the Petra site visitors entrance and other Petra, Jordan Things to Do Tips

A visit to Petra is a travel highlight of a lifetime! I actually did not have any idea it was as amazing as it proved to be - obviously my expectation was based only on its written reputation without really studying and understanding it - the history, nor the vastness of the place - it covers an enormous area and I had no idea of that either.

But the pre arrival excitement was there, knowing we had a visit to one of the most wanted sites in the world ahead of us!

Anyway, arriving from the huge carpark, at the entrance theres a lot of stalls selling souvenirs and stuff, hustling a bit and there are toilets there but had big queues which is a bit rough if youve got a group waiting for you! but inside the main building were colour brochures you can get for info on the site which are free and which give a bit of a map and with info and photos of the prominent spots to see around the Petra site.

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All the enterprising businessmen are here to offer which and what might get some tourist dollar - so you can pay to ride a horse or donkey, or take a buggy or carriage from just inside the entrance down through the path and journey through the rocks that is called the Siq to the opening at the first building one comes to, the Treasury.

From there you can take camels and also again donkeys on through the site.

Our ticket was supposed to include the choice of a horse or carriage but the members in our group got so offended by those supplying the horses and carriages trying to initiate a haggle for a price that they stomped off and we all followed with the leader and tour guide making no attempt to restitute the situation. So we walked. Which is fine and as usual provides the best way to see the surroundings.

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Walking down through the valley or rock with exciting anticipation of arriving at The Treasury - Petra!

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What a good look this is! definitely keep an eye out for a look and photo of this colourful and captivating sight of a guy in his famed desert police uniform!

This guy was at the entrance to the Treasury - the first 'building' you come to from your walk down through the Siq

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Along the walk up to the monastery is a short turn off track signposted to the Lion Biclinium - in here are tombs decorated with Medusa heads and lions and other less decorated tombs.

Only takes a couple of minutes each way to get to a spot enough to see these and get some photos.

Beautifully coloured rocks are to be found in this small gorge as well - some a really deep red colour.

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