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uglyscot Says: Maghabat Khogali is the largest cemetery in Khartoum North. It is associated with Sheikh Khogali whose tomb is in the 1st picture.The mosque of the Mirghani family of the Khatmia sect, who fought against the Turkish domination of Sudan, and wanted closer ties with Egypt is...
See the clear junction of the Blue and White Niles
uglyscot Says: We made a special trip to see where the Blue Nile and the White Nile meet on 2 Feb. 2007. the dividing line was so clear from the Khartoum North side.
maykal Says: Hop on any bus heading to Omdurman from Bahri, and on the way you'll pass a large covered souq on your right...click your fingers to stop the bus, and you can look round the clothing market which is reputedly the cheapest place to buy material and ready-made clothes....
maykal Says: Between the Friendship Palace Hotel and the Shambat brisge to Omdurman, there is an area of green fields by the river. When the water levels are low, there is also a wide sandy beach which is supposedly quite a popular place for swimming...many locals bathe around here...
maykal Says: One area to explore is the residential district to the south of the central bus station...head for the church belltowers, and just wander round the dusty streets. Many houses are quite old, and although a bit decrepit, it can be an atmospheric place to walk. No attractions...
maykal Says: Dominating Bahri's skyline, this is probably the most expensive of all Khartoum's hotels. It is not really convenient for those who want to explore downtown Khartoum or Omdurman, but for facilities and views, it can't be beaten. The nicest thing about this hotel is the...
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We went to photograph the junction of the Blue Nile and the White Nile from Khartoum North and decided a good spot was the Hotel Palace [formerly called Friendship Palace Hotel] The hotel is a large building and inside is nicely decorated in wood and wrought iron. I was struck at how clean the chairs were- either new or very well looked after.
We then stopped to have a coffee. It was Friday so rather quiet. Only a few people around, usually a mixture of locals and foreigners at a table doing business, playing backgammon, reading the newspaper, working on a laptop, or like us just relaxing.
We ordered an espresso and a cappucino. Neither were anything spectacular, and my cappucino was far from hot except the last two sips. There was a wonderful froth on top with some chocolate powder, but I fear it must have been cold milk!
Favorite Dish: We didn't actually eat anything, but looked at the possibilities.
Breakfast costs the equivalent of 15 dollars; the buffet 25 dollars.
The coffee was 2 and a half dollars each.
UPDATE 2010
The hotel is no longer functioning as the company which owns it went bamkrupt, but it remains a landmark from the Khartoum side of the river.
Updated Aug 10, 2010
Address: Hotel Palace in hilat Hamat, Khartoum North
Palace Hotel, as an example: Ramadan Break-fast
uglyscot Says: Ity has become common in recent years for people to break their Ramadan fast at a hotel or restaurant. There may be a buffet with traditional Ramadan dishes.When we went to the hotel in September 2008 we found tables set out on the lawns, and decorative lights. Lights are a...
An expensive drink by the Nile
maykal Says: At the Friendship Palace hotel, there is a nice garden on the river with views over to Khartoum...in the evening, it is where Khartoum's rich and famous hang out. You can wander in and out for free, but if you do sit for a drink, expect to pay through the nose for it. We...
choose the most convenient for you
uglyscot Says: As with Khartoum and Omdurman the rickshas are not allowed to cross the bridges, so are popular for making journeys away from the main streets. Arrange fare in advance. The same goes for the minibuses [Amgad] which are more comfortable but also will take passengers to their...
uglyscot Says: in the past the main railway station was opposite the hospital in Khartoum, but because of the growing traffic problem and the need for better roads, the railway station was moved to Khartoum North. Plans have been made to upgrade the railways to a wide gauge instead of the...
maykal Says: From Souq Arabi in Khartoum, head to the west of the mosque to find buses going to Bahri...the route takes you past the University of Khartoum and views from the bridge are quite nice. Most buses will take you straight to the central bus depot of bahri, which is convenient...
uglyscot Says: Suq Saad Gishra is wellknown in Sudan as having a variety of goods , especially material and clothing. It has been in existence for a long time. Originally the shops were made of mud brick [teen[ , but then built with red bricks. One of the first to use this new building...
Khartoum North Market: buying fruit and vegetables
uglyscot Says: The market has a fairly large number of stalls where all kinds of fruit and vegetables can be found. it is far cheaper to buy from the market than from the small shops scattered throughout town, though buying from carts that can sometimes be found may be even cheaper. the...
There is a lot of new building going on, but this also means the people looking after the sites have to 'make' homes for themselves out of cartons, plastic or whatever they can find. Then when the building has progressed , they may move inside until the building is ready to be decorated.
Written Oct 11, 2007
uglyscot Says: In Kafouri, a new large mosque cannot be missed-as it stands out. It is built in the Ottoman style of Turkey, and like mosques in Egypt [The Citadel], and in The United Arab Emirates [Gulf States]. This type of mosque has numerous domes and minarets. Theis on at Kafouri was...
uglyscot Says: Crossing the new Menshiya- Hillat Kuku Bridge, plumes of smoke can be seen coming from the brick kilns. if the wind is in the wrong direction the rather strong smell will reach you too. I find the whole process quite interesting, and of historical interest as this is how...
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There are not many places in Sudan where horse riding can be learned or practised. There is the race course in Khartoum itself but I don't know if there is any access for the public except when there are actual races taking place.
There is a small riding school in Khartoum North run by a British woman [Jane Anne]. She has a number of horses, and gives lessons to adults, children and disabled children.
The setting is near the river , and there are dogs belonging to the school, and a goose with attitude!
Lessons begin at half an hour and then when a child feels more confident will be extended to an hour. The half hour costs 25 SDG.
Lessons include how to brush the horse and clean its hooves.
Equipment: Equipment is provided , but if you have your own, so much the better,
Written Jan 18, 2009
Khartoum Bahri is the commercial area of the Three Towns. There is a large market, and dairy farms at Hilat Kuku. There was a port and the River Transport Authority was based here. The new Railway...
Out of the three cities which make up Khartoum, Bahri is the least visited. And to be honest, there isn't an awful lot to tempt the traveller to cross the Nile. However, there are a few things to see,...
Across the Blue Nile to Khartoum North
Khartoum is fast developing, like Khartoum. The Industrial Area has spread, and there are many new residential areas springing up. So far there are few real attractions. The Palace Hotel [formerly...
Khartoum North lies on the east bank of the Blue Nile. It is connected to Khartoum by three bridges, and to Omdurman by one. There are no particular places of interested except its suk. There is an......
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