I crossed this checkpoint four times in September. There weren’t many people, and if you mention that you're a tourist, they’ll let you skip the line ...

And how was it, in a nutshell? The visa and tour aren’t cheap—was it worth it?

The chances are very high (that you'll be fine).Don’t worry; Ramadan restrictions aren’t observed with extreme strictness here.

Typically, people travel to these spots by private car or taxi. However, that’s more suitable for locals. For tourists and visitors, the best option i...