2 Days in Petra , Jordan

crusader castle
literally on top of the world!

Hi Everyone, 🙂

We spent 2 days in Petra, Jordan. It was Petra that made Sanjeev plan the Jordan trip. And I have to say that I’d still take a few more days to soak up the beauty of the place. The whole time I was feeling as if I was dreaming and there is no way a place like this could exist on this earth.

We started our trip from Dead Sea and a made stop at the Crusade castle.“The castle was built in 1115 by Baldwin I of Jerusalem during his expedition to the area where he captured Aqaba on the Red Sea in 1116. Originally called ‘Krak de Montreal’ or ‘Mons Regalis’, it was named in honour of the king’s own contribution to its construction (Mont Royal). ” There is also a Monetral Hotel which is actually a cave. It was world’s smallest hotel because it has just one room. People do come an stay there overnight. 🙂 There were warrior-clad people at the castle. They look us to the little room and showerd their hospitality on us by serving us tea and some good laughs. I shared a pic on my instagram HERE. People in Jordan are some of the nicest and warmest I have come across. There are so many nice memories I am taking back from here. 🙂

The next visit was a drive to our beautiful lime-stoned hotel , Beit Zaman. It’s pretty much like loving in an ancinet castle. I wish the rooms had that old world charm too but nevertheless it was a great stay.

The first day to Petra was a long walk to the treasury. “The face of the structure is marked by hundreds of bullet holes made by the local Bedouin tribes that hoped to dislodge riches that were once rumored to be hidden within it. ”

The second day, we got ourselves dressed in our comfiest shorts and sport shoes and left for a long trek of 950 staircase…up to the Al Deir monastery It was tough, tiring and insane. Not many people do it but we did it. And we loved every bit of it.  You may read more about Petra HERE

Castle Crusader / shobak castle
Castle Crusader / shobak castle
montreal crusader castle
My knight in shining armour 😉
strolling with the guard of the castle!
strolling with the guard of the castle!
First view of petra and then there's a long walk! : )
First view of petra and then there’s a long walk! : )
almost there ; )
almost there ; )
petra treasury
That’s exactly where you have to reach – the treasury. Indiana jones was shot here : )
Perfect!
Perfect!
crazy travellers : D
crazy travellers : D
can't pose enough infront of this  : D
can’t pose enough infront of this : D
Dream come true : )
Dream come true : )
walking ahead!
walking ahead!
matching the rose gold of the rocks with my jewellery
matching the rose gold of the rocks with my jewellery
some history!
some history!
zip , zap , zoom!
zip , zap , zoom! (the naturally made water channels on the sides)
light at the end of the tunnel!
light at the end of the tunnel!
Kajrare naina! : D
Kajrare naina! : D
making way for the carriage
making way for the carriage
taking lessons about the place from our guide
taking lessons about the place from our guide
Day 2 - started our long climb of 950 stairs to reach the monastery.
Day 2 – started our long climb of 950 stairs to reach the monastery.
Got invited for a humble meal by these lovely ladies on our way up!! People really shower you with their love in Jordan!
Got invited for a humble meal by these lovely ladies on our way up!! People really shower you with their love in Jordan!
pretty lady! : )
pretty lady! : )
a heartfelt sight! : )
a heartfelt sight! : )
you poser, you ; )
you poser, you ; )
just  a few more steps!
just a few more steps!
petra monestary
the larger than life monastery!
pic time!
pic time!
and pic time ! : D
and pic time ! : D
customary pic! : )
customary pic! : )
Riding back on Bahaar!
Riding back on Bahaar!
and he said ' have a good and great life wherever you go. ": )
and he said ‘ have a good and great life wherever you go. “: )
waiting for tired customers
waiting for tired customers
these little black holes were the real houses of people in ancient age.
these little black holes were the real houses of people in ancient age.
did the camel ride. My camel's name was Elian! : D
did the camel ride. My camel’s name was Elian! : D2 Day

Outfit Details :
Skirt : Etsy
Top : Zara
Bag : Chanel
Earrings : Zariin
Shoes : Mango

Also Read:
Jordan : Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, St. George’s Church Madaba

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