SUNSET HIKE & BONFIRE from BCHEALEH to DOUMA with DALE CORAZON \u2013 LEBANON EXPLORERS
\nDefinitely, a sunset hike in Douma is an option to spend summer evenings. \u2026 It\u2019s wonderful.
\nTrail by Dale Corazon,<\/p>\n
Bechealeh \u2013 Bechtoudar \u2013 Douma\/ Batroun Districts<\/p>\n
1200 meters above sea level,
\n83 km from Beirut.<\/p>\n
Saturday, June 08, 2024<\/p>\n
Mar Abda Church parking facing the New bridge, Jal El Dib, @ 2:30 PM.
\nDriving directions to Saint Abda Church: https:\/\/www.google.com\/\u2026\/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib
\nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 2:45 PM<\/p>\n
18 $ \/person including transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
\nChildren 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (16.5 $ \/person)
\nMake your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 15% discount (16 $ \/person).
\nOptional transportation by your own vehicles 12 $ \/person<\/p>\n
As per the historian Mr. Philip, the origin of the name Bashali is Syriac and it means \u201crest stop\u201d in Arabic.
\nBchealeh is rich with ancient sacred olive trees aged thousands of years (aprox.4000 years) and includes many of the monuments that are in need of exploration to shed light on the above epochs, like Kal3et El Hosn built with large stones located in the northeast of the village and many Nawawiss carved in the rock, in addition to multiple Greek writings and Roman coins found there which confirms that this region was the intent of many ancient peoples.
\nThe name Douma is of Greek origin meaning \u201chouse\u201d, \u201cpalace\u201d or \u201ccastle\u201d. Douma is also derived from the Latin word \u201cDoman\u201d used to designate a Queen (Julia Domna) famous for her beauty and intelligence.<\/p>\n
Douma\u2019s pronunciation derives as well from the Hebrew language word of \u201cdoumah\u201d meaning calm and rest.
\nAlmost all its houses are made of red brick which makes Douma a famous place. It enjoys a unique temperate climate praised by physicians as the ultimate place of medical refuge.<\/p>\n
We will start the hike in Bche3leh and then go to Ras el Talleh to visit the cross. The view from up there is breathtaking! It is not to be missed! Afterward, we will go ahead to Bechtoudar crossing \u2018AL Hosn Fort\u2019; There we will enjoy the fresh air and watch the beautiful summer sunset. It\u2019s a trail of Dale Corazon, where we will visit \u201cDeir Mar Yaacoub\u201d (Jacobo Monastery) then we will continue to Douma in an asphalt trail and breathtaking views to be remembered forever.
\nWe will walk in the old souk of Douma, discover the great landmarks and take a lot of pictures.<\/p>\n
HIKING LEVEL.<\/strong> 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, and 7 to 9 for strenuous. Level 5<\/strong>: The track 11 Km around is uphill downhill and requires some physical ability; hikers should be able to walk long distances and climb ascents to take this level. 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\u2019t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.<\/p>\n ======================= SUNSET HIKE & BONFIRE from BCHEALEH to DOUMA with DALE CORAZON \u2013 LEBANON EXPLORERS Definitely, a sunset hike in Douma is an option to spend summer evenings. \u2026 It\u2019s wonderful.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1621,"template":"","meta":{"_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[402,399,106,401,379,400],"tribe_events_cat":[391],"class_list":["post-1620","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-bchaaleh","tag-bchaalet-to-douma-hiking-trail-hiking-activities","tag-douma","tag-hiking-activities","tag-hiking-groups","tag-weekly-hiking-activities","tribe_events_cat-hiking-activities-in-lebanon","cat_hiking-activities-in-lebanon"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nOur hike will be divided into 2 levels.<\/p>\n
\nLevel 3:<\/strong> It will be a moderate hike of around 7 Km; there will be enough time to rest, take pictures and contemplate the views. This level is suitable for those who enjoy nature and don\u2019t want to exhaust themselves.
\nThis sunset hike is not to be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
\nLive it up! It will be a memorable day!<\/p>\nWHAT TO TAKE:<\/h3>\n
FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:<\/h3>\n
\nPlease Call 03 422 493 and by sending SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"