What not to miss when in Jordan

New Delhi [India], Oct 27 (ANI): There's so much to do in Jordan that planning is definitely recommended to travellers who want to experience every bit of this fascinating country.

Watch out for these highly recommended six things/places that one cannot miss out when in Jordan.

• The Dead Sea - Nature's living miracle

Jordan's Dead Sea remains one of the country's top attractions for its unique water qualities, climate and historical and spiritual significance. Considered the world's largest outdoor natural spa - Dead Sea has been the holiday and leisure spot of choice for tourists from all over the world for decades. Lie back and float into nothingness with all the goodness of the Dead Sea soaking into your skin. Rich in minerals, vitamins with healing properties, the Dead Sea mud will make you feel your skin will fresh and renewed.

• Wadi Rum - The Soul of Jordan

One of the incredible sites in Jordan is Wadi Rum, which is a beautiful semi desert region in the south of Jordan. Wadi Rum is also known as the Valley of the Moon. With its many peaks and variety walks that offer endless trekking and climbing possibilities, Wadi Rum is the world's foremost desert climbing and hiking areas. It is filled with unbelievable rose sandstone mountains, canyons and dunes. One can explore the desert by jeep, camp out in the sands, hike or climb the mountains, take a camel or horse trek or can even go up in a hot air balloon. One should not leave Jordan without spending time in the extraordinary desert moonscape of Wadi Rum. The best time of the year to visit Wadi Rum is either in early spring (March/April) or in late autumn (October/November).

• Fall in love with Jordanian Food

Wherever you are in Jordan, you're never too far away from a conversation about food. Every meal in Jordan can turn into a multi-course feast where several different small dishes are served for a combination of flavours. Experience new flavours with a fresh palate in Jordan where the combination of spices and fresh ingredients tastes like nothing you've ever had before. The spices that are used to make the flavours distinct have also been known to be traded through this region for hundreds of years. It is these spices that are the signature of great Jordanian food. The national dish of Jordan and the most distinctive Jordanian dish is the Mansaf - a traditional Jordanian dish made of lamb cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt called Jameed and served with rice or bulgur. The Jordanian lemon and mint drink is refreshing and its desserts are par excellence - Kanafeh with its butter cheesy sweetness to the delicious baklava - there is something for everyone in Jordan.

• Night life in Amman

After the sunset, Amman turns into a bustling city with a thriving nightlife. The city is lined with coffee houses, bars and restaurant to soak in the spirit of celebration. The warm and friendly nature of Jordanians makes it a homely affair to go on with the flow of the night and enjoy the infectious vibe of the city. Be it the amazing Arabic architecture or tempting delicacies, Jordan reveals it's other side only when the day turns to night.

• Aqaba- Home for Snorkeling lovers

Jordan is imagined to be a country of arid and drear mountains but on the contrary, tourists will find the rich abundant water life in Aqaba. The Gulf of Aqaba is home to 130 species of coral and hundreds of species of fish and other aquatic animals. For the passionate lovers of snorkeling, Aqaba boasts of an easy access to the underwater sport. And for the beginners, it is a whole new adventure without any hassles. It is truly a lifetime experience to participate and bring out the water sport lover in you. The corals look fascinating and photographers can capture the images from the marine camera to take the best shots.

Do these things make you pack your bags already? If you are looking for something different in your travels this year, be sure to give Jordan a try. You won't be disappointed. (ANI)