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The '''Dead Sea''', the most salty body of water lowest point on the face of planet [[Earth]] and one the lowest point most saltiest bodies of water on the planet, is shared between [[Israel]], [[Jordan]] and the Palestinian territories ([[West Bank]]. The Israeli and Palestinian side has only one road, Road 90, which continues south towards [[Eilat]] and [[Egypt]], and north towards [[Jerusalem]] and , [[Tel Aviv]]and northenr Israel ([[Beit She'an]], [[Tiberias]], Sea of Galille, [[Golan Heights]] etc). == