Darb el sham, Balaa to Douma sunset hike & bonfire

SUNSET HIKE & BONFIRE from BALAA to DOUMA

We invite you to a relaxing sunset hike at Feghre Douma this Saturday 27th of July, where the scenery is great. You will pass through peaks, giving the impression of being in the sky.

SUNSET HIKE LOCATION :

Balaa- Douma/Batroun Districts/ In the north,
1500 – 1000 meters above sea level, 30 km from Jbeil.

WHEN :

Saturday, July 27, 2024

ENCOUNTER PLACE :

Mar Abda Church parking facing the New bridge, Jal El Dib, @ 3:00 PM.
Driving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/…/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib
Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 2:45 PM

FEES:

19$ /person including transport, professional guides, 5 minutes warming up, stretching and pictures.
Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (17$ /person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (17 $ /person).
There is a 100.000LL Extra Entrance fee to Baatara Sinkhole if you want to visit.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

Balaa Pit or Baatara gorge waterfall is very famous; it is one of the 10 most beautiful waterfalls in the world. It is a triple natural bridge rising one above the other – the middle one is the most spectacular, it has an estimated span of 32 meters.
The name Douma is of Greek origin meaning “house”, “palace” or “castle”. Douma is also derived from the Latin word “Doman” used to designate a Queen (Julia Domna) famous for her beauty and intelligence. Douma’s pronunciation derives as well from the Hebrew language word of “doumah” meaning calm and rest. Almost all its houses are made of red brick which makes Douma a famous place.
We will start the hike in Balaa, and then we will go up to the top: it’s between Jabal Douma and Jabal Tartej. The view from up there is breathtaking, not to be missed!

Afterward, we will go ahead to Douma, crossing ‘AL Ouadi; the trail passes through “Sikket Al-Sham”, the ancient road that was used to join the coast to the Bekaa Valley, and then to Damascus where we will visit different Roman wells. Then we will continue to Douma on a pedestrian trail and breathtaking views to be remembered forever.
After finishing the trail, we will gather near a bonfire near Douma Hotel and we will have the opportunity to taste and eat Qa3qe, boil tea, and roasted potatoes cooked by local villagers.

This sunset hike is not to be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous.

Level 4: (8.5 KM – 3.0 Hours approx.) The track is uphill at the beginning and requires some physical ability, then easy downhill.
Don’t let any adventure go by untried. Live your life to the fullest!

WHAT TO TAKE:

Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruit, a flashlight, water, a cap, and sunglasses. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

Please Call 03 422 493 and by sending SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.