UK trip from India: 7-day London & Edinburgh plan, ₹1.4–2L
A 7-day UK itinerary from India: the £135 Standard Visitor visa, a rupee budget, London sights, the train to Edinburgh and money-saving tips for first-timers.
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London landmarks and Edinburgh's old town, reached with a Standard Visitor visa applied for in advance.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Standard Visitor visa, applied for before travel (India is on the UK visa national list) |
|---|---|
| Stay | Usually up to 6 months |
| Government fee | £135 for a visa of up to 6 months; long-term visas are £506 (2 years), £903 (5 years) and £1,128 (10 years) |
| Processing | Usually a decision within 3 weeks; apply no earlier than 3 months before travel |
| Official site | www.gov.uk |
When to go
The best months are May, June, July, August, September. Flights from India: About 9 to 10 h non-stop from Delhi or Mumbai to London. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP), roughly ₹105–115. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 5:30 in British Summer Time).
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