation has only worsened with the increase of racial tension that has spread across Europe, as well as the success of Brexit. “The mood is definitively different after Brexit,” she says. “There’s a lot of uncertainty among minorities here as to what comes next.” Mandavi describes it as a “closing down” of the country, preventing people outside the United Kingdom from being able to chip in. Despite everything she remains optimistic, hoping that everything will work out in the future.

No matter what happens, there’s one thing that remains obvious to me: the world will keep shrinking. People will keep traveling to and fro, experiencing new places as they do. If there’s one thing that stood out to me during my examination of travelers, expats, and immigrants in countries populated by different cultures or ethnicities it’s this: despite some racism and xenophobia, overall they are treated with respect. Despite the dark shadow the United Kingdom once cast over India, today Indian born immigrants, expats, and travelers are accepted. As Victoria says, “The Indian community is part of the colorful, multicultural society which cities such as London take great pride and celebration in.” To me, it’s a sign that although we still have much to do, we can take comfort in the fact that quite a lot of progress has been made. And while borders may close, we will always be united in the experiences we share with one another.

Jeremy Mancino

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Jeremy is a native of New Jersey who’s been all across the country and loved every minute of it. He is passionate about the world we live in and wants to see as much of it as he possibly can. When not writing he is at the mercy of his very demanding Dalmatian.

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Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participates in World Travel Market (WTM) 2023, London from 6 - 8 November 2023.

Ministry of Tourism, along with various stakeholders including tour operators and state tourism departments is participating in WTM London from 6 - 8 November 2023. The Ministry of Tourism has taken a space of 650 square meters for the Incredible India Pavilion at WTM 2023, London to showcase varied tourism products and series of transformative experiences for travellers to India under the theme ‘Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023’.

The formal inauguration of the Indian Pavilion was done by Ms. V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and H.E. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the UK in the presence of  Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa. The inauguration of the India Pavilion was done with ribbon cutting, lamp lighting, Ganesh Vandana and welcome remarks by Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and by High Commissioner of India to the UK.

After the inauguration, the Indian delegation and participants went around the Indian Pavilion and booths of various participating states and other stakeholders. Throughout the day, Incredible India organized various Cultural Performances, henna and Yoga Sessions. The Secretary, Ministry of Tourism attended the UNWTO –WTTC Tourism Ministers Summit on ‘Transforming Tourism through Youth and Education’ held at Elevate Stage. Throughout the day, the Secretary Tourism met important tour operators, media and important stakeholders in the UK market.

In WTM 2023, 47 participants including tour operating companies / DMCs, State Tourism Departments from Delhi, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Assam and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) are participating in the Incredible India Pavilion whereas States Tourism Departments of Kerala, Karnataka, Ladakh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, have taken their own pavilions to showcase their products and services and connect with potential clients and partners.

During its participation the Ministry of Tourism would like to use WTM 2023, London as a platform to bring together professionals from various sectors of the travel and tourism industry. The platform would be used for networking, business opportunities, and the exchange of ideas and information as the event attracts a diverse range of attendees, including travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hoteliers, cruise lines, travel technology providers, tourism boards, and other professionals in the travel and hospitality sector.

Besides showcasing varied tourism products and series of transformative experiences for travellers to India under the theme ‘Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023’ the focus of Ministry of Tourism would be on promoting sustainable tourism. The Ministry of Tourism has launched the ‘Travel for LiFE’ program on 27th September 2023 on the occasion of World Tourism Day . The initiative is based on Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, as a global mass movement led by India urging individuals and communities to act for the protection of the environment against the effects of the climate change.

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The Best Indian Restaurants in London

Dishes with a sense of place, regional specialities, and more

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London has a thrilling and rapidly evolving Indian restaurant scene — but many visitors play safe and only stick to the places they know: Dishoom, Veeraswamy, and Gymkhana — an exquisite venue that’s been left off this list simply because it’s so widely visited.

Most restaurants serve a generic menu of chaats, what can be loosely termed as ‘Punjabi’ food, South Indian dosas, and Indian-Chinese dishes because that’s what the majority of diners want and expect. However, the best way to enjoy an Indian restaurant is with a sense of adventure. Always make a point of finding out which region’s food it specialises in, where the chefs and owners are from, and what their signature dishes are. Give the familiar fare a miss and try something new — there’s much more to Indian food than curries.

These are London’s most exciting Indian restaurants right now, in which chicken tikka may be replaced with chingri macher, and samosas swapped with sabudana vada.

Note: It was important to get to grips with the exciting and constantly evolving Indian dining scene, to take its current temperature, and find answers to questions such as: are Southall and Wembley the best places to eat Indian; and why are Modern Indian venues opening at such a rapid rate? The formulation of this guide has taken over 18 months, with visits and re-visits to around 150 restaurants.

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This smart two-floor Southall venue is all clean lines and glossy surfaces. It’s been around for four decades — opened by the then 16- and 17-year-old siblings, Sanjeev and Sanjay Anand, whose grandfather Bishan Das Anand founded the well-regarded Brilliant Hotel in Nairobi. Madhu’s was their father Jagdish Kumar’s nickname; and in the early days, their mother Krishna Kumari was the head chef. Kenyan influences abound in dishes such as yoghurt-marinated baby poussin, and tender lamb ribs laminated with chilli and lemon. Fresh coriander-flecked pakoras in fennel-flavoured yoghurt kadhi, slender aubergines on a stem with baby potatoes, and butter chicken made to an old family recipe are among the most popular dishes. Cauliflower with fenugreek leaves is as good as what might be found in a Punjabi home kitchen; and dal makhani quietly trumps flashier versions found elsewhere. Don’t miss Punjabi samosas made with beautifully flaky ‘khasta’ pastry.

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Supperclub host and in-demand caterer Pritha Mukherjee, who once ran Kolkata Kitchen from her flat in north-west London, opened this hidden gem in Harrow almost a year ago. Named after the Bengali word for poppy seeds, it’s a smart place with beautifully folded white napkins and framed photos of Kolkata city scenes. There’s nuanced home-cooking to be found here: eggs cuddled under a thick duvet of white poppy seed paste; slow-cooked mutton kosha; raw green jackfruit with raisins and spices; and delicate rohu fish curry. Also not to be missed are toasted cashew-studded beetroot chops served with a zig-zag of aam kasundi made from raw green mangoes and mustard paste; Bengali aloo dum with pillowy discs of green pea kochuri; and cholar (chana) dal with coconut pieces, as sweet and as complex in its simplicity as the sentiments evoked by a Rabindranath Tagore tale.

