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About KASSALA
Travel through the Beautiful Fruit Gardens of Kassala in Sudan
City of Kassala is the capital of its namesake state, Kassala in Sudan. Located in the north-eastern part of the country, the town is famous for its colourful fruit gardens. It is an important trade centre in Sudan. It is situated along the Khartoum-Port Sudan highway and was once a railroad hub.
Accommodation Options
Government run guesthouses and guest houses are safe and have decent amount of facilities. Private accommodations are available. It is advised to be aware of some local customs or even some common local words, which would help travellers with their holiday. Travel guides double up as translators as well. Budget hotels, bed and breakfasts along with other camping accommodations have sprung up in recent times.
History
The city was captured by the Mahdists in 1885. Kassala was a military camp earlier. Battle of Kassala gave its reign to Italian forces in 1894. The city has witnessed many military and civil wars, but things are improving with time.
Climate
Climate does not vary much in Sudan. Kassala experiences an arid climate with a lengthy dry season. High temperatures are common at the end of the dry season. Rainy seasons are short here while daytime temperatures are quite high.
Popular Places
Kassala is known for its local café culture where hubble-bubble pipe (hookah) smoking is widely done. Animal market is also popular with locals and visitors. Cafes near bus station have satellite televisions where Hollywood blockbusters are shown. The fruit markets which offers various varieties are also popular.
Getting Around
Buses, boksis, and lorries are the most popular forms of transport in this area. A boski is a shared taxi. Minibuses are mostly used is northern Sudan. Travel guide can help translate local dialects and are highly recommended. Some parts of Sudan have safety issues due to political situations and the impact of the civil war, but northern region including Kassala is considered safe.
Places of Entertainment
Sudan is mildly Islamic as compared to other African Muslim countries, though alcohol is banned as per the sharia Islamic law in Sudan. Tourists are known to hold private parties in some areas of Kassala, but these things are not common. Areas near bus station have eateries, cafes and even some bed and breakfasts. Fast food stalls are gaining popularity as well. Visiting Kassala can check a traveller’s patience but it offers a far more rewarding experience with warm and friendly people of Sudan. Sudan leaves an impact irrespective of the time spent in the country.
Languages Used
Arabic is widely spoken in Kassala along with some other African languages.
Currency
The Sudanese pound is the currency of Sudan. It is further converted into piasters. Some hotels do accept foreign currency, but checking news and updates online about currency conversion is recommended.
City of Kassala is the capital of its namesake state, Kassala in Sudan. Located in the north-eastern part of the country, the town is famous for its colourful fruit gardens. It is an important trade centre in Sudan. It is situated along the Khartoum-Port Sudan highway and was once a railroad hub.
Accommodation Options
Government run guesthouses and guest houses are safe and have decent amount of facilities. Private accommodations are available. It is advised to be aware of some local customs or even some common local words, which would help travellers with their holiday. Travel guides double up as translators as well. Budget hotels, bed and breakfasts along with other camping accommodations have sprung up in recent times.
History
The city was captured by the Mahdists in 1885. Kassala was a military camp earlier. Battle of Kassala gave its reign to Italian forces in 1894. The city has witnessed many military and civil wars, but things are improving with time.
Climate
Climate does not vary much in Sudan. Kassala experiences an arid climate with a lengthy dry season. High temperatures are common at the end of the dry season. Rainy seasons are short here while daytime temperatures are quite high.
Popular Places
Kassala is known for its local café culture where hubble-bubble pipe (hookah) smoking is widely done. Animal market is also popular with locals and visitors. Cafes near bus station have satellite televisions where Hollywood blockbusters are shown. The fruit markets which offers various varieties are also popular.
Getting Around
Buses, boksis, and lorries are the most popular forms of transport in this area. A boski is a shared taxi. Minibuses are mostly used is northern Sudan. Travel guide can help translate local dialects and are highly recommended. Some parts of Sudan have safety issues due to political situations and the impact of the civil war, but northern region including Kassala is considered safe.
Places of Entertainment
Sudan is mildly Islamic as compared to other African Muslim countries, though alcohol is banned as per the sharia Islamic law in Sudan. Tourists are known to hold private parties in some areas of Kassala, but these things are not common. Areas near bus station have eateries, cafes and even some bed and breakfasts. Fast food stalls are gaining popularity as well. Visiting Kassala can check a traveller’s patience but it offers a far more rewarding experience with warm and friendly people of Sudan. Sudan leaves an impact irrespective of the time spent in the country.
Languages Used
Arabic is widely spoken in Kassala along with some other African languages.
Currency
The Sudanese pound is the currency of Sudan. It is further converted into piasters. Some hotels do accept foreign currency, but checking news and updates online about currency conversion is recommended.
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