Have you been fascinated by the very
thought of visiting Petra? It is quite an obvious feeling! After all,
you are visiting one of the most incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites
in the world! This ancient, rose-hued, rock-cut Nabatean capital with
its ethereal sandstone gorge, tombs and temples makes you feel like you
are in a secret gateway that directly takes you to the enthralling
period of history. So are you planning for an Amman to Petra day trip? Petra lies 150 miles towards the south of Amman. Check out some of the significant aspects of an Amman to Petra trip in brief below –
- The Best Time to Visit Petra
When you are on your Amman to Petra
trip, make sure to start the trip as early as possible so that you can
take delight in seeing a good number of monuments before the harsh sunny
afternoon. It also helps you in avoiding crowd! It takes almost three
hours from Amman on the desert highway.
Alternately, you can visit Petra late in
the afternoon to witness the captivating sunset in Petra. The sandstone
monuments of Petra look more enchanting with myriad hues during the
early morning and evening light.
- Traveling Petra from Amman
You can rent a car and drive or hire a
taxi from Amman! However, it is always better to book tour packages from
reliable tour operators who can make your transportation from Amman to Petra much easier and better experience.
- Things to See in Petra
Hike through the 3/4-mile long Siq which
is a narrow gorge featuring rose colored walls and cliffs leads you to
the mesmerizing Petra. Find the breathtaking façade of “Al Khazna” or
Treasury that is about 130 foot high. This monument is decorated with
spectacular Corinthian capitals and sculptures along with ornamented
camels in the foreground. Also, it is also believed to be the tomb of a
Nabataean king.
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