1.0Ayush Tours Jaipurhttps://ayushtoursjaipur.comadminhttps://ayushtoursjaipur.com/index.php/author/gotravelblue/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="bGde75zhxb"><a href="https://ayushtoursjaipur.com/index.php/2020/01/17/jordan/">Jordan</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://ayushtoursjaipur.com/index.php/2020/01/17/jordan/embed/#?secret=bGde75zhxb" width="600" height="338" title="“Jordan” — Ayush Tours Jaipur" data-secret="bGde75zhxb" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /*! 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Jordan is one of the best countries to explore in the Middle East – not only is it one of the most stable countries from a security and politics standpoint, but it is also home to some of the most impressive treasures of the region. Home to five cities of the Roman Decapolis, five UNESCO world heritage sites, and Petra (which needs no introduction), despite its rich heritage, Jordan is not only for history buffs. Jordan is also a great destination for nature, hiking, wellness (at the Dead Sea) and for food & culture enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in ecotourism. In this Jordan itinerary we include some of Jordan’s most popular spot, but we also try to take you off the beaten path, too. Many of Jordan’s most popular attractions are packed once the day-trippers arrive, so a great way to get the edge is to actually stay in a place and get there before the tour buses descend! It allows you to see a whole different side of a place, too. The Best Time to Visit Jordan Jordan’s high season runs from March – early June, and to a lesser extent from September – November. These times tend to have the best weather for visiting (and in Spring the north of Jordan is carpeted with beautiful wild flowers) but they are also when Jordan is the busiest and you’ll pay a lot more for your hotel rooms during this time. We visited Jordan in Summer (August) which was very hot but refreshingly crowd-free. If you aren’t planning hiking or outdoor exploration too much, you could also consider visiting in winter (winter does get cold in Jordan and it has been known to snow in Amman). Watching the sun set over Wadi Rum. How to Travel Around Jordan There are many options for tours of Jordan which are great if you are short on time and don’t have time to plan your own trip. However we recommend travelling independently if you can, as unfortunately many of the tours all go to the same places and don’t allow you to get off the beaten track. For independent travel in Jordan, the best option is to rent a car – the reason being there is little in the way of consistent public transport infrastructure in the country. Drivers take a more relaxed approach to road rules than they would do  in Europe or North America, and we recommend avoiding driving in Amman as the traffic can be bad. Any easy way to avoid this is to take a taxi back to the airport after your time in Amman and pick up your rental car from there, or stay on the outskirts of Amman. If you need to take public transportation / transfers note that there are no railways in Jordan, so you’ll need to get around by taxi. We found it really hard to get information about public bus services as everyone involved in the tourism industry was trying to sell us private transfers (taxis) at huge expense! The best way to get information about public buses is from the main bus station of the city you are in. We’ve also heard good things about JETTbus who offer express coach transfers between major cities and will save you a significant amount of money compared to taxis. Sunrise and Salt Deposits at the Dead Sea Responsible Travel in Jordan Jordan is well-used to tourism, but that’s not to say that the impact from tourism in Jordan is always good. We’ve made sure our recommendations on this Jordan itinerary are as positive or minimal – impact as possible and gone out of our way to highlight community tourism initiatives that are worthy of your support. Here are some things to be mindful of while travelling in Jordan: Jordan is a progressive country, but what you wear matters. Women should dress conservatively, ensuring that knees and shoulders are covered (full legs are even better) – you can wear light fabrics to beat the summer heat. There’s no need at all to cover your hair though. Keep bikinis for luxury beach resorts at the Dead Sea, if swimming on public beaches or at wadis, wear a t-shirt and shorts over your swimsuit. Water is extremely scarce in Jordan. Some reports (scarily) predict that Jordan may run out of water by the year 2020, so your water use really matters. Tourists are thought to use 7x the amount of water that locals do so make sure you take short showers, turn taps off while brushing teeth, shampooing, etc. Try to Support Local and buy your souvenirs from artisan focused shops that bring benefit to local communities (see our itinerary for examples). A lot of the souvenirs at Petra are mass produced and low quality. Eat at locally owned restaurants and enjoy the local cuisine (where ingredients can be sourced locally vs flown in from outside) as much as you can. Don’t use plastic. There’s no recycling in Jordan (at all) regardless of recycling bins that may have been put in hotels. Avoid plastic water bottles and cutlery. For water, tap water is not ideal to drink, so we suggest bringing a refillable water bottle and steripen UV filter (this is what we used in Jordan). Eating in vs taking away helps removes the need for plastic cutlery/containers, too. Coffee lovers, bring a Stojo with you. Show respect. Most locals you meet will go out of their way to make you feel at home and welcome you to Jordan, as in the Arab world people believe that guests are sent from god. Do your part to return the favour by being friendly and gracious. Learning a few basic words of Arabic such as Salaam Aleikhum (hello, muslim greeting); Merhaba (hello/welcome, general greeting) and Shokran (thank you); Afwan (you’re welcome) help too! Politics of the region / in the region are complicated at best: Jordan is surrounded (geographically and politically) by disagreements and wars, and has to do a refined […]