To over-view the most important monument of Petra from above, Al Khubtha is the only trail. It enables you to explore the following: The Djinn blocks, the obelisks tomb, the entrance of the canyon (Bab Al Siq " a dramatic gorge”), the Treasury, the street of Facades, the Roman theatre and the Royal Tombs. Then a climb of approximately 600 steps where you will view the Roman theatre from the above until the Treasury. Then a walk back through the same route to explore the above-mentioned moments with different colouring reflected by the sunlight and shadows of the day time.
Tour/Trail Details:
Trail Name: Al Kubtha Trail (Over-viewing the Treasury)
Trail Duration: 05 - 06 hours
Grade/Level: Meduim to difficult
Start location: Main Gate / Visitors Center
End Location: Qasr Al Bint / Daughters Palace
To over-view the most important monument of Petra from above, Al Khubtha is the only trail. The Djinn blocks, the obelisks tomb, the entrance of the canyon (Bab Al Siq " a dramatic gorge”), the Treasury, the street of Facades, the Roman theatre and the Royal Tombs. Then a climb of approximately 600 steps where you will view the Roman theatre from the above until the Treasury. Then a walk back through the same route to explore the above-mentioned moments with different colouring reflected by the sunlight and shadows of the day time.