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This simple Maharashtrian vegetarian snack bar has expanded into a chain across west and north London — but the original in Hounslow is by far the best. Yes, the vada pav is very good, cushioned into lively red chilli, coconut, and garlic chutney-smeared, correctly trashy white bread rolls — but misal pav that’s the main draw. One of the most famous Maharashtrian dishes with countless regional variations, it’s rarely found elsewhere in London. Here, the sprouted bean stew comes in a vibrant red chilli rassa (gravy) fragrant with goda masala (black spice mix), topped with farsan (thick sev) and more of those bread rolls. Other classics include ‘coriander sticks’ or kothimbir vadi made from masses of fresh coriander and chickpea flour, sabudana vada (tapioca and potato patties), sabudana khichdi (similar, but in the form of a scramble), and poha (rice flakes with potatoes). To drink, there’s ‘cutting chai’ — Mumbai’s famous ‘half cup of tea’.

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This simple, neat vegetarian café in Wembley is owned by a Gujarati family from Africa — though there are few African influences on the cooking; the food being exactly like a grandma’s kitchen in Gujarat. The thalis — which is what everyone comes here for — include vegetable shaaks such as aubergine and spinach, or cauliflower with peas and potatoes; sweet-sour Gujarati dal or kadhi; assorted flatbreads, and rustic items like khichdi and bajri rotla (pearl millet flatbreads). Everything is demurely spiced and understated, nourishing and comforting. Every single dish is continually cooked from scratch by a team of older Gujarati women; and their warm and generous hospitality and delicious food attracts hordes of bachelors, students, and elderly people hankering after a taste of home. This is the sort of old-school fare that’s disappearing from the homes of Gujaratis, both in the U.K. and India.

Ex-Gymkhana chefs Nand Kishor and Sanjay Gour’s cosy, contemporary, colourful North Indian in Epsom is extraordinarily popular, and it’s easy to see why: the reassuringly short menu is filled with very well-executed dishes such as guinea fowl and chicken seekh kabab with apple murabba, and lamb chops enlivened by kasundi mustard relish. Streaked with green, spinach, potato, and onion pakoras don’t just look pretty, they’re freshly fried and not the hard, overcooked ‘double fried’ lumps found in inferior places. There’s more greenery in fragrant vegetable biryani, generously packed with asparagus, peas and Jerusalem artichokes — a combination that works surprisingly well, especially with the crunch of plentiful fried onions.

Most Londoners mispronounce the name of this popular London-origin mini-chain as ‘say-gaar’ — in fact, it’s ‘saa-gar’, which means ocean. It’s one of the few South Indian restaurants to showcase the simple vegetarian food of Udupi in Karnatka, centred on fresh vegetables, beans, and grains. The elegantly austere Hammersmith branch is the original and by far the best. Opt for the generous Udupi thali, which comes with various dals and lentil broths, and a regularly-changing selection of vegetables that may include crushed potatoes with a tempering of urad lentils and curry leaves, a side vegetable that might include shredded white cabbage with carrots, or ivy gourd or swede, and chayote cooked in a mellow yoghurt and coconut gravy fired up with green chillies. The flavours are gentle and nuanced, in keeping with the confidently understated look and mood of the place.

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One of London’s best-known Indian chefs Rohit Ghai opened this impressive venue at the end of 2018, replacing was once another famous Modern Indian: Vineet Bhatia’s Rasoi (and later VBL). Alluding to themes of countryside, wildlife, and game hunting, Kutir means ‘a small cottage with thatched roof in the middle of a forest’ — a description somewhat at odds with the chintzy townhouse location in Chelsea, its elaborately printed wallpaper, heavy gilded mirrors, and artfully painted tiles. Any presuppositions are turned on their head when Gujarati dhokla arrive with apple slices and an entourage of salad leaves, a combination that works magnificently; and deep, dark venison cooked in mustard oil is paired with a decoratively scrunched-up paratha. Kashmiri lamb rogan josh, with an intriguing back note of stone flower spice, is served with Bihari-style mashed purple potato chokha; and jackfruit kofta startles with a tomato-onion sauce of a breathtaking depth of flavour.

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Understated in its elegance, this cosy two-room Modern Indian in Marylebone is owned by the same team as Brigadiers (and the temporarily closed Gymkhana): the renowned JKS restaurant group helmed by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi. Here there are contemporary interpretations of coastal cuisines — including speciality dishes of the fishing communities — from India’s western coast that stretches from Maharashtra and Goa down to Karnataka and Kerala. This includes Karnataka-style aubergines and lemon rice laced with fresh coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves, dried red chillies, raw green mangoes, tamarind, and chana dal (used as a spice). Despite not being connected to the famous fish restaurant of the same name in Mumbai, seafood is very much a speciality here — the highlight being seafood paniyaram: mini muffin-like rice and split urad lentil ‘pancake’ puffs, studded with prawns and scallops, offset by the mild sweetness of accompanying crab chutney.

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Iqbal Wahhab launched this upscale Indian in 2001, but it wasn’t long before he parted company; and now it’s very much executive chef Vivek Singh’s baby. It’s located in a magnificent Grade II listed building of the former Westminster Library, a large space with two bars set over two floors. The book-lined dining room has a cinematic feel, with bright white walls, bright white tablecloths and bright lights. The former gentlemen’s club décor, beloved of the MPs who regularly dine here, has given way to lighter space that makes diners feel like they’re in a movie. ‘Bombay-style vegetables’ with truffled pao and jerusalem artichoke crisps is essentially pao bhaji with a culinary college education. The restaurant is famous for game and fish dishes, such as lobster with kokum dip and dried shrimp chutney; and tandoori venison loin with fenugreek and robust black stone flower reduction. The spicing is spirited, and the sheer variety of speciality ingredients and techniques is dazzling.

