Stargazing & Walking Trip to OYOUN ORGHOSH

Stargazing & Walking Trip to OYOUN ORGHOSH (Veritable Oasis – Peace of Heaven)

This time we will enjoy a Stargazing with a different combination: Oyoun Orghosh – A special dinner, perfect weather conditions and beautiful peaceful scenery.

EVENT LOCATION :

Oyoun Orghosh
2000 meters above sea level.

WHEN :

Saturday, August 03, 2024

ENCOUNTER PLACE :

Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge, Jal El Dib @ 2:15 PM

Driving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib

Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 2:00 PM

FEES:

22 $ /person or equivalent including transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (20 $/person)

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (20$ per person).

Optional transportation by your own vehicles 15$ /person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

Dear Corazon,

Prepare yourself for an amazing evening at Oyoun Orghosh village.

We will spend the evening there, enjoy a clear sky full of stars and end the night by a cozy gathering around the lake to have dinner of Mezza & Trout fish (a la carte).

Oyoun-Orghosh, it’s the site of an ancient sacred lake, and rich in water, marvelous lake and the great weather at this time of year.

Oyoun Orghosh is a name in plural form given to a high mountain region with an abundance of springs of water.

This sweet getaway is perfect for stargazing and hiking in summer or a daytime picnic. The area is home to many ponds with clear limpid waters and water springs, surrounded by rough mountain hills.

The ponds accumulate the water of the springs emerging from the foot of the steep hill, which are fed by snowmelt percolating from the summits of Jabal al-Mekmel and Qornet es-Sawda.

This place it is neither village nor even hamlet, just a few little houses and restaurants and a place to visit where one can relax, breathe fresh air, find welcome repose and admire the splendors of Nature.

The fresh water at this elevation and location constitutes a special ecosystem for animals (fish, reptiles, birds), and plants (junipers, abies, cupressus and cedars).

HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous

LEVEL 3 (approx. 1,30Hr); Easy walk, we will start from the end of Oyoun Orghosh, walking along the cliff overlooking the entire plain of Oyoun Orghosh. Will see a beautifully veritable oasis. In our trail can take a lot of unforgettable pictures. Then we will head down to the water source; a wonderful pond indeed.

Our Special Dinner will be in the restaurant in a beautiful garden facing the ponds.

Diversified…? Yes! You will encounter a lot of things in this event!

WHAT TO TAKE:

Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits, water, cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen. 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.

==There will be a breakfast stop along the way==

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

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