Visiting
Kuwait for business or any other purpose and have a day in spare with nothing
to look forward to? Here is something you can do that will not only kill your
time but also leave you mesmerized and surprised. Visit the southernmost city
of Kuwait known as Wafra. Parallel to Saudi Arabia border, this area is known
for its plantations and farms both animal and vegetable.
Wafra
is approximately 110Km from Kuwait city and you can either travel by your own
transport or public transport. It takes approximately an hour to reach Wafra by
road in a car. Public transport is only available till Fahaheel city and from
there you can take either shared or private cab to reach Wafra. Although, it is
advisable to hire a private cab to see the area at your convenience, if not
having personal transport.
If
you want to make the most out of day, plan your trip from Kuwait city in
midafternoon and reach Wafra around 4-5 P.M. in the evening. This will save you
from scorching sun of desert and give you ample time to enjoy the greenery. In
some farms you will see endless rows of Palm trees and some farms will have
lush green lawns and gardens. Rest houses known as ‘Shaliyah’ in local language
are also a common feature of these farms, and as they say in Kuwait posh and
bigger the ‘Shaliyah’ rich the Kuwaiti owning it. This is also a good
demonstration of Islamic architecture. You may also visit a farm after seeking
permission from the security. By the time, you start leaving for city it will
already be dark. The road trip back to city will also be memorable as the
lighting and fire from the chimneys of the refineries running parallel to the
road creates a majestic scene. However, be careful as the photography is
strictly prohibited on this road due to security reasons.
If
you are a golf enthusiast, there is another surprise waiting for you near this
green zone, a golf course! Kuwait International Golf & Country Club is
already functioning golf course which is under expansion. The green turf,
artificial lakes and rivers will surely make you forget that you are in the
middle of a desert. And the good thing is, you don’t need to be a member to
play here and there is very nominal charge for playing. This combination makes
it a ‘must visit’ place while in Kuwait.
All
in all, one day trip of this area will make you feel like seeing oasis in
desert.
