Visit The Gambia, Africa's Secret Gem From India

July 06, 2016

The Gambia is in West Africa and tourists from India can visit Gambia, by applying at the Gambian High Commission and New Delhi for a months passport or through a travel agency, where you can apply online, then all you need is a valid passport and spending money, and The Gambia is known to be a cheap country in which to have a vacation. It has a Stalantic coastline and is also bordered by Senegal, and is world renowned for its abundant ecosystems, with many species of birds, as well as monkeys and hippos. The Gambian River is home to may of these diverse birds and animals as well as the Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve and the Kiang West National Park.

The capital city is Banjul, and it has plentiful sandy beaches running from Kololi to Bakau, and the main language spoken in The Gambia is English. There are around 1,849 million citizens living in the country, which has a national currency called the Gambian Dalasi.

The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa and attracts tourists mainly for its fantastic beaches, cheap way of living and friendly locals. If you want to venture further into the country and avoid the package tour holidaymakers thronging the beaches and cities then perhaps a journey inwards to stay in an eco-lodge, or a tiny fishing village will give you more of a flavour of authentic Gambian living. The Gambia is a paradise for bird lovers, and you can take a slow cruise down the river , where you can easily spot more than 100 different species from the comfort of your boat while you sail through lush mangrove swamps and forests.

In the capital city, Banjul, you can visit the national museum and many markets, where you can but hand carved wooden gifts for family members or decorate your home. But if you want to explore the great outdoors then the Makasutu Culture Forest, can be visited easily from Banjul or if you want to immerse yourself fully then you can stay in a boutique eco-hotel. If you want to see wildlife then the best time to visit the Gambia from India is between December and April as the dry season ensures that animals are generally to be seen clustered around watering holes. So, even though it is small, a holiday in The Gambia from India will be full of surprises.