A 7-day UK trip from India works well split between London (5 days of museums, markets, and West End shows) and a 2-day countryside detour to the Cotswolds. Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and other major Indian cities reach London Heathrow or Gatwick in roughly 9–10.5 hours. Spring through early autumn (April–September) generally has milder weather and longer daylight hours for sightseeing.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days 1–5: London
- Day 1 — Arrive, settle in, evening walk around the South Bank.
- Day 2 — The British Museum, Covent Garden, and a West End show in the evening.
- Day 3 — Tower of London and Tower Bridge in the morning; Borough Market and a Thames river cruise in the afternoon.
- Day 4 — Buckingham Palace area, St James's Park, and the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square.
- Day 5 — Camden Market or Notting Hill/Portobello Road, depending on the day of the week.
Days 6–7: Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are roughly 1.5–2 hours from London by car or train-plus-local-transport. Base yourself in a village like Bourton-on-the-Water or Bibury for classic countryside scenery, stone cottages, and short walks between villages, before returning to London for your flight home.
Budget guidance
As of mid-2026, a mid-range 7-day trip (3-star hotels, local and mid-range dining, one show, one Cotswolds day trip or overnight) for one traveller from India typically runs roughly ₹90,000–₹1,50,000 excluding international flights, which themselves vary widely (roughly ₹45,000–₹85,000 round-trip depending on season and lead time). Treat this as a rough band, not a quote.
Visa for this trip
Indian passport holders need a visa to visit the UK — check current requirements, fees and processing times on the official UK Standard Visitor visa page before booking. See our dedicated UK visa guide for Indians for details.