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Probably the best place to eat and drink in the City’s renowned Bloomberg Arcade, this smart sports bar is inspired by Indian army mess bars popular with military regiments — but also has the good looks, shiny surfaces, and sturdy furniture of classic British gentlemen’s clubs. Like other Indian pubs and bars, the emphasis is on kababs, chops, chaats, sandwiches, and barbecue dishes that are handy to pick up and eat while eyes are focused on the screen. Glazed puff pastries filled with gorgeously spiced guinea fowl come with fragrant green chutney for dipping; and a chaat of lotus root slices and puffed lotus seeds balances the tangy with the savoury. Mashed aubergines with toasted sweetcorn on miniature Rajasthani chickpea flour flatbreads have a deep smokiness that doesn’t overpower the spicing; and lamb kababs are juicy and properly charred on all sides. This is superlative snacking.

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Udaya Kerala Restaurant

Located parallel to the main drag of the High Street in East Ham, this Kerala restaurant is superior to even the best South Indian restaurants in the area. It’s a neat, cosy place festooned with ornaments and paintings, including a striking nettipattam: a decorative shield used as an adornment for the trunks of elephants. Chicken 65 (with or without bone, a dish which originated in Chennai) and gobi 65, delicately spiced with cardamom and black pepper, are some of the tastiest versions found in London. Seafood is very much a strong point here, with lively spicing found in crab fry and squid curry. Fresh spices flown in from Kerala perk up a complex black chickpea curry, eaten with mashed cassava root that should be rolled into balls with fingers. Egg roast features whole, shallow-fried boiled eggs in a pool of thick gravy studded with dried red chillies, with crunchy cabbage thoran making an excellent foil. Don’t miss the lacy doilies of appams, spongy in the middle and crisp around the edges — better here than other restaurants in the area.

Hyderabadi Spice

One of the very few venues in London to showcase the exquisitely complex cuisine of Hyderabad, this small, modest-looking East Ham café attracts large family crowds, so be prepared to wait. There are many classics from the region, such as nizami gosht, kuska bagara, and haleem — but the one thing everyone comes here for is the generously portioned, excellent-value biryani. It more than lives up to expectations: cooked dum style, but served without the theatrics of a pastry lid, the golden grains of rice are generously studded with beautifully spiced lamb, chicken, seafood, whole boiled eggs, or vegetables, then topped with a tangle of crisp caramelised onions. This is also one of the few places to find khubani ka meetha, a classic pudding of stewed dried apricots and apricot kernels steeped (here very deeply) in cream; and ‘Irani chai’, a strong, slow-brewed Persian tea made with reduced milk solids ubiquitous in Hyderabad, but not widely available in London. 

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70 Days from India to London? This Ultimate Road Trip Snakes 12,000 Miles

Within a week of Adventures Overland announcing on its Instagram page that it was launching a bus service from the Indian capital New Delhi to London—a distance of 4,168 miles—the company was inundated with thousands of inquiries about it, despite the $20,185 fare.

"Our website has been visited over 150 million times and 25,000 people have already downloaded the brochure and registered their details since we announced the service," said Tushar Agarwal, co-founder of the company that offers self-drive expeditions and specializes in road trips. It's based in Gurugram, one of New Delhi's satellite cities.

Agarwal and his partner Sanjay Madan announced the bus service to London on August 15, India's 74th Independence Day. The duo hold a Guinness World Record for driving the longest distance in a single country (Australia) in 2013, and are familiar with the Delhi to London overland journey.

They conducted three previous road trips with self-driven car convoys on the same route, once in each of the last three years.

"In 2017, we undertook our first road trip to London , with a convoy of 13 cars and 27 people," says Agarwal who did his first solo London-to-Delhi trip in 2010. "It was a big success."

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"At that time there were a lot of queries from people who wanted to do the trip but did not want to drive. That is when we started thinking about the bus service. But it took a pandemic and months of forced pause to make it a reality."

The bus service will be a first of sorts for Agrawal and Madan, who will be using a vehicle of their own to ferry the passengers, instead of simply facilitating the travel and escorting a convoy of cars owned by their clients.

"The bus is being customized to add all the necessities, comforts, and luxuries like high-speed wi-fi, powerful air-conditioning [and] beverages on board to make the journey comfortable," said Agarwal. "Every single route in each country has been vetted to ensure that the journey is seamless. We take charge of documentation, paperwork, visas, and permits to ensure that the entire focus of participants is on experiencing the journey."

The "hop-on-hop-off" Bus to London will have to take a circuitous route through 18 countries and travel approximately 12,427 miles over 70 days just to avoid going through Pakistan, with whom India has ongoing cross-border tensions.

The route will pass through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, and Belgium before reaching London.

Cutting through Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, instead, would have shaved off 5,000 miles from the trip.

For Agarwal and Madan, however, a few extra miles are nothing when it comes to the safety that they believe this route offers. And they are hopeful that the recent skirmishes with China don't toss a spanner into the works.

"India has very strong trade relations with China and we are talking to each other to resolve the issue, so I don't think that the situation will escalate enough to affect the trip," said Agarwal. "If it does, we will comply with the government's directives."

Those who have taken similar trips with Adventure Overland vouch for the experience.

Pardeep Gupta, 67, an entrepreneur from Chandigarh in northern India took the Road to London drive with Adventure Overland in 2018.

"I decided to take my hardy Toyota Innova Crysta (a hatchback multi-purpose vehicle) because I reckoned that I would have no problems finding a repair garage if I had a snag," said Gupta. "Thankfully, such a situation didn't arise."

Gupta is a motorsports enthusiast who has taken part in car rallies like the Raid de Himalaya and Desert Storm multiple times.

"The trip was hassle-free other than a 10-hour wait in China where our documents were checked by seven agents," said Gupta. "All our visa formalities, permits, hotel stays, and local guides were arranged by Adventure Overland so all I had to do was drive and enjoy the experience."

For many, the Bus to London may seem like the last word in exotica, but for H Kishie Singh, columnist and author of the book "Good Motoring", the trip does not seem quite as exciting as the London-to-Delhi one he took in 1975.

"Travelling in a bus with 20 other Indians, which will in all likelihood include squalling babies and old people, does not sound like my idea of a good time," said Singh. "However, the old silk route that they intend to follow is spectacular and one should go on the trip just for the scenery if not the company."

On Singh's Overland journey, he and a friend traveled over three months through countries along the route taken by Alexander, the ancient Macedonian general. They set out in Singh's blue Toyota Corolla sedan that was fondly named Bucephalus after Alexander's horse.

