Rhododendrons are appreciated through our Shepherds’ Routes hiking programs; Friends of Nature (FON) has designed a hike to enjoy the Rhododendrons in their flowering season. The hiking program shows below.
Rhododendron: nature’s flamboyant bouquet
Incredibly beautiful, Rhododendron bushes carpet the landscape with flowers.
Now is their season, come enjoy them
And embrace Baskinta’s nature.
Rhododendron flowers in the wild
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Destination: Baskinta village
Date: Sunday ………….
Level: Moderate
Altitude: 1250 m.
Denivelation: 200 m.
Average walking time: 4 hours
-Morning meeting point: Liban Park at Mathaf Beirut (parking fees: ……..)
Meeting time: 7:15 am
Departure: 7:30 am sharp
-Second meeting point: Spinneys Dbayeh at 7:40 am
Back to the morning meeting point: 5:00+pm
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There will be a breakfast stop at a local furn.
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FON will provide the following:
Transportation, guides, healthy snack, water, 5 minutes warming up and stretching for only ……..$/person. Special price for groups and families.
Payment will be done during the hike day.
Reservations must be done before Saturday ………..
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Instructions: bring with you: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, hiking sticks, hiking shoes.