Adventures in Lebanon is hosting a hike from Mokhtara to Haret Jandal in the Chouf. It’s a 10km medium to advanced trail, and the hike lasts about five hours. Participants will walk along the Barouk river and under the impressive cliff of Amatour, crossing two Ottoman and Mamluk wooden bridges, old caves, old mills, an old burial ground, and a waterfall.<\/p>\n
The name Al-Moukhtara, meaning \u201cthe chosen,\u201d is a reference to the decision of Sheikh Ali Rabah Joumblatt (grandfather of Sheikh Bachir Joumblatt) to choose the village for his palace grounds. The palace was built in the 17th century over the ruins of a Roman citadel.<\/p>\n
Price<\/b>: 40,000 LL per person including reserve entrance fees, transportation in a bus, guides, and insurance.<\/p>\n
Bring with you a thermal or heavy jacket to keep warm, a cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, and wear hiking or comfortable walking shoes. Bring walking sticks if possible. You should also bring light snacks.<\/p>\n
Early reservation is highly recommended. Call 71.443.323.<\/p>\n
Meeting Point<\/b>: 9:00 a.m. in Sin El Fil, facing the Hilton Hotel in the parking lot of Home furniture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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