"After zig-zagging through Greece, we went to Turkey because I was determined to see the land of Rumi (poet) and the whirling dervishes," said Singh. "Then we drove through Iran. Those were the days when the Shah was still in power and the economy was booming. It was a modern, vibrant country."

The next leg of his journey led him through Afghanistan—to Kabul, Kandahar, and Herat—places steeped in history that he vividly remembers.

In Pakistan—India had just fought a war with its neighbor—Singh's passport was checked 32 times.

"But the people were very nice to me," he said.

This story was provided to Newsweek by Zenger News .

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22 things you need to know before visiting India

Dec 15, 2023 • 14 min read

India is a feast for the senses and we've got everything you need to know before you visit © Andrii Lutsyk / Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images

India is a place that overwhelms your senses in the best possible way – nowhere else delivers quite the same barrage of sights, sounds and sensations as this continent-sized country at the heart of Asia.

It would take a lifetime to see all of India , let alone understand every nuance and facet of this nation of 1.4 billion inhabitants. But with a little preparation, you can learn to navigate the richness of this country, from its snow-capped peaks and velvety beaches to its historic temples and luxuriant palaces.

We've collated the top things you need to know about visiting India, but the journey begins before you leave home. Apply for your Indian visa online for a smooth arrival on the subcontinent. Read on for 22 more insider tips that will help make your vacation unforgettable.

1. Plan your trip around the seasons

India has a reputation for being hot and humid, but with beaches, mountains, hills, coastlines and plains all jammed into a relatively small geographical area, the climate is quite diverse. The southwest monsoon brings rainy weather to most of the country from June to September, but this is the best time of year to visit the high-altitude deserts of Ladakh , although depending on the route you take, you risk encountering landslides and floods.

In the far south, there’s also a milder rainy season from October to December. The ideal weather window for travel is from October to May, though temperatures and humidity climb to agonizing levels from March onwards in the run-up to the monsoon. If you find yourself in India in the spring, head to the Himalayan foothills for milder temperatures and good trekking conditions.

2. Get your jabs before you travel

There is no official requirement for vaccinations to enter India (although yellow fever vaccination is needed if you are traveling from a country where the disease is endemic).

That said, it is important that you contact a health professional at least eight weeks before you travel to ensure your jabs are up to date. Vaccinations for diphtheria and tetanus, hepatitis A and B, polio and typhoid are usually recommended, on top of childhood vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.

Vaccinations worth considering for longer trips include Japanese B encephalitis, meningitis and rabies. Monkeys, dogs and cats can all carry the rabies parasite, and infection is fatal if untreated.

3. Take malaria precautions

Depending on where in India you are traveling to, you may want to speak to your healthcare provider about taking a course of anti-malarial tablets. For instance, northeastern and eastern parts of India, as well as the city of Mangalore, have a higher malaria risk.

Always take precautions to avoid mosquito bites – this will also help you avoid dengue fever, a viral infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes to humans. Sleeping under a mosquito net, wearing long sleeves and trousers in light colors, and using a repellent and/or a plug-in mosquito killer with a high concentration of DEET (diethyltoluamide) is advisable.

4. Get insured

Travel insurance is essential for India. Depending on where you travel to, you may find public hospitals are poorly equipped. Additionally, most private clinics and hospitals require payment ahead of treatment. Make sure you are covered for emergency evacuation and also for any adventure activities you plan to get involved in.

If you’re unlucky enough to be a victim of crime, contact the local police station or dial 100 or 112, the national emergency number. You’ll need to get the police to file a report (a “FIR" – First Information Report) to make a claim on your travel insurance.

5. Book ahead for busy times and festivals

India can get very busy from November to February, so affordable accommodation is usually swamped in peak season. It’s a good idea to book ahead, either directly with the venues or via booking aggregator sites such as Agoda and MakeMyTrip .

Also, book train tickets in advance where possible , particularly for popular routes. Tickets can be booked (with a fair amount of hassle) via the government booking site IRCTC or more easily through local booking sites such as 12Go or Cleartrip .

6. Plan your comms before you travel

Many things in India (including train bookings or ordering food online) get easier if you have a local SIM card. Bring an unlocked phone from home (or pick one up locally) and get a phone shop to sign you up for a local pay-as-you-go SIM package on arrival. You’ll need to bring passport photos and photocopies of your passport ID pages to complete the application.

7. Check your lunar calendars

While India officially follows the Gregorian calendar, the major festivals for Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and several other religions follow lunar calendars and fall on different dates from year to year. Always check festival dates before you book your trip (bearing in mind these dates are subject to change); the Indian government maintains a useful online list of public holidays .

8. Learn local etiquette

English is the  lingua franca in most metropolitan areas in India, and you’ll get away with polite hellos, goodbyes and thank yous in smaller towns too. However, if you’re traveling in northern India, you can say "namaste" (I bow to you) with your hands together in a prayer-like gesture in front of your chest. Similarly, when meeting Muslims in north India, you can say "salaam alaikum" (peace be with you) – the correct response is "alaikum salaam." Most of the time, it’s the effort that’s welcomed over pronunciation, so don’t be shy!

Shaking hands is a standard business greeting between men, but outside metropolitan regions, men and women rarely shake. Only ever use your right hand. The same rule applies when passing things to people – including money.

If you get invited to someone’s home, bring a small gift (flowers or sweets are always a safe bet) and remove your shoes before entering. It’s polite to eat and drink what you are offered, even if you don’t really fancy it.

9. Dress modestly

Depending on where in India you are, modesty is taken seriously – especially for women. Travelers of any gender will have an easier time if they wear loose-fitting clothing that covers their legs and arms. Swimwear is only appropriate for the beach – although it is not uncommon to see locals swim fully clothed. To fit in, consider investing in a kurta pyjama (a traditional garment resembling a long shirt and loose trousers for men) or a salwar kameez (a long shirt, loose trousers and scarf for women).

10. What to eat and how to eat it

Many religions in India have their own dietary rules. Muslims avoid pork, many Hindus avoid beef, and some Hindus and Buddhists are vegetarian or vegan. Many Jains are vegetarians who avoid some vegetables (most notably onions, garlic and potatoes) and who try to avoid causing harm to all living creatures. These rules mean vegan and vegetarian food is often easy to find in India.

