Almaty to Colombo Flights, Fares @ ₹28585 + Flat Rs 1500 OFF

Situated on the western coast of the island, Colombo is the financial and commercial capital of Sri Lanka.  It is the largest city and a famous tourist place visited by a large number of tourists from all over the world. Colombo is widely famous for its great hospitality and cultural diversity. Dotted with colonial buildings, fine dining restaurants, ancient museums, Buddhist temples, glitzy hotels and fancy shopping malls, this city is a perfect mix of old and new.
 
Best Time to Visit
Colombo can be visited throughout the year because of its tropical climate but the months from January to March are considered to be ideal for sightseeing as the weather remains mostly sunny. For great deals and offers on Colombo hotels book through Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Being a tourist spot, Colombo has a wide range of attractions. Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Zoological Gardens and Beira Lake are must-visits if you are travelling with kids. For history buffs, The National Museum of Colombo, The Natural History Museum and the Dutch Period Museum are perfect picks. Gangaramaya Buddhist temple, Independence Square, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo Fort and Mount Lavinia Beach are some of the other popular attractions of this city. Shopping in Colombo is a total delight as it boasts of several street markets and shopping malls. You can buy handicrafts, batiks, jewellery, gemstones and tea as souvenirs. Pettah, Majestic City, Barefoot, Stone N String, Paradise Road and Good Market are a few recommended places for shopping.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Colombo is a haven for foodies as the city is dotted with many beautiful cafes, local eateries and fine-dine restaurants. Visit Mt Lavinia Beach to relish scrumptious seafood. Lagoon, Ministry of Crab, Upali’s by Nawaloka, Semondu, The London Grill and The Palmyrah Restaurant are some of the other recommended restaurants.

Colombo offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Colombo to 5 star Hotels in Colombo, from Resorts in Colombo to service apartments in Colombo, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. Popular locations in Colombo for stay are near Colombo Airport, Katunayake, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 05 and Wellawatte. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Being a popular tourist destination, Colombo is very well connected to the rest of the world. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the major airport, which is around 30 kms from the city centre. This airport serves various domestic flights as well as international flights. The airport connects Colombo to major cities of Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, the US and the Middle East. Airlines such as Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Spice Jet, Indigo operate to and from Colombo. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Getting to other cities of the island is easy as Colombo has good railway connectivity. Fort Railway Station, which is served by Sri Lanka Railways is a major railway station in Colombo with frequent intercity and intracity trains. The Main Line connects the station to the cities in the east like Ragama, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya while Coast Line connects the station to the south. Coming to Colombo via road is very easy as there are several private and government-owned buses to and from Colombo to rest part of the country. Local buses, taxis, tuk-tuks and rented cars are the modes of transport to travel locally.

The former capital city of Kazakhstan, now a sprawling metropolis and cultural hubbub, Almaty is a hidden gem very few know about. Almaty enjoys the beautiful backdrop of snow-laden mountains of Medeo, the new tradition of ski resorts, upscale malls and restaurants. The winters here are fun and you can taste the delicious wild apples from the markets.
Best Time to Visit
The warm months of June to September are the best time to visit Almaty. During this time, the temperature is moderate and people look out for sightseeing. December to February experience harsh winters, but offer tourists ice skating and skiing activities. 
Places to Visit
The Kazakhstan Museum of Arts, Republic Square, the Central State Museum and the Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments offer a glimpse into the culture and history of the city with historic artefacts, Kazakh harps, and contemporary works of several artists. The ski resorts of Medeo and Shymbulak and Big Almaty Lake are the places to unwind and observe. Panfilov Park located in the city centre houses the Zenkov Cathedral is also a must-visit place. Some other attractions in the city you can visit include Abay Opera House, Kok-Tube Hill, The Republic Palace, Almaty Zoo and Almaty Central Mosque. There are many hiking trails that lead to beautiful mountains, so if you have a thrill-seeker inside you then you can definitely undertake this activity. While you are there, do not miss out on relaxing your traveller’s muscles with the Arasan Baths. Several shopping malls and boutiques are emerging which are relatively expensive. Green Bazaar is a good place to buy souvenirs from exotic fruit to handmade artefacts. Book best hotels in Almaty from Goibibo. 
Food and Restaurants
Kazakh people take pride in their regional dish but praise continental dishes as well. You will find many Georgian, Korean, Indian restaurants in the vicinity. Tandoor, Venetsia, My Cafe, Manga Sushi, Daredzhani, Zheti Kazyna and Khodja Nasreddin are some popular dining places in the city. Some of the recommended Kazakh dishes include Beshbarmak, Manty, Laghman, Kazy, Plov, Pelmeni, Baursaki and Shish Kebab. Kumiss and Shubat are Almaty’s traditional beverages. 
Transportation
Almaty International Airport (AIA) is located around 25 km away from the city centre. The airport receives several regular and direct flights from Amsterdam, Paris, Hongkong, Dubai, Delhi and more. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to international flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Buses, taxis and cabs are a viable option to reach the city from the airport. Book taxis in advance to save time and cost. Train services run between many cities of Russia and Almaty. The public transport include subways, trams, metro and buses.