India to London by bike - Full plan guide
Believe it or not this is an epic journey! Traveling from India to London by bike is absolutely possible and has been done before. Here’s a step-by-step travel plan for you: 1. Route Planning: There are 2 routes. The most popular route is through: India → Pakistan → Iran → Turkey → Bulgaria → Serbia → Hungary → Austria → Germany → Belgium → France → UK . Alternative route: India → Nepal → China → Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan) → Russia → Europe → UK . Total distance: Around 15,000 km , depending on the route. Estimated time: Around 3–6 months , depending on your pace and stops. 2. Visa and Permissions: India: No visa needed (home country). Pakistan: Requires a visa; you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and special permissions for border crossings. Iran: Requires a visa; you need a Carnet de Passage for your bike. Turkey: E-visa available for Indian citizens. European Schengen Visa: Covers 26 European countries; apply well in advance. UK Visa: Appl...