Eating with your hands is the norm in many restaurants, particularly in parts of southern India. Take your cue from other patrons in the restaurant, and remember to eat with your right hand. Mix rice and curry into balls with your fingers and push it into your mouth with your thumb. Some thalis (plate meals consisting of multiple dishes served in tandem) are served not on a plate but on a washed and flash-heated banana leaf.

11. Haggling is not a game of life and death

Haggling for a fair price when buying things – in street stalls and open-air markets – is a way of life in India. Although it can sometimes be a frustrating experience, losing your temper is extremely bad form – if you can’t agree on a price with the vendor that you are both happy with, politely decline and shop somewhere else.

The rules of the game are as follows. The vendor will quote you a price that is more than the item is worth, then you’ll come back with a counter-offer, working up from there until you reach a mutually agreeable figure.

The “walking away” trick may bring a few last-minute adjustments, but before long, you’ll reach a threshold that the vendor won’t go below. Throwing in extra items may bring a discount on the overall cost. Many travelers prefer not to haggle in places where the money goes directly to artisans.

12. Respect etiquette at religious sites

Religion is taken very seriously in India, so it pays to know the rules and expectations for visits to temples, mosques, monasteries, gurdwaras (Sikh shrines), synagogues and churches. Always check if you are allowed to enter – some temples and mosques are closed to people who don’t follow the faith. Mosques may also be closed to visitors during prayers or on Fridays.

If asked to do so, remove your shoes before entering any religious building, and be prepared to cover your head with a scarf or shawl. Generally, always cover your legs and arms (a sarong can be handy as an emergency cover-all). Some temples also ban leather goods, and many religious sites do not allow photography.

Avoid pointing the soles of your feet towards a person or deity – this is considered disrespectful. The same goes for touching any person or effigy on the head. It is conventional to walk around Buddhist and Hindu shrines in a clockwise direction, in a ceremonial circuit known as a parikrama .

Making an offering or leaving a donation is often expected – locals always offer something, but be wary of people waving receipts showing huge donations. Giving something is appropriate, but don’t feel pressured into leaving large sums.

13. Giving alms is common but up to you

The giving of alms has a long history in India, and foreigners can expect to be approached regularly with requests for money. Whether you give or not is a personal choice, but many Indians give on a daily basis, particularly when visiting temples and mosques. Be aware that some requests for money will be scams, and you may be able to do more good by giving your time or cash to charity or aid organizations you’ve taken time to research, rather than handing out cash.

14. Respect local social attitudes

India has complex social rules about respect for elders. Depending on where you are traveling to, older people are often greeted with the honorific “auntie” or “uncle,” and the ending ji may also be added to someone’s name as a sign of respect.

Outside bigger cities, India can be quite conservative when it comes to interactions between unmarried men and women. Also, most parts of India are conservative when it comes to same-sex relationships. Whatever your sexuality, it’s best to avoid public displays of affection.

15. Street harassment is unfortunately common

Although harassment can happen anywhere, parts of India are constantly in the news owing to a lack of women’s safety. Beyond long, unwelcome stares and persistent attempts to start a conversation, more serious assaults are also a risk. Groping is common in crowds (particularly during festivals).

Exercise caution like you would anywhere else, and remain alert. Never get into a taxi or auto rickshaw containing anyone other than the driver, and avoid walking alone in quiet areas, particularly at night. Decline offers of food or drinks from strangers.

If traveling by public transport as a woman, it's best to seek out train carriages and designated seating reserved for women. Wearing a wedding ring (even if not married) and using dark sunglasses and headphones can buy you some privacy on public transport. If you are being hassled, drawing loud attention to the intrusion may encourage others to come to your aid.

16. Keep track of security situations in India

India has seen deadly attacks by separatist and Marxist groups and Kashmiri insurgents. Monitor the local news and be alert for suspicious behavior, particularly around major tourist sites. Always check the security situation before traveling to Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley in case of flare-ups of unrest. Strikes, demonstrations and protests are also best avoided, as violence is a risk. It goes without saying but in the event of trouble, obey local curfews and stay inside – your hotel is probably the safest place to be.

17. Take the altitude seriously when hiking

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risk when traveling above 2500m (8202ft), which covers most of the Indian Himalayas . AMS can be fatal, so always ascend slowly and take rest days to allow your body to acclimate to significant elevation changes. If you begin to feel ill while hiking in the mountains, stop, and if your symptoms don’t improve, descend immediately.

18. Familiarize yourself with local rules and regulations

India has a few laws and regulations that visitors might be unfamiliar with. For instance, taking photographs of bridges, the periphery of military camps and border crossings – or flying drones over them – is considered a serious security issue.

When traveling by plane internally in India, you may be asked to surrender batteries from devices in your cabin bags. Smoking is banned in most public places, and a few states also have bans on the consumption of beef – killing or injuring a cow in a road accident, even accidentally, can lead to violent reprisals.

To avoid sticky situations, take the time to research where you’re going, and talk to staff at your hotel or hostel or your B&B host for advice on things to be aware of.

19. Steer clear of drugs

India may have a reputation amongst travelers as a place to push boundaries, but its drug laws are strict. Possessing even small amounts of drugs for personal use can lead to a prison sentence.

Some religious groups are permitted to consume marijuana for ceremonial purposes, but that often doesn’t extend to tourists. You can, however, find bhaang – a marijuana mixture made with the leaves (rather than the bud) of the cannabis plant – at government-approved bhaang shops.

20. Avoid the tap water

The tap water in India is not potable. Drinking or brushing your teeth with it can be a fast track to stomach troubles – the most common illness tourists experience in India. Stick to purified or bottled water (or even better, purify your own to avoid contributing to India’s plastic waste mountain).

The water rule extends to ice (be wary of ice in drinks and ice cream) and to uncooked foods, particularly salads and dishes such as coriander chutneys, which may have been washed with contaminated water. When eating fruit, stick to things you can peel or wash thoroughly yourself, and be cautious of freshly prepared juices. Hot drinks are generally fine, so drink your fill of chai (milky tea, often spiced and sweet).

21. Watch local news to keep track of natural disasters

Some geographical areas in India are prone to natural disasters, and the risk is higher in certain seasons. Hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, for instance, often see flash flooding and landslides during the monsoon. Be alert to signs of natural disasters and keep an eye on the local news so you know which areas to avoid. Follow the Indian Meteorological Department’s website as well as their social media handle for timely updates.

