Golan Heights is located on the border of Israel and is surrounded by the Middle Eastern states of Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. The word ‘Golan’ originated from an ancient city known as a ‘City of Refuge’ mentioned in the Bible. Eventually, Golan became the informal name of the region which has been captured by the state of Israel from Syria.
The region is also known as Gaulanitis or Gaulonitis.The Heights feature two major summits. One of them is Mount Hermon and Mitzpeh Shlagim which are 2,814 and 2,224 meters above sea level respectively. The Golan Heights in Israel is divided into three major regions: 1. Northern Region comprises the area between Sa’ar and the Jilabun Valley
2. Central Region which lies between Jilabun and Daliyot Valley
3. Southern which lies between Dlayot and Yarmouk Valley Golan Heights is one of Israel’s popular destinations and one can find unexplored landscape. For the nature lover, Golan Heights is a destination that cannot be missed. The Heights also boast of a large variety of flora and fauna in the region. These include the gazelles and wolves that are common inhabitants of the region. For the Christians, the Golan Height is an important pilgrimage spot. According to the Bible, it was here that Jesus Christ sought for peace before embarking upon his final journey to Jerusalem. Three of his disciples were born at Golan Heights. The Bible also proclaims that Jesus performed a number of miracles here – Healing of the blind man and the miracle of loaves and fishes. The last few years has seen the emergence of a large number of accommodation facilities which range from bed and breakfast accommodation to exclusive hotels and resorts. Staying at Golan Heights enables the tourists to get a first hand experience of staying in the wild. One can also opt to participate in the various outdoor activities available at Golan Heights, Israel – Hiking, cycling and visit the parks and picnic sites. One can reach Golan Heights via public transportation. There are daily buses which cover the regions between Tiberias and Kiryat Shmona to the Golan Heights.
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