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Sharm El Sheikh is a great tourist destination that constantly offers wonderful surprises for travelers from all over the world. Since Sharm El Sheikh has gained immense popularity over the past couple of years, flights to Sharm El Sheikh have also seen an upward trend. One of the many treasures of the city is its magnificent Colored Canyon. You have to be prepared for the 240 km drive to reach the Colored Canyon. The Canyon has been formed by the deposition of several elements over past millions of years. It is at the heart of the Sinai Desert and happens to be a natural phenomenon which stretches for more than a km and really looks like a set pulled out straight from an Indiana Jones film.

As you reach the Canyon you can take an adventurous hike through the canyon while exploring the natural maze of colors that has been created here. The Canyon is characterized by steep walls which are cascaded with colors including beautiful golden, yellow, red and purple. While reaching the Canyon you will be able to enjoy the typical landscape of the Sinai desert in form of various oases, mountains, dunes and valleys. As part of a guided tour you will have a few stops on your way to explore the atmosphere of the desert and the Bedouins.

The Desert Mountains happen to be the most striking features of the Sinai Desert and this is what conceals the truly spectacular Colored Canyon. The Canyon is not very distant from the coastal village named Nuweiba. The Canyon is typically known for its magnanimously deep as well as narrow crevices that are streaked myriad mineral deposits in all kinds of different shades of orange and some in red.

As you plan your adventurous trip to the Colored Canyon, make sure you are fit to climb through the steep walls of the canyon and also get together your favorite sunhats and sunglasses. Apart from them you will also need a good sunscreen and a strong pair of shoes that can take you through the difficult terrain of this mountainous feature.

The walk around the canyon actually requires a reasonable amount of fitness and is not suggested to people suffering from claustrophobia. This is simply because the walk through the canyon involves passing through some very narrow passages. Your return journey towards Sharm El Sheikh will take you through the Nuweiba village where you can enjoy lunch in a seaside restaurant and look forward to a swim in the clear waters of the Red Sea.