If you are caught up in a natural disaster, follow the advice of emergency workers and try to leave the area quickly.

22. Spot the scams

India has a reputation for scams designed to separate tourists from their money, and touts and confidence tricksters can often be found where tourists gather. Get tourist information and make bookings at official offices, rather than “tourist offices” you have been led to by people offering unsolicited help.

If anyone steers you to a hotel, shop or other establishment without you asking, they may be angling for a commission, which will be added to the price you pay. Be dubious of claims that the place you want to go is “closed” – always check yourself to be sure.

Exercise common sense and be wary of deals that sound too good to be true – for example, the gem scam, where travelers are tricked into buying worthless gems to “sell at a profit back home.”

This article was first published March 2022 and updated December 2023

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Rushing through London, it’s easy to take the capital’s great variety for granted.

But even if I wasn’t on a walking tour that’s just paused, Shri Sanatan Mandir Hindu temple on Ealing Road would have stopped me in my tracks.

It glows with self-possession in the November sunlight; 9,700 square metres of Gujarati carved limestone. While we’re gazing up at the temple, our guide Vaishali Patel is watching us with delight.

“I love seeing everyone’s eyes light up when they see the temple,” she tells me afterwards. “And the look of their faces eating paan.” (We’ll get to that).

Vaishali designed her ‘Immersive Indian Community Tour of North London’ following training from Women in Travel, a UK-based social enterprise that connects women from diverse, underserved communities with fulfilling jobs in tourism. Another graduate of their tour guiding academy is sharing the Ethiopian flavours of Shepherds Bush, on tours available through Intrepid Travel.

For other Londoners, these tours offer an authentic way to appreciate the multiculturalism of home. And a sustainable way to get a taste of another country without the cost and air miles.

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What does the Indian tour of London involve?

Ealing Road is a well-known commercial street among London’s Indian population, and the obvious choice for an immersive tour.

“This street has it all. It’s very sensory, you can smell incense sticks, the food, see the colours of the clothes, the fake gold,” says Vaishali, who grew up in neighbouring Harrow. Her parents are from the west Indian state of Gujarat , and as a child would take her to Ealing Road to shop for vegetables. “Everything here is catered for the Indian Gujarati lifestyle,” she says.

London is huge, and it takes me around an hour to arrive at Alperton on the Piccadilly Line from my area of North London. It beats the roughly 8 hours it would take to fly to Ahmedabad, while still giving a sense of journeying. And, after meeting Vaishali and our small group, the Hindu temple is the perfect place to start.

“I invite you to take part in a meditative journey,” she says before we step inside, activating an attention to detail that makes the rest of the morning so rewarding.

Walking silently around the paths inside the temple - with its 41 statues of deities also carved in Gujarat - I’m struck by how old and grounded it feels for a building completed in 2010. Perhaps some of that weightiness comes from its significance to the community; Vaishali says she is more spiritual than religious, but the temple makes her feel rooted.

She weaves personal experiences and family anecdotes into her cultural narration. Like her mum’s older aunts, who decades ago decided to don the traditional white saris of widows in order to travel India and its temples with greater independence.

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What Indian foods can you eat on Ealing Road?

Our next stop is definitely the one that has lingered most with me taste-wise: a paan shop.

This snack, or mouth sweetener, is made using a colourful assortment of ingredients: desiccated coconut, nutmeg, coriander, candied fruit, fennel seeds (giving it a medicinal flavour) and more, all wrapped in a betel leaf. Some varieties include tobacco, and are chewed and spat out - as faint pink marks on the pavement show, despite the shop sign prohibiting this.

Sweet-toothed travellers will be thrilled by a stop at a traditional sweet shop too. My favourite was barfi - a dense hit of sugar and condensed milk - westernised with a layer of chocolate.

A trip to a sari shop is a different kind of treat for the eyes, and a chance to hear more about the life and times of Ealing Road from a lovely, family-run business, who arrived in London in the 1970s from India via Nairobi.

A couple of stops later, and you’ll have rebuilt your appetite for a restaurant lunch of delicious Gujarati street food and mango lassis.

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A walking tour from a walking tour lover

This immersive experience is made by Vaishali - it simply wouldn’t be the same without her. She’s not only part of the community, but a natural storyteller and travel lover, who says she always takes walking tours when abroad to get off the beaten track.

Amid a 20 year-long career in marketing, a desire to spread her wings has taken her on solo travel adventures all over the world, from Brazil to New Zealand. She loves how expansive it feels, meeting people and gaining self-knowledge; “people reflect back to you parts of you that you didn’t see yourself,” she says.

Vaishali’s passion for solo travel and desire to embolden other women has just led to her publishing a book, ‘Solo Explorers’, born of conversations with 30 other female travellers.

“I had no idea how much other cultures will be interested in something we take for granted,” she says of Ealing Road. “But there’s actually wow moments for other cultures.”

“This is very real. It’s not staged; you’re stepping into the daily lives of shop owners, businesses and people.” The tours take place on Saturday mornings because it gets too busy in the afternoons.

They cost £65 (€76) per person, and can be booked through Women in Travel’s website shop.

A percentage of the proceeds from each tour goes back into supporting the social enterprise’s mission to provide women - many of whom are refugees or survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking or homelessness - with the opportunity to fulfil their economic and individual potential through employability and entrepreneurship.

The writer was a guest of Women in Travel .

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Arguably one of the world’s most iconic cities, both for tourism and a business destination, London is the epitome of a modern hub.

With hundreds of museums, amazing food markets , and a mix of cosmopolitan and historical vibes, it attracts millions of tourists every year.

But how many exactly?

And what nationalities visit London the most?

Whether you’re planning to visit London or want to understand more about travel and tourism in the British capital, you’ve come to the right place.

We have summarized some of the latest and most important statistics about London’s tourism industry.

Without further ado, let’s get started!

Sources : The reference for each statistic has been included, or head towards the end of this post for a full list of all the sources used.

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How many tourists travel to London each year?

London received 16 million total international visits in 2022, compared to 21.7 million in 2019.

Moreover, according to Mastercard's Global Destinations City Index, London saw 19.2 million overseas visitors in 2023.

Which nationalities visit London the most?

Based on a survey in 2016, most visitors to London are from the United States, followed by France and Germany.

Is tourism increasing in London?

