CLIMATE
Coolest from October to April at average temperature of 8°C. British weather is unpredictable; the average temperatures were a bit on the low side for summer. Warmest from May to September at average temperature of 16°C. Wettest from September to January.

AIRPORT
London Heathrow Airport is located 24 kms from the city centre.
Airport Tax : GBP40.00 for First class and Business class.
GBP20.00 for Economy class.
* All UK taxes are prepaid and should be on the passengers’ ticket prior to departure.
Transport to City and Charges : Taxis GBP30.00 - 40.00 (approximate)
Tube GBP 3.00 - 4.00 / Coach GBP 7.00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All visitors may enter provided they are in possession of valid passports. For visa inquiry, please check with the British Consulate.

* For detailed and up-to-date information on visa requirement please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your travel agent.

CURRENCY
Pound Sterling (GBP 1) = 100 Pence
Notes: 5,10,20,50
Coins: 1,2,5,10,20,50, (GBP) 1

EXCHANGE RATE
US$1 = GBP0.70 (approximate)

BUSINESS HOURS
Government : 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday
Banks : 0930 to 1530 Monday to Friday
Shops : 0900 to 2130 Monday to Saturday

LANGUAGE
English.

UTILITIES
240 volts, 50 Hertz

TRANSPORTATION
International car rental companies, taxis, public buses and underground trains. From London Heathrow airport you can reach central London either by hourly operated buses or the underground network.

POINTS OF INTEREST
London is a city rich in heritage. Among interesting places to visit are Buckingham Palace, National Gallery, Covent Garden Piazza, Greenwich, Tower of London, London Zoo, Piccadilly Circus - the most visited site in London and many more. Inclusive tours of principle sights are also available. It is also famous for the excellence and variety of its evening entertainment from West End musicals to classical drama and modern works. Several major orchestra, Opera and ballet companies have their homes here.

WEBSITE - www.visitbritain.com

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