Are you planning to visit Petra? Then you should not visit the deserts, canyons and mountains. And also you should not miss the museums. There are lots of attractions around that you will not miss. We will talk here today on the top tips for visiting Petra.
We have been working for several years in the country on petra tours. We will share the knowledge and information with you as you can plan and enjoy the tour. Now we will discuss point by point the topics now that you need to know.
Table of Contents
Do a Proper Planning
There are lots of places and things to see at Petra. So watching everything in a day will be like a race. It is better if you plan for two or three days where you will make a list of which places to see on tour. You will have the information about where the places are and what the entrance fees are. Then it will be a tour that will give you better enjoyment.
Hotel Transport
It will be a great help, if your hotel provides transport till Petra Main Gate. You can talk with the hotel management, they can tell you clearly. Most of the hotels give the service and they get a lot of tourists for this. So, why would you miss it?
Use Umm Sayhoun Village Way
Generally the whole city is large. You have to walk till 4 kilometers to reach the center of the village. Similarly, the back gate of Petra is 7 kilometer away. So the road through Umm Sayhoun village may help you a lot. You can take a taxi that will go faster and reach there fast. It will be a good shot for you.
Prepare for Hiking
As there are a lot of canyons and mountains around, you should be prepared for hiking. You will love to see around here. It will give you better experience and access to locality. But be careful about riding donkeys as on mountain sides and canyons that might not be good, if you do not have the habit.
Local History
When you are in Petra, just give your concentration on local life and history. You will learn a lot here. There are amazing stories about Bedouins. The history is very rich and you will enjoy local stage shows and drama.
Bargain for Buying
When you are going to buy things from local shops and bedouins, you need to bargain with them. All these shops and sellers are based on tourists, so they ask for higher prices. So, to be safe you have to bargain to get the right price.
Stay with the Bedouins
Bedouins have a different type of life here. They live in cages. So, if you want to enjoy the cave living experience, you can discuss with them and spend some time there.
Final Words
We have shared all our knowledge with you that will allow you to have a good time at Petra. We hope you enjoy here in Petra a lot and have big fun.