Jordan Travel Guide 🇯🇴
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Jordan — Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, culture, safety, transport & budget
🌤 Live Weather — Amman
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Amman
🏜 Landscape Desert canyons · red sand dunes · Dead Sea
💱 Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
🗣 Language Arabic (English widely spoken)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+3
🔌 Plug Type Type C · G — 230V
Famous for: Petra · Wadi Rum · Dead Sea · Aqaba · Roman ruins · Bedouin culture
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-on-arrival (many nationalities) Jordan Pass available Passport valid 6+ months- Jordan Pass waives visa fee if staying 3+ nights
- Return ticket sometimes requested
- Hotel booking recommended
Jordan Pass is highly recommended for Petra + attractions.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Mar–May Best weather
🍂 Sep–Nov Ideal for Petra & Wadi Rum
☀️ Jun–Aug Very hot in desert
❄️ Dec–Feb Cold nights & rains
Wadi Rum nights can get surprisingly cold.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — 35–55 JOD / ₹4,000–₹6,200 / $50–75 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — 70–120 JOD / ₹8,000–₹14,500 / $95–165 per day
- 👑 Luxury — 180+ JOD / ₹21,500+ / $250+ per day
Petra entry ticket is a major trip expense.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Petra The Treasury Wadi Rum Desert Dead Sea Amman Citadel Jerash Roman Ruins Aqaba🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Buses connect major cities
- Taxis & private transfers common
- Car rental popular for road trips
- Very limited train service
Petra & Wadi Rum require walking or guided tours.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Zain · Orange · Umniah
- Tourist SIMs available
- 4G in cities
- Limited reception in desert
Buy SIM at airport for best convenience.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards accepted in hotels & cities
- Cash preferred in Wadi Rum & markets
- ATMs widely available
- Tipping is common
Carry small notes for taxis & local food stalls.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Mansaf (national dish)
- Falafel & hummus
- Shawarma
- Bedouin BBQ
- Arabic tea & sweets
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Jerash Festival
- Ramadan cultural evenings
- Bedouin heritage events
- Music & desert festivals
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe & tourist-friendly
- Respect cultural customs
- Avoid restricted border areas
- Follow desert guide instructions
Local hospitality is warm & welcoming.
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection
- Warm jacket for desert nights
- Refillable water bottle
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot dry summers
- Cool evenings
- Cold desert nights
- Mild winters with rain
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Amman city & citadel
- Day 2 — Jerash Roman ruins
- Day 3 — Petra (full day)
- Day 4 — Wadi Rum desert camp
- Day 5 — Dead Sea relaxation
❓ FAQs
Is Jordan safe?
Yes — one of the safest destinations in the Middle East.
Is English spoken?
Yes — especially in tourist areas.
Do I need a guide in Petra?
Recommended but optional — trails are marked.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 199
👮 Police 191
🔥 Fire 199
🧳 Tourist Police 190
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