Amman, the capital city of Jordan is built on seven hills or jabals and is fast becoming one of the top most tourist destinations of the world with its unique cultural attractions and stunning natural environments and water sports facilities. The place is easily accessible and virtually undiscovered by the tourists and visitors. Amman is a tourist delight and a paradise for those who love adventure and want to be near water in its purest and best form.

How to Reach
Being an international city, Amman is well connected to most of the major centres of the most world. The cost of one entry visa is around $14 and for multiple entries it is around $28. Most of the international visitors require an entry visa to be obtained prior to travel. For local transport, private taxis are a good option and are easy, convenient and most reasonably priced.





Where to Stay
Amman offers great opportunities for visitors of all hues and budget with some of the most lavish and palatial hotels and resorts on the one hand and modest and simple hostels and apartments for backpackers and budget travelers on the other hand. The place with its numerous hotels and friendly people is ideal to spend some quality and hassle free relaxing time.

Major Attractions
Amman boasts some of the most unique and enticing waters that provide relaxing interludes for adventure vacationers who want to rest their spirits and soak their bodies. Nature enthusiasts have many options in Amman and nearby places. Wadi Rum, the forested hills of central Jordan, or the plunging Jordan Rift Valley that includes the Dead Sea - the lowest spot on earth at 410 metres below sea level is the ideal tourist spot. Among the nearby attractions, The Red Sea resort of Aqaba is always warm, balmy, and enticing for divers and other watersports enthusiasts. It offers a full range of facilities for speed boating, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, fishing, swimming, water skiing, wind surfing, or simply loafing and sunning in the warm crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. The sparkling purple mountains surrounding Aqaba beckon hikers who seek new adventures, and unconquered terrain. The Gulf of Aqaba has the world's northernmost coral reef ecosystem. An average water temperature of 23° Celsius, the absence of stormy weather, and mild water currents have created a hospitable environment for the growth of corals. Ailoun Nature Reserve is located in the Ajloun highlands (North of Amman) and consists of Mediterranean-like hill country, dominated by open woodlands of Oak and Pistachio trees. Azraq is a unique wetland oasis located in the heart of the semi-arid Jordanian eastern desert, one of several beautiful nature reserves





Shopping
Amman with a host of busy market shops is ideal for buying exotic spices, herbs and seasonings. The place also houses some of the best and sophisticated shops and boutiques selling the very latest fashions in jewellery, clothing, accessories, leather and electronic goods. Almost everywhere in Amman, tourists can find the world-famous Dead Sea spa products which are of excellent quality, affordable priced and produced under strict hygiene conditions. Besides there are also a wide range of locally made handicrafts items, hand-woven rugs and cushions, beautifully embroidered items and clothing, traditional pottery, glassware, silver jewellery embedded with semi-precious stones, Bedouin knives, coffee pots, antiques and other artifacts which are a delight to have.

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