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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.

Commonly known as Addis, Addis Ababa is a rapidly developing capital city of Ethiopia. Though it is merely a stopover for many, it carries many cultural and historical significances. Addis has several embassies and the headquarters of UNECA that focus on international diplomacy. Do not misguide by its term developing as it has monumental landmarks, museums, beautiful mosques and churches. Addis Ababa is not just a place to transit but to stop and explore. 
Best Time to Visit
Addis Ababa has a subtropical climate and gets very hot in summers. The winter months from November to January is the best time to visit the city. Get discounted Hotels in Addis Ababa from Goibibo.
Places to Visit
The National Museum of Ethiopia houses historic crafts and fossils, Holy Trinity Cathedral is a classic architectural art piece and burial place of the 20th-century emperor, Meskel Square and the neighbourhood of the Piazza district are known for their lively jazz clubs. Some other must-visit places include Ethnological Museum, Red Terror Museum, Washa Mikael Church, Lion of Judah & Churchill Avenue and Merkato Market. 
Food and Restaurants
The culinary style of Ethiopian food is very unique and Addis Ababa is the best place to explore it. Injera- a sourdough flatbread without which the Ethiopian meals are almost incomplete, Tibs (sauteed beef chunks), Kitfo, Shiro be Kibbe, Doro Wat and Fir Fir are some of the dishes that you must try here. These dishes are made from local fresh produce that keep the local flavour intact and delights the taste buds. Ethiopians have their own coffee culture and you may find many coffee houses serving freshly brewed espresso, be it after breakfast or after dinner. Some of the known restaurants in the city you would like to try are Oda Cultural Restaurant and Cafe, Tikus Shiro, Yod Abyssinia, 2000 Habesha Cultural Restaurant, Chane’s Restaurant and more. 
Transportation
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is an international airport that connects it to the cities to Europe, America, Asia and parts of Africa. Ethiopian Airlines connect India’s international airports like Delhi and Mumbai to Addis Ababa with non-stop international flights, while Saudia Airlines, Vistara and Air India ply as 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 the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Taxis are easily available to get into the city from the airport. Several well-maintained highways and low roads t connect Addis to other cities. Train and bus services are also available here to travel long distances. The three major bus terminals in the city cover several parts of the city: Autobus Terra, Meskel Square and ASCO. Rental cars are also available if you wish to explore the city on your own. Locals mostly use blue-white mini buses and light rail that are fast and cover major places. For independent/ sole travel, you can hire taxis; the prices are negotiable.