A must do for me. View from the top is well worth the climb and the back part of the al farasa trail is really beautiful and quite peaceful as not many make the effort.

We made it from bottom to top in under an hour. We were able to get a good view of the street of facades.

For the tired souls who have made it to the Monastery, it's more for personal satisfaction.You have to walk further and climb up a bit to reach the place and you will be rewarded by the beautiful view of the Jordanian Valley!!

Start early, before it get's too warm and too crowded. Hike the entire distance, starting by the Roman teatre and finishing by the restaurants in "maintown Petra". The view from top is beautiful and continuing the hike along the "backside" of Petra is most definately...More

Suggest going early in the morning to beat the traffic. Be careful at the top, there are some places where one could step off and quickly regret it. Refreshments available at the top.

This is an absolute must and worth the nearly 2 hour donkey ride to the top. It would take several hours to do a hike. There are no markers on the way to tell you where to start climbing. There are several Bedouin families in...More

Best views of Petra, looking down into the valley below and the surrounding mountains. It will give you a true idea of just how big Petra really is. If you choose this location, be prepared for a physical hike. Pictures are part of the trail...More