Yes. In 2022, overseas visitors spent a total of 103 million nights in London. This is expected to increase by almost 15% between 2023 and 2031, reaching 132.4 million nights by 2031.

Is London the most visited city in the world?

Following Mastercard's Global Destinations City Index, London is the third most visited city worldwide with 19.2 million overseas visitors in 2023.

The first and second places go to Hong Kong (26.2 million) and Bangkok (21.2 million).

Key travel statistics about London

• The number of international visits to the UK totaled just above 31 million in 2022 and predicted to reach 37.5 million by the end of 2023.
• London is the third most visited city worldwide with 19.2 million overseas visitors in 2023.
• In 2022, overseas visitors spent a total of 103 million nights in London.
• Between April and December 2021, London received 14.7 million domestic overnight trips, the highest since 2011.
• In terms of international tourism spending, London is the leading city in the UK, recording 14.1 billion British pounds in inbound travel expenditure in 2022.
• Occupancy rates of London hotels are predicted to reach 70% in 2023 after plummeting due to the Covid-19 pandemic to 37% in 2020 and 46.1% in 2021.
• The most visited tourist attraction in London in 2022 was the Natural History Museum, with 4.7 million visitors that year.
• The main reason for inbound international tourism in London is holiday (11.1 million visits in 2019), followed by visiting friends and family (5.2 million in 2019).
• Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport not only in London, but all of the UK, serving 19.4 million passengers in 2021.

London inbound tourism statistics

1. the number of international visits to the uk totaled just above 31 million in 2022 and predicted to reach 37.5 million by the end of 2023..

The UK received 31 million international visits in 2022 , which is expected to hit 37.5 million by the end of 2023.

2.  London was by far the most visited city in the UK by international tourists in 2022, with 16 million total visits.

It’s still 26% lower than the figure in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic.

3. According to Mastercard's Global Destinations City Index, London is the third most visited city worldwide with 19.2 million overseas visitors in 2023.

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4. Although the number of 'staying visits' by inbound visitors to London in 2022 has risen from the 2.7 million visits in 2021, this is still lower than its pre-pandemic figures of 21.7 million in 2019.

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5. In 2022, Edinburgh and Manchester followed on the ranking, with around 1.8 million and 1.2 million visits respectively.

6. london is also the leading european tourist city in terms of bed nights, with approximately 59.13 million bed nights in 2022..

London is followed by Paris (50.13 million bed nights) , Istanbul (29.63 million bed nights), and Berlin (26.53 million bed nights).

Meanwhile, Rome sits in fifth place with 20.32 million bed nights in 2022 .

7. In 2022, overseas visitors spent a total of 103 million nights in London.

8. the number of nights spent by overseas visitors in london is expected to increase by almost 15% between 2023 and 2031, reaching 115 million nights in 2023 and 132.4 million nights by 2031., 9. out of the 7.7 million inbound visits to the uk from january to march 2023, london received 4.19 million visits, or 55% of the total..

This happens to be a 127% increase from Q1 of 2022, showing a positive recovery from the pandemic, but still -8% from Q1 of 2019.

Demographics of London tourism

10. in 2016, 2.32 million american residents visited london..

The nationality that visits London the most in 2016 was American, with 2.32 million tourists from the US travelling to London that year.

11. France sits on second place as the second largest source of international tourists to London in 2016.

In 2016, a total of 1.99 million visitors travelled from France to London .

12. The top five nationalities who visit London the most are rounded up by Germany, Spain, and Italy.

Italian tourists rank as the fifth largest source of tourists to London, with 1.25 million visitors in 2016.

London domestic tourism statistics

How many domestic tourists visit London?

13. Between April and December 2021, London received 14.7 million domestic overnight trips, the highest since 2011.

14. From 11.09 million in 2011, the number of domestic overnight trips to London has consistently increased over the decade.

15. meanwhile, in 2019, a total of 28.48 million nights were spent in london by domestic tourists..

From 20011 to 2019, domestic tourists to London have been spending an overall increasing number of nights.

16. This figures is forecast to continue increasing until it reaches 33.2 million total nights spent by domestic visitors in 2031.

17. from april to december 2021, domestic overnight tourists in london spent a total of 3.5 billion british pounds., economic contribution of tourism in london.

What percentage of London is tourism?

18. In terms of international tourism spending, London is the leading city in the UK, recording 14.1 billion British pounds in inbound travel expenditure in 2022.

This is still around 10% lower than expenditure in 2019.

19. Out of the 14.1 million of international tourism expenditure, roughly half, or 7 billion GBP, was contributed by trips for holiday purposes.

20. 12% of london’s gdp is from tourism..

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21. The tourism industry in London supports roughly 1 in 7 jobs.

22. between 2023 and 2031, international visitor expenditure in london is forecast to increase by 17%., 23. in 2023 and 2031, international tourist expenditure in london is predicted to reach 14.1 billion gbp and 16.6 billion by 2031., 24. inbound tourism spending in london accounted for 60% of the total uk tourism spending, reaching a record £3.356 billion in q1 2023, 7% higher than the figures in q1 2019 (and 102% above q1 2022)., 25. travel and tourism contributed, directly and indirectly, to 3.64 million jobs in the uk in 2022., 26. in london specifically, as of march 2021, there were 383,000 employments in the food and accommodation sector..

The tourism sector is a non-conventional sector in the ONS statistics and thus difficult to measure. However, it is estimated that there are 383 thousand jobs in the accommodation and food sector in London in March 2021.

This was a 75,900 or 17% decrease compared to March 2020.

Note that not all of the establishments in this sector are directly related to tourism.

27. International business tourists in London spent £440 thousand million, a drop of 89% from 2019.

Accommodation in london statistics, 28. occupancy rates of london hotels are predicted to reach 70% in 2023 after plummeting due to the covid-19 pandemic to 37% in 2020 and 46.1% in 2021..

This data includes hotels in all areas of London .

29. The average daily rate of hotels in London in 2020 and 2021 were £95 and £92.4 respectively, both of which are below its pre-pandemic average.

30. in london, the revenue per available room (revpar) of hotels was merely £35 in 2020, but this is expected to grow to £109 in 2022 and £120 in 2023..

31. As of September 2022, there were over 41 thousand entire homes and apartments listed on Airbnb in London, making up 59.4% of all listings in this capital city.

Out of all the Airbnb listings in London, 59.4% are entire homes and apartments .

