North Bank Division district, The Gambia

Places to visit near Chilla

Chilla is a town in North Bank Division district, The Gambia, home to about 1,249 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 mosques & dargahs, 11 beaches & coast and 5 churches. The must-see places are Kunta Kinteh Island (34 km), Fort James (34 km) and Saint Mary's Church (42 km).

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Chilla at a glance

Location
North Bank Division district, The Gambia
Population
about 1,249
Coordinates
13.5500° N, 16.2833° W
Places within 50 km
104 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Chilla

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chilla

69 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chilla. The closest is Lohen Forest Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Chilla

63 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Chilla. The closest is Grande Mosquee Keur Ali Gueye (15 km); the best-known is Grande Mosquee Keur Aïp Ka (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Chilla

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chilla. The closest is Suara Point (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Chilla

17 churches within 100 km of Chilla. The closest is Église (40 km); the best-known is Saint Mary's Church (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chilla

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chilla. The closest is Entrée du Parc du Delta du Saloum (31 km); the best-known is Fort James (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Chilla

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Chilla. The closest is Île Au Hyenne (32 km); the best-known is Jinack Island (34 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Chilla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chilla
  2. 15 km Grande Mosquee Keur Aïp Ka · mosque or dargah, Fatick Region
  3. 16 km Lohen Forest Park · nature spot, North Bank Division
  4. 31 km Fort James · fort, North Bank Division
  5. 32 km Kumadi Forest Park · nature spot, North Bank Division
  6. 5 km Kasaywa Forest Park · nature spot, North Bank Division
  7. 8 km Back to Chilla

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    Within 15 km of Chilla

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chilla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2869Lohen Forest Park (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1963Grande Mosquee Keur Ali Gueye (15 km)
    Other attractions2039Juffureh (32 km)
    Beaches & coast1134Suara Point (23 km)
    Churches517Église (40 km)
    Forts & heritage815Entrée du Parc du Delta du Saloum (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves610Île Au Hyenne (32 km)
    Museums49Maurel Frères Building (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints07Tour D'observation de l'Avifaune de L'ile Au Oiseaux (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Puits de Sel (90 km)
    Parks33Place (43 km)
    Caves01Raktak (54 km)

    Chilla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chilla?

    Lohen Forest Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Kasaywa Forest Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Kumadi Forest Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Kunta Kinteh Island (island, about 34 km), Fort James (fort, about 34 km), Grande Mosquee Keur Aïp Ka (mosque or dargah, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chilla?

    104 places on Spotwander: 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 mosques & dargahs, 20 other attractions, 11 beaches & coast, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chilla?

    Lohen Forest Park, about 7 km by road; Kasaywa Forest Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Chilla?

    Grande Mosquee Keur Ali Gueye, about 15 km by road; Grande Mosquee Keur Aïp Ka (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Chilla?

    Suara Point, about 23 km by road; Mootah Point (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chilla?

    Start in Chilla, visit Grande Mosquee Keur Aïp Ka, then Lohen Forest Park, then Fort James, then Kumadi Forest Park, then Kasaywa Forest Park, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chilla?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Chilla

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