You may have come across
many portraits of Petra – or its most popular building, the Treasury –
in documentaries, magazines and even movies – but it isn’t till you are
there that you start to feel an authentic acknowledgement for the place.
Majority tourists visits southern Jordan as part of their day trip and
that is a sorrow as Peta features a lot of things to keep travelers
engaged for at least 5 to 6 days if not more. Apart from exploring the
main highlights of the city, there are many others things to do during
your Petra tours. So, what are they? Let’s talk about them briefly:
Look for traces of ancient magnificence in the Siq:
The Siq is a valley that
links Petra with the outside world. It is a wonderful experience to
stroll on thousand of years old cobblestones and witness the curved rock
facade in a variety of colors. Search for traces of old dams &
water conduits employed by the Nabateans to manage the water source into
Petra. As the main gate to the city, the Nabatearrs crafted beautiful
statues & domes along the Siq.
Join a cooking class in Petra:
If you have seen Petra
already by night, joining a cooking class is probably the best thing you
can do in the evening. The Petra Kitchen ( placed next to the main road
in Wadi Musa) is an incredible place that assures an enlightening &
fun-packed evening. Tourists wear gloves & mask, and under the
guidance of the eatery’s cooks, learn how to produce typical Jordanian
dishes.
Meet the Bedouins:
While roving around
Petra, you will notice different Bedouin tents that offer tourists a
sheltered respite & goodies. Throw a banter with the Bedouins – a
lot of them belongs to Petra and are good in English – so communication
shouldn’t be an issue. Also ask them about tales of their descendant
residing in Petra. Possibilities are, you will get to hear an
interesting tale regarding what it was like dwelling in Petra earlier.
Ride to the Monastery on the back of a mule:
The Monastery is yet
another major highlight of Petra that shouldn’t be missed at any cost.
Placed in the mountains atop Petra, it is very difficult hike to the
summit. However, you can consider a mule ride to make it to the top as
an alternative of hiking. It is fun and rather excruciating at times but
you will reach there in good shape. A mule ride to the Monastery will
cost you en dinars (approximately $15).
Don’t miss the sunset when you’re in Petra:
This is such a magical
Petra experience that you can’t miss simply. As Petra is placed in a
gorge, you will have to tour to the border of Wadi Musa to witness the
sunset. The ideal sites to witness the sunset are placed along the route
from Wadi Musa to Taybeh, approximately a five to ten minutes drive
from the centre of Wadi Musa.
Make your Petra one day tour really eventful by booking with Jordan Private Tours And Travel. Our Petra day trip
remains the most apparent choice for travelers to Petra from Amman. So,
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