Galmudug

Galmudug is a state in the central region of Somalia, on the border to Ethiopia.

Regions

Cities

The capital is Galcayo

Other destinations

Hobyo

Culture and History

Somalia in general is a very unstable place, so visiting is not advised.

Talk

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By air

Galkacyo International Airport. There are several flights from Dubai, Djibouti, Nairobi, Mogadiscio, Bosaso, Burao and Hargeisa.

By road

Somalia main Highway N° 1 passes through the city of Galkacyo which links the northern with the southern part of the country. There are also provincial roads that link to the Hobyo, Bandiradley and Golol regions.

Tours and Getting around Galmudug

Galmudug tourist attractions and sightseeing

Itineraries

Galmudug city tours

Galmudug Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Galmudug nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

GOAT MILK Every morning you can have a good cup of cinnamon/cardomon tea with fresh goat milk. The best goat milk that is available in Somalia.

CAMEL MILK : CAANO GEEL. Every day the camel caravans from the surrounding nomadic villages bring fresh camel milk. If refrigerated camel milk can remain fresh (dhay) for a week otherwise it becames sour (caano garoor).

RAIN WATER and MINERAL WATER People in the region have learned how to harvest potable rain water, it is very pure and delicious. Different mineral waters from Mogadiscio, Puntland and UAE are also available.

FRUIT JUICE DRINKS At many local tea shops, stands and kioske one can find freshly squeezed juice drinks: mango, papaya, watermelon, ananas and the best one being spermuta from grapefruit to quench your thirst.

SOFT DRINKS Bottled soft drinks from the Coca Cola company in Mogadiscio are available.

Galmudug cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Southern Galkacyo GUEST HOUSE located in the Arafat area. Rooms with in-suite bathroom costs around $20 per person. The guest house has running water, electricity and connection with 3 different local telephone companies.

Good food and it has the best cook in town who prepares delicious spaghetti, fresh fish, goat meat (suqaar) and variety of fresh fruits.

GEEDI Hotel is located in the city center just 200m from the main market. It is a new hotel which opened in August 2007. The Hotel has a big restaurant, a tea/Halwa shop and it has an internet service where you can chat with your friends around the world.

AMBASSADOR Hotel is the biggest hotel in Southern Galkacyo, it has a big restaurant, shops and the a spacious confernce room.

CLASSIC Hotel is the newest one with conference room and wireless internet. http://www.hobyoradio.com/1,30,81Classic.htm

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