The building is impressive. Add to this the sense of achievement in climbing up there, and the fact of escaping some of the day trippers and you can see why you shouldn't miss this.

Don't take the donkey ride. You can walk. Take lots of stops. Haggle. People want your money, unless you are strongwilled, be prepared to spend some. At least buy waters along the way and it is worth it to TALK to the people. Very friendly and you can learn much from listening to them, stop and have tea. Consider it... More

This was one of my favorite spots. When you think Petra, this is what you think of. Nice view (in fact, there were two "the best views" just past the monastery) and if I'm not mistaken this is where the scenes of movies catch Petra. This is what you should be familiar with.

This ancient monastery is a very difficult long walk but well worth it to experience the monastery and the over view of Petra words cannot describe how one feels

Many visitors to Petra don;t make it to the monastery - that's a travesty!! No trip to Petra is complete without a hike to the Monastery, and if you have time sit in the shade and watch the expression on the faces of other visitors as they round the corner and see it for the first time - WOW

As far as my experience is concern... offcource view is amazing but I rather feel suicide while going up I was almost dead:(

If you have gone so far and visit Petra, you have to make the effort to climb more than 900 uneven steps and visit the Monastery, you will enjoy the view and the Top of the World view. It takes at least one hour to go there but there is a Restaurant where you will be able to admire it... More

Is a long way but it worth, is really awesome and so well preserved... and stuning place that make you feel small

So happy I climbed to see this wonderful highlight of Petra. It was tiring but rewarding and fulfilling. I recommend take your time to reach it and bring water to replenish. Don't ride donkey they look soo sad! I will never forget how historical and fantastic Petra.