“Welcome to my country! Hope you have a great time” “Indian? Indians are the best people I met” “Welcome to Jordan! Don’t worry be happy” “Welcome! Would you like to have some tea?” Welcome, welcome, welcome! I have not felt so welcomed anywhere to date. Yes, interestingly enough not even in all the states of my own country. The warmth with which Jordanians welcome you was a big take away from the trip. So if you are planning to explore Jordan, you are in the right place!
Jordan is an Arab country towards the east of Jordan river. Dotted with thousands of archaeological sites right from Palaeolithic age, Jordan is a heaven for history buffs. All these sites have traces of Greek, Christian, Muslim, Roman architectural styles- showcasing architectural marvels from over the world. Right from the ancient city of Jerash, the mosaic town of Madaba, the lost city of Petra to numerous castles, churches and carvings on the caves.
Jordan is more than 80% desert, still, has a lot more to showcase – hills in the north, dramatic red sand in the centre, beautiful coral down south, volcanic basalt in the east. The cliffs in the Jordan Valley, the lowest point on earth at the Dead Sea, the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum and aquatic beauty of the Red sea – there is a lot to choose from, none of which would disappoint. I bet you are all pumped up to explore Jordan, already!
In my blogs, I take you through my journey. Right from the guide to visit Jordan that answers all your questions about planning the trip. To individual blogs which detail out all the locations, I have been to. What more? I have an exclusive guide to being vegetarian in Jordan and the perfect 8-day itinerary! So go ahead, explore Jordan through my eyes!
A glimpse of Jordan
Welcome to Jordan! This country is as much yours as mine. Have a great time” Said the owner of Hashem Restaurant in Amman and I could have never felt safer.
The Ultimate Guide to Jordan
"Welcome to Jordan! This country is as much yours as mine. Have a great time" Said the owner of Hashem Restaurant in Amman and I could have never felt safer. Jordan is an Arab country towards the east of Jordan river. There
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A guide to Petra – The Lost City
Petra is more than two thousand years old, crowned as UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the new 7 wonders of the world. As most of us know the entire city was carved out of the mountain sides.
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Ultimate Guide to Wadi Rum
Described by Lawrence of Arabia as "Vast and echoing" Wadi Rum is an outstanding desert landscape. This remarkable landscape is a protected area, it covers over 700 sq. km. One can spend days and weeks exploring it.
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Jerash – A Rome away from Rome
Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced
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Jordan Visa and Jordan Pass
Majority of the middle eastern countries seems to be the grey area for Indian Passport holders, all the more because of the increasing sociopolitical tension. I recently visited Jordan and was bombarded with tonnes of questions. Addressing the most asked
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Being a vegetarian in Jordan
Jordan, a predominently arabic country has a lot to offer when to a true food lover. Right from succlent kebabas to wholesome maqluba , Jordanians love their meat. Still, Vegetables and pulses do find their way on Jordanian platter. Most
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Of sand dune, open sky and content
“They told me not to visit this country. Not solo at least. I should really have listened to them”, I think to myself walking my way through the canyon trail. He had said it is a medium level hike, but
