Trip to Bahrain with Tripmart.com
The
Kingdom of Bahrain is a Middle Eastern archipelago in the Persian Gulf, tucked
into a pocket of the sea flanked by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It's an oasis of
social liberalism – or at least Western-friendly moderation – among the Muslim
countries of the region. It's popular with travelers for its authentic
"Arabness" but without the strict application of Islamic law upon its
non-Muslim minority. Case in point: alcohol is legal here. Although it has a
heavily petroleum-based economy, its more relaxed culture has also made it a
social and shopping mecca (so to speak), which has helped it develop a fairly
cosmopolitan middle class not found in neighboring countries with just a rich
elite and subsistence-level masses.
The
Qala'at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort) is located off the northern shore and is a
five to ten minute drive away from Manama city. It is restored and in good
condition although it lacks furniture, signage, or exhibits. Admission is free.
Next
door to the fort is a museum, completed in February 2008, which contains many
artifacts ranging from the ancient Dilmun periods through the Islamic era, many
of which were found at the fort and additional ruins next door. The museum is a
large rectangular and white building with absolutely no signs to indicate that
it is a museum. The hours are 8AM-2PM daily; admission is free.
Tree
of Life. Although trees grow in Bahrain, this one is special because of its
location in the middle of the desert amidst the oil wells and other
infrastructure of the petroleum industry. You need a car to reach the tree, as
it is far from the main roads and not on any public transportation route.
To
reach the tree, take the Zallaq Highway heading east, which becomes the
Al-Muaskar Highway. You will eventually see a sign for the Tree of Life
indicating a right turn. (Although the sign seems to point you to turn onto a
dirt road which actually goes nowhere, do not do so, instead wait until the
next intersection which is several metres ahead). There are no signs as you
travel down this road, but pay attention to a scrap metal yard on your right.
Before you reach a hill which warns you of a steep 10% incline, take a right.
As you continue straight down this road (including roundabouts), you will begin
to see Tree of Life signs again. The signs will lead you down a road which will
then be devoid of these signs, but you will eventually see the tree in the
distance on the right (it is large and wide, not to be mistaken for other
smaller trees along the way). You turn onto a dirt path at Gas Well #371. You
can drive up to just outside of the tree, but make sure you stay on the
vehicle-worn path, as turning off of it is likely to get your car stuck in the
softer sand.
Although
it seems like a chore to reach, the Tree of Life is worth the visit for the
oddity of it. The tree is covered in graffiti, although this is not visible
until you get up close. Try to make your arrival near sunset for a picturesque
view of the tree and the surrounding desert.
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