Mughal monuments and modern India side by side
From the Red Fort to Chandni Chowk's street food, Delhi is the practical gateway to North India — and the connecting point for travellers heading on to Punjab, Rajasthan or the hills.
Typical flight time: 8h 45m direct from London Heathrow or Manchester
e-Visa required for UK passport holders, apply at least 4 days before travel.
Always confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy or high commission before booking.
Delhi is most often a connecting point for UK family travel rather than the final destination — onward trains or domestic flights to Punjab, Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan are common, and should be priced and booked separately rather than assumed to be simple.
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders do not require a separate visa. Standard e-Tourist or e-Business visas apply to other UK passport holders — apply at least 4 days ahead, though earlier is sensible during Diwali or December.
If your onward journey involves a domestic Indian flight, check the (often stricter) domestic baggage allowance separately from your international one — the two are frequently different and this catches travellers out.
Book 2–3 months ahead of these windows where dates are fixed
Visa and identity document requirements change — always confirm directly with the relevant high commission, embassy, or NADRA/OCI portal before booking, rather than relying on a previous trip.
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders do not require a separate visa. Other UK passport holders need the standard e-Tourist or e-Business visa — apply at least 4 days ahead, earlier during Diwali or December.
If your onward journey involves a domestic Indian flight, check the domestic baggage allowance separately from your international one — the two are frequently different and this catches travellers out.
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