32. 244 hotel rooms in London were also listed on Airbnb.

33. meanwhile, 39.6% of all airbnb listings in london were for private rooms..

34. In January 2022, an overnight stay in a double room in London cost an average of €166.

London tourist attractions statistics.

What is the number one attraction in London?

35. The most visited tourist attraction in London in 2022 was the Natural History Museum, with 4.7 million visitors that year.

Museums play an important role in the UK’s cultural sector, with the UK and Ireland ranking ninth as the countries with the highest number of museums in 2021.

36. The British Museum and the Tate Modern was the second and third most visited tourist attraction in the British capital, receiving 4.1 million and 3.9 million visits respectively.

37. the three most popular attractions in london also happen to be the most popular free attractions in london. they’re followed by the national gallery, victoria and albert museum, somerset house, science museum, and more..

Despite being an expensive metropolis, there are actually a lot of free things to do in London .

38. Meanwhile, the most popular paid attraction in London is the Tower of London, receiving 2.02 million visitors in 2022.

39. The Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew Gardens) is the second most visited paid attraction in London, with 1.96 million visitors in 2022.

40. it’s followed by st paul's cathedral (1.19 million visits), westminster abbey (1.06 million visits), zsl london zoo (1.05 million visits), and royal academy of arts (696 thousand visits)..

41. Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns, is the third most popular Royal Estate locations in the UK in 2022/2023 with 304 thousand admissions.

It was in second place in 2019/2020 but was overtaken by the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (329 thousand admissions in 2022/2023).

42. Meanwhile, The Queen's Gallery in London sits in fourth place with 97 thousand admissions in 2022/2023.

London travel motivation.

Why do people visit London?

43. As of March 2023, London was the most visited city by digital nomads, receiving 2.4% of all trips by digital nomads.

2.4% of trips made by digital nomads are to London, according to a survey in March 2023.

44. In May 2023, London was the third most popular travel destination based on number of views on TikTok, with 73 billion TikTok views.

London was just behind Dubai (140.4 billion) and New York (102 billion).

45. The main reason for inbound international tourism in London is holiday (11.1 million visits in 2019), followed by visiting friends and family (5.2 million in 2019).

46. in 2019, there were 3.98 million visits to london by international business visitors. this dropped to roughly 440,000 in 2021, before rising to 2.4 million in 2022..

Business tourism contributes to the total tourism in London, with 3.98 million visits for business purposes in 2019. However, the pandemic had caused the number of business visits to drop to only 440 thousand in 2021 .

47. In 2022, holiday is still the main purpose of visit to London for overseas tourists (8.04 million visits).

48. London is one of the most expensive cities for business travel in the world, with the average daily travel expense being $559 in Q4 2022.

This is compared to the world’s most expensive city for business tourism, New York, costing $645 daily on average.

However, it’s still possible to visit London on a budget .

Air travel in London statistics

49. heathrow airport is the busiest airport not only in london, but all of the uk, serving 19.4 million passengers in 2021..

That is an average of 128,178 passengers daily.

50. The figure increased significantly to 61.6 million passengers in 2022.

51. Heathrow Airport’s busiest year was 2019, with a record of 80.9 million passengers travelling through the airport that year.

52. heathrow airport served a total of 195,340 flights in 2021, which equals to 536 flights on average every day., 53. in 2021, a majority of passengers at heathrow was international (17 million), while 2.4 million were domestic travellers..

54. In 2022, Heathrow Airport Holdings generated total revenue of just under three billion British pounds.

55. london gatwick is the second busiest airport in london, serving 32.8 million passengers in 2022..

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This number is 70.4% of Gatwick’s 2019 traffic.

56. Stansted and Luton follows as the third and fourth busiest airport in London, serving 23.32 million and 13.32 million passengers in 2022.

That’s all for today’s statistics.

All in all, it’s fair to say that everyone should visit London once in their lives, if only to experience one of the most visited cities in the world!

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Nov 8, 2023 | India , Indiplomacy News

India’s Ministry of Tourism showcased India’s many offerings and promoted sustainable tourism at World Tourism Market (WTM) 2023 in London.

THE Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, along with a consortium of stakeholders, including tour operators and state tourism departments, actively participated in the prestigious WTM 2023, held in London from 6th to 8th November 2023. The ‘Incredible India Pavilion’ covers an extensive area of 650 square meters and presented a wide range of tourism products and immersive experiences to visitors, in line with the theme of ‘Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023’.

The formal inauguration of the Indian Pavilion was conducted by Ms. V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and H.E. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the UK. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa. The opening was marked by ribbon-cutting, ceremonial lamp lighting, a Ganesh Vandana, and welcoming remarks by the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, and the High Commissioner of India to the UK.

Post-inauguration, the Indian delegation and participants explored the Indian Pavilion and engaged with booths representing various participating states and stakeholders. A range of cultural performances, henna application, and yoga sessions were organized by Incredible India throughout the day. Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, took part in the UNWTO –WTTC Tourism Ministers Summit, focusing on ‘Transforming Tourism through Youth and Education’, held at the Elevate Stage. The Secretary also met with influential tour operators, media representatives, and key stakeholders within the UK market.

Incredible India Pavillion Members & Exhibitors At WTM 2023, the Incredible India Pavilion boasts 47 participants, including tour operating companies, DMCs (Destination Management Companies), and State Tourism Departments from various regions such as Delhi, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Assam , and the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Additionally, State Tourism Departments from Kerala, Karnataka, Ladakh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat have established their individual pavilions to highlight their offerings and establish connections with potential clients and partners.

The Ministry of Tourism views WTM 2023, London, as an invaluable platform for bringing together professionals from diverse sectors of the travel and tourism industry. This forum will facilitate networking, business opportunities, and the exchange of ideas and information. The event is expected to draw a wide array of attendees, including travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hoteliers, cruise lines, travel technology providers, tourism boards, and other professionals within the travel and hospitality sector.

In addition to showcasing a diverse array of tourism products and transformative experiences for travelers, with a focus on ‘Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023’, the Ministry of Tourism is placing emphasis on promoting sustainable tourism. The ‘Travel for LiFE’ program, launched on 27th September 2023 on the occasion of World Tourism Day, aligns with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). This global mass movement encourages individuals and communities to take action for the protection of the environment against the impacts of climate change.

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