England, Scotland, northern Ireland form the United Kingdom. Scotland, London are the most prominent places to visit in United Kingdom. London is the largest hub getting maximum number of visitors
Best time to visit
Spring and Autumn between Mar- May, Sep- Nov are best months to visit. Summer is also pretty good for places at an altitude. The temperature will be pleasant with minimal rains and snow
Visa
UK needs a separate visa. Schengen visa is not valid for UK. The requirements are easier compared to Schengen visa
Getting In and around
London is the hub for British airways, and is well connected to most cities in Europe. There are multiple airports in London, so check on the exact one before departing. Eurostar rail connects Paris in 2.5 hours
You can use Oyster card in London that is interoperable across public transport options
Currency- British Pound
You can get pounds from India or use a zero charges card for withdrawal from ATMs
Places to visit in UK- London
We have been only to London, so covering that here
Buckingham Palace: The official residence of the King, with most people visiting it from the outside
Westminister Abbey: Aug-Sep time is when you can go inside. The outside is itself iconic and gives you a sense of magnificent British architecture
London Eye: Large wheel with many cabins that can accommodate 25+ people in a pod, giving a nice option to get bird’s eye view of the city
The Shard: One of the tallest buildings, good to see the night view of the city
Tower of London: Nice castle on the banks of river Thames
Tower bridge: Iconic bridge of the city across river Thames
Picadilly Circus: Statue of Eros and wide LED screens are the hallmark of this place
Hyde Park: One of the largest parks in the city for a peaceful stroll or run
British museum: To get immersed in history
Madam Tussauds museum: More for fun to see your favorite celebrities in wax
How much does it cost
- Flights: $600-800 ; British airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Emirates have best connections
- Accommodation: Hostels cost $20 per night and mid-range can be around $50-100
- Travelling around: Budget $10-30 per day for mix of public transport and 1-2 Uber rides
- Food: $10-20 for simple takeaways