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London – the mere mention of this name is more than enough to conjure up images of its royal grandeur and rich history. True to its reverberating name, it is a brimming hub of endless opportunities of fun and entertainment. Scores of people immigrate to this magical city to weave their dreams. London is the most populous city in the European Union, with a metropolitan area population of around 14 million. It is a melting pot of varied cultures and customs where you can hear at least 300 different languages! A juxtaposition of many paradoxes; it excites, frightens, encourages and exasperates all at once.

London is the capital city of the and a bustling metropolitan city with a staggering population of around 2 million people. Today, London is one of the most outstanding business and cultural centers of the world, which has etched its name in the hall of fame of global cities. London is also a popular tourist destination that welcomes visitors from far and wide all round the year. However festival seasons like Christmas and New Year are particularly busy and jovial periods to visit this marvelous city. The best weather is from July to August when you can bask under a bright and brilliant sun. However English weather is infamous for its unpredictability and a cloud burst can drench you anytime! Peak season draws bigger crowds all right, nonetheless remember that peak season and exorbitant prices go hand in hand!

It is well connected with the rest of the world and its chief airport of Heathrow has achieved the rare feat of catering to the maximum number of international passengers in the world! In addition there are five other international airports and a bustling port. London offers countless interesting sights and sounds that you would keep you hooked forever. Stroll along its crowded streets to meet a mosaic of nationalities, hop into Hyde Park and position yourself in one of its pretty benches to watch the London life go by or the more adrenalin freaks can participate in the animated discussions on everything under the sun that enliven the London streets! Not many cities on earth can match its richness and diversity. From exotic beer to great theatre, and priceless art forms, this city is indeed a dream destination that rolls out a red carpet to welcome you.

Basking under the glory of innumerable tourist destinations London is a traveler’s paradise. It takes credit to as many as four world heritage sites, umpteen royal parks, Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Westminster Abbey. It goes without saying that your visit to London would be incomplete without visiting the Big Ben. The British Museum and the National Gallery are the other essential stopovers where you can make a nostalgic trip through its golden annals. The shoppers can splurge in the countless shopping malls and market places while the night owls can savor its pulsating nightlife in the plentiful discos and nightclub where world famous VJs cast a magical spell by their scintillating performances; the nimble footed can put on the dancing shoes to set the stage on fire or enjoy the beauty of the sun that drowns into the Thames River- one of the icons of this rich city.

London is home to well heeled princes and penniless paupers alike and these diversities add specks of exuberance to the profile of this wonderful city. Explore and experience the heady cosmopolitan mish mash of the traditional and the avant-garde in this brimming city well accented by Bow Bells and the Tate modern, topped off by the hysteria of the 2012 Olympics! While at London, you should not miss out Madame Tussauds, where the wax models of many celebrities would make you spellbound. London Dungeons and the Zoo are also worth visiting - just to name a few attractions from its crammed list.

In the evenings, Leicester Square transcends it selves into a hub of avid shoppers and families who flock to see buskers and street entertainers who throng this part of the city. Not to forget the famed Hippodrome club, London is a nice place for the movie buffs to catch up with the latest bestsellers or even get star struck at movie premiers where many movie stars grace the occasion. In this city famous for its cherry red double- decker buses, London Underground and open top buses it is impossible to be bored!