Discover the Enchantment of Ain Al-Barde

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Umm Qais, start at the Umm Qais Archaeological Site. Head east on the main road towards the Umm Qais Visitor Center. As you walk, enjoy the view of the surrounding hills and the ancient ruins. Continue straight on this road for about 1.5 kilometers until you reach a junction. At the junction, take a left turn onto a smaller road. Follow this road for another 1 kilometer. You will see signs directing you towards عين الباردة. The path will lead you through some scenic landscapes. After about another 500 meters, you will arrive at عين الباردة, located at the coordinates MQPV+8H, Saham.

• Bicycle

  For a more adventurous route, you can rent a bicycle from one of the local shops in Umm Qais. Start from the Umm Qais Archaeological Site and cycle east towards the Visitor Center. Take the same road as the walking route, but keep an eye out for the local fauna and flora along the way. When you reach the junction after about 1.5 kilometers, take a left and continue for another 1 kilometer. The cycling path is fairly smooth, making it a pleasant experience. You will see signs for عين الباردة as you approach. After a total of about 3 kilometers from the Archaeological Site, you will arrive at عين الباردة.

• Public Transport

  While there is no direct public transport to عين الباردة, you can take a local bus or shared taxi from the main bus station in Umm Qais to Saham. The bus will drop you off near the main road. From there, walk towards the signs for عين الباردة, which is approximately a 2-kilometer walk. If you prefer, you can ask the driver to drop you off at the nearest point to العين الباردة, which will save you some time on foot.