London – the confluence of tradition and modernity

                               

London attracts millions of tourists every year 

London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, has been the bull’s eye of tourists for ages. It’s said that London is a friendly city and has embraced migrants for a long time. The city which is the headquarter of British politics, the epitome of Royalty, has faced terrorist attacks and threats in the recent past. Well, getting a visa for the UK either for work or tourism could be the toughest thing on earth, but when your intention is to see the beautiful city, the hazards are just a minute affair.

Planning the visit: While you plan to visit the city, the best thing is to know the geography of the city, especially how the public transport system connects places. There is ample scope for a visitor to use the train, bus, water transport and underground to reach the various places of interest. Well, when I was planning to visit, my friends intimated me about the high price of traveling intercity and suggested me some easy and economic measures to see the city. There are various tour companies that launched city tour buses, enabling easy travel of any newbie to the city. You may choose any hop- off buses like Big Bus, City tour or Original tour. Prices are competitive and depend on which plan you are buying.  

                              

Easy ways to see the  beautiful city 

You can get the bug bus map as soon as you get onto the bus, which will enable you to understand the sketch of the megacity.  Well, there are lot many options but not that all the places are covered or important. But a seven-day trip should be choosy and you should be skeptical about the money spent on any visit.  A deluxe ticket that includes a 3-day pass, 4 different routes, walking tours and return river cruise, with an additional night cruise will cost 125 £ for a family.

The other options are to purchase a travel card, Oyster card, and London pass. You can plan your visit to various places of interest with ease and in an economic way. Well, people’s choice differs, but some places that are a must visit according to me are discussed. Well, many Londoners have never seen the city in such details as a visitor does in just a week.

              

Understanding the geography of the city 

                        

1.                                                                                            Madam Tussaud’s wax museum: 

                                                           

It's not only wax museum, it's just a wonder 

2.                                                                                                     River cruise and the tower bridge:

           

The iconic tower bridge

3.                                                                                      Westminster Abbey and Big Ben:

                                                       

                                                             

West Minster Abbey from Thames cruise 

Big Ben, the iconic landmark presently undergoing renovation 

                 

4.                                                                                                                    Tower of London:

                                                               

The historic tower of London

5.                                                                                                                   London Dungeon:

                                                      

Dramatic sequence 

6.                                                                                                               British Museum:

                                                      

Knowing the rich past of the country

7.                                                                                                            London Eye: 

                                                                

All eyes on London eye

8.                                                                             

                                              Birdseye view from the Shard, the highest tower                                                                       

Shard, the highest tower 

Bird's eye view from the Shard 

9.                                                                                                             Buckingham Palace:

                                                         

                                                             

The official residence of the Queen

                           

                                                       

                                                                       

1                                                                                  Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly circus: 

                                                                

Hanging out at Trafalgar square doesn't attract  any extra cost

                         

Piccadilly Circus, the famous landmark

1                                                    .   Greenwich Observatory:

                                                      

Giggles when standing at meridian zero

  

These are the must-visits of the city. All the places of interest are generally covered by the Big bus tour except Greenwich.  St Paul’s Cathedral and Kensington Palace was covered within the Big Bus itinerary, but my time schedule didn’t permit a detailed visit inside.