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Moscow is an attractive capital city of Russia. The city enjoys a unique reputation for its history of 800 years, its remarkable art and architecture. Moscow gracefully hosts top-class ballet, captivating performing arts, museums reliving the time of Cold War, art galleries, luxury boutiques and swanky bars. This city is huge and indeed a place to explore. And the expedition of the city of Moscow starts from the iconic complex of the Red Square and Kremlin.
Best Time to Visit 
The ideal time to visit this city is in the months of April to September. These months experience warm temperatures and are perfect for sightseeing. If you would like to witness Moscow in winter, then December to February is a good time when you can enjoy Christmas, ice-skating and the Russian Winter Festival. The city hosts fests and fairs throughout the year so it is advisable to look for upcoming fests before you visit the city.  
Places to Visit
The iconic Moscow Kremlin and Red Square are the highlights of the city for every tourist visiting Moscow. The complex of Kremlin is very finely constructed and is home to the president of Russia. Next to it is the Red Square where you can marvel the architecture of St Basil’s Cathedral alongside Lenin’s Mausoleum. If you are thinking of visiting just these two, then that’s not it. The city is so much more than that. Sparrow Hills, Novodevichy Convent and Tretyakov Gallery are some other prominent attractions of Moscow. The Garden Ring is abuzz with nightclubs and museums which many youngsters make a trip to. Close-by there is the centuries-old Bolshoi Theatre, that hosts world-class opera and ballet, many upscale dining places, and a happening Tverskaya Street lined with luxury boutiques and shops. From budget to luxury Goibibo has wide range of Moscow hotels.
Food and Restaurant
One can definitely find the comfort of food in Moscow. From farm-sourced food to Soviet-inspired restaurants to dining places delivering rich cultural food, the city has it all. Some of the popular dishes you must taste when you are in Moscow are Borshch Moskovsky, Pelmeni, Blini (Russian pancakes), Pirozhki,  Plov, Beef Stroganoff. In desserts, you can treat yourself with Ponchiki, and Pastila. Cafe Pushkin at Tverskaya, Lavka-Lavka, Delicatessen, Darbazi and Bar Strelka are some popular dining places in the city.
Transportation
There are three major airports in Moscow: Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Domodedovo International Airport (DME) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO). These airports connect to every international airport in the world and it is certainly very easy to travel here from India. Delhi connects to Moscow with several direct flights with popular air links: Air India and Aeroflot. Connecting flights, however, can be obtained from any international airport in India with airlines Aeroflot, Qatar Airways, Air India and Gulf Airways. 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. Aeroexpress train and taxis are mostly used to travel to the city from the airport. The city is well-connected to major cities of Russia, parts of Europe and East Asia such as Prague, Budapest, Berlin, Vienna and others via rail. The roads and highways are very well-maintained in the city. Public transport is definitely cost and a time-efficient option for travel. The Moscow Metro with 196 stations is sprawled throughout the city offering budget travel, buses and trams run throughout the city and effectively connect places to nearby metro stations. For independent travel options, taxis and app-based cab: UBER are readily available on the roads.

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.