"Whats in a name?" Muhafazat al Qunaytirah by freya_heaven

Muhafazat al Qunaytirah Travel Guide: 121 reviews and 319 photos

Hilly Countryside - Muhafazat al Qunaytirah

I shall call this area the Golan Heights, apart from being much easier to write, it is what most people will know it by. The Arabic name for the area is Muhafazat al Qunaytirah. The name change happened after the 6 day war of 1967 when the boundarys were changed and this area fell within present day Israel although VT have situated this area in Syria.

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Mount Hermon Views

The Golan Heights or Muhafazat al Qunaytirah is situated on the north eastern tip of Israel, sitting snuggly next to Lebanon & Syria. Here you will find Crusader castles, Druze villages, pretty scenery & even a ski resort!

In the winter this area is very popular with skiers & people seeking fun in the snow. In the summer its a great place to get to slighty cooler climes of the summer heat.

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Whats in a name? - Muhafazat al Qunaytirah

This was a kind lady who gave us a hitch part of the way home.
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Intro Updated May 13, 2005
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Reviews (12)

View from chairlift - Muhafazat al Qunaytirah

Skiing Sports & Outdoors (1)

I was suprised to learn that there was a ski resort in the area, there are over 45 kilometers of ski trails, five... more travel advice

Golan Walks Things to Do (7)

The Golan Heights are very pretty, especially in spring when the land is still benefiting from the winter rain & snow... more travel advice

Syrian Views Things to Do (7)

Damascus is only 30 miles from this point on the UN patroled boarder post. This is near an abandonded and near ruined... more travel advice

A Druze Village Things to Do (7)

Madjal Shams is a Druze village on the Syrian Israel border. Only a few kilometers from Mouth Hermon, it is a good... more travel advice

Transportation (2)
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Written Jul 21, 2005

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Comments (16)

DaDrifter Aug 16, 2005 at 8:32 AM Report Abuse

Love the views from the Golan Heights ... amusing stories as always :) ... loaded guns, ride in a police car, jumping fences ... truly amazing.
BluBluBlu Aug 15, 2005 at 2:32 AM Report Abuse

Never thought of this area as a ski resort, but it looks stunning! Great pages & photo's as always, happy travels, Blu
travelife Jul 25, 2005 at 1:26 PM Report Abuse

Revisited your page.. its still a big travel to do for me. Some day I will!
willy_wonka Jul 20, 2005 at 9:56 PM Report Abuse

i think you've been reading too many adventures of freya stark... jumping fences, holding guns... lol, you be crazy chick! cool page on an unknown (to me anyway) area. cheers :-)
matcrazy1 Jun 11, 2005 at 12:54 PM Report Abuse

Stunning views, very interesting story on the name and location of the place in real and on VT. Amusing local custom tip, unique hitchhiking by a police car and... skiing :-)
kyoub May 27, 2005 at 6:06 AM Report Abuse

A very interesting page, nicola. A friend with a gun, jumping the fence, and then a ride with the police, what an adventure.
sachara May 25, 2005 at 12:32 AM Report Abuse

Nicola, what an interesting and intriguing page and place with changing boundaries ! Nice snowy landscapes ! Snow in the Middle East is so unexpected...I walked in the snow in Lebanon !
Daja123 May 22, 2005 at 12:54 PM Report Abuse

I have been looking at Golan Heights from Syrian side. in difference to the others it is a very picturesque viewIt is a pitty that we normaly do know the place from political reasons.
deecat May 18, 2005 at 2:46 AM Report Abuse

What a intriguing page, with surprises around every corner. You and Ray certainly are full of adventure. I always know I'll learn something new on your pages, Nicola. Picked up by police while hitchhiking "takes the cake" as does Ray with a gun~
Sharon May 14, 2005 at 1:05 AM Report Abuse

NIce page, The Golan area is simply stunning. I've also started with my "Syrian" pages this days. Aren't you planning to visit Israel again ?