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Istanbul is a wonderful holiday destination that wraps every tourist's heart with the modern lifestyle on the traditional edge. The modern skyscrapers dotting the skyline and delicately carved ancient monuments welcome tourists from all over the world. Istanbul is a city that presents travelers with both Asian and European facets across the Bosphorus Strait. Because of this passage, Istanbul remained the capital city of famous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire for several decades. If you happen to be in this city, do not forget to take the Turkish bath - Hammam. The locals are generous and very hospitable and might offer you tea at their homes or teahouses. To enjoy Istanbul, the most, take ferry rides, visit the local teahouses, pubs, taste the local drink - raki, and leisurely enjoy the sightseeing places. Also, hotels in Istanbul are another level of luxury.
 
Best Time to Visit
Istanbul experiences summers and winters on a little extreme level. It is visited year-round, but mostly in the spring and autumn season from April to May and from September to November. These months are considered ideal for holidays in Istanbul. However, many tourists prefer to visit this destination in the winter as well to experience chilly winters and snow.
 
Places to Visit
Some of the all-time favourite Places to Visit in Istanbul are The Hagia Sophia Museum, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Basilica Cistern, the Prince Islands, Aya Sofya, and Suleymaniye Mosque. All these places reflect the grandeur of dynasties that once ruled here with great architectural splendour. On the Asian side of Istanbul, worth visiting places are Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill. Kadikoy and Bagdat Caddesi are full of shopping places, restaurants and cafes. The Galata area in the city is a vibrant place that offers upscale boutiques, markets and Galata Bridge is known for fishing. The Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar are a few happening places for tourists to shop everything varying from tea, spices, carpets, leather, jewellery and dry fruits.
 
Food and Restaurants
Some of the authentic must-try dishes include Menemen, Meze, Kuyu Kebabi, Adana Kebab and Kunefe. Popular places in the city to dine at are Nicole Restaurant, Gram Kanyon, Adana Ocakbasi, Karadeniz Pide ve Döner Salonu and more. Beyoglu is a famous place in the city for upscale wine and dine. 
 
Transportation
Istanbul has well-maintained connections to many countries of the world via various transport channels. Tourists travelling via air de-board at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). There are plenty of international flights that connect the city to different cities such as Delhi, Paris, Cairo, Dubai, Seoul, New York and more. New Delhi and Mumbai receive plenty of direct flights from Istanbul via Turkish Airlines and Air India. Several other cities of India connect to Istanbul via connecting flights. 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. Rail routes are well laid across the city that receives trains from many parts of the country and also from European and Asian countries as well. The trains coming to Istanbul from Asian countries arrive at Haydarpasa Station and from European countries arrive at Sirkeci Station. Same as trains, many buses ply from Istanbul to cities of Greece, Romania, Bulgaria. A number of cruise and ferry services also operate from Istanbul that connect to European countries.
 

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.