July 21, 2016 TnH Global 0

Top things to do in Jordan

There’s so much to do in Jordan that planning is always recommended to travellers who want to experience every bit of this fascinating country. Jordan is an Arab nation located on the eastern bank of the River Jordan. This nation is a kaleidoscope of nature reserves, ancient monuments, sand dunes and seaside resorts. In this write-up, TnH have mentioned the most recommended five activities to do while in Jordan.

Explore Petra by Night
You must experience the exceptional walk through the path that leads to the mystical site of Petra. It is an after dark guided tour excursion into the ancient city that adds an entirely new dimension to treasure in the company of group travellers. A walk through the rocky paths begins in darkness and the climax is the site that is lit up with 1,500 candles to offer a spectacular view to tourists against the backdrop of the world wonder. As you walk through the rocky paths, a Bedouin musician plays on a pipe. Apart from wandering into the gorgeous setting, tourists can undertake other interesting activities like sleeping in a tomb cave to energize your tired soul as you wake up to the fresh morning of Petra. The ancient marvel of Petra, one of the seven wonders in the world brings out the romantic spirit in the traveller seeking for adventure and thrill.

Important Info: The Petra sight runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The excursion starts at 20:30 PM from the Petra Visitor centre and delivers you back by licensed guide to the visitor centre around 22:30 PM.

Hot Air Balloon Tour in Wadi Rum
The charming landscape of the Wadi Rum is best discovered when travellers get to climb up in the air into a hot air balloon flight which offers the bird’s eye view of the majestic mountains. Usually, the flights take place during the morning hours and lasts for around an hour but it is advised that tourists must allow 2 to 3 hours for the entire experience to get closer to the paramount of capturing the beauty of Wadi Rum in their lenses. There are two balloons which accommodate around (5 and 16 persons) so depending on the number of participant; one of the balloons is used for the flight.

Important Info: This is an early morning experience when the visitors or travellers are picked from the Wadi Rum visitor center at about 5:45 AM and taken to the take off spot from the landing point to the visitor center Hot air balloon.

Warning: The flight takes approximately 1 hour and they can also be cancelled due to bad weather.

Discover Underwater Life with Snorkeling in Aqaba
Jordan is imagined to be a country of arid and drear mountains but on the contrary, tourists will find the abundant water life in Aqaba. The Gulf of Aqaba is home to 130 species of coral, hundreds of species of fish and other aquatic animals. For the passionate lovers of snorkeling, Aqaba boasts of an easy access to the underwater sport. Also, for the beginners, it is a whole new adventure without any hassles. The coral are beautiful and sharp, it is suggested to not to get too close as the waves may end up hurting your body. The corals look fascinating and photographers can capture the images from the marine camera to take the best shots. In succinct, Aqaba is where you can feel young and fresh again with many water sports like diving, scuba diving and host of other activities.

Important Info: Tourists can hire public transport facilities to get to the coast where the bus drops you down. At a distance of 10 m into the sea and snorkeling points are easily accessible.

Warning: We would like to suggest you to ignore ‘snorkeling touts’ asking for money to take you to the ‘best’ underwater sights.

Culinary Wonders of Jordan
The Jordanian cuisine compiled of everything that can tantalize your taste buds. The most famous one includes the national cuisine, Mansaf; a lamb dish cooked in a broth when topped with rice, almonds and spices becomes a treat for the taste buds. This dish is served on a massive plate with rounds of bread. If you are more into trying the street food then dip on Hummus, a well known food dip made with chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and pepper, served in the bowl of the food processor. Some of the other famous dishes include Zarb, Olives and dates, Mezze, Falafel, Schwarma and many others.

Important Info: The Al Hawa restaurant in Amman is highly recommended to enjoy eating ‘Mansaf’. However, the famous restaurant of Hashem’s here is best known for ‘Hummus’.

Enjoy Night Life of Amman
Post the sunset, Amman turns into a bustling city with a flourishing nightlife. The city is lined with coffee houses, bars and restaurant to soak in the spirit of celebration. The warm and friendly nature of Jordanians will make it a homely affair to go on with the flow of the night and enjoy the infectious vibe of the city. Be it the beautiful Arabic women or enticing delicacies, Jordan reveals it’s other side only when the day turns to night.

Important Info: Popular clubs such as the Harir Lounge, JJ’s at the Grand Hyatt hotel, Blue Fig are the best in town with eclectic music, cocktails and lively ambiance.
•A typical Dress code is expected in some places. So, watch before you choose to wear skimpy outfits.