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After PM Modi’s Historic Visit To Guyana, A New Travel Destination Has Been Unlocked For Indians

With its expansive forests and stunning waterfalls, Guyana provides a singularly adventurous experience.

by Vrinda Arora
After PM Modi’s Historic Visit To Guyana, A New Travel Destination Has Been Unlocked For Indians

By becoming the first Indian prime minister to travel to Guyana in South America in 56 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought attention to a lesser-known vacation spot. Read on to learn more about Guyana.

Indian PM In Guyana After 56 Years

At Georgetown, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted ceremoniously and given a guard of honour during his first visit to Guyana in 56 years. PM Modi was greeted by Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and the two leaders were given a bouquet of flowers by dignitaries.

Guyana is a place where everything meets. From relaxing waterside zones to adventure sports to a vast variety of food, you name it, and you will find it there. The proximity to nature, waterfalls, and people is just the cherry on top.

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Guyana: Nestled In South America’s Heart

South America’s Guyana provides Indian tourists looking to avoid tourist traps with an unusual getaway. With its expansive forests, stunning waterfalls, and kind, hospitable locals, Guyana provides a singularly adventurous experience. Due to their common colonial past, Guyana has a sizable Indo-Guyanese community (43% of its total population), which fosters a sense of cultural belonging that is similar to a homecoming.

 

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During the dry season, which runs from February to April or September to November, Guyana is a great place to go on outdoor excursions. Although US dollars are generally recognised, the Guyanese dollar is the native currency. Carrying small denominations for markets and local merchants is advisable. There are vegetarian and vegan options in Guyana’s Indian-inspired cuisine. When visiting distant areas, stay in well-known areas and travel with a guide for safety.

The capital of Guyana, Georgetown, combines colonial and Caribbean beauty. Tourists can explore the Stabroek Market, a bustling marketplace with stalls offering fresh cassava and crafts. People can also try curry, roti, and dhal puri and pay a visit to one of the world’s highest wooden structures, St. George’s Cathedral. Savour Guyanese food like dhal puri, curry, and roti. One of the highest single-drop waterfalls in the world, Kaieteur Falls is a sight to behold. To get there, hike through a rainforest, where you can observe jaguars, golden frogs, squirrel monkeys, and scarlet macaws.

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So, when are you planning your Guyana visit to witness and embrace this wholesome experience?

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First Published: November 20, 2024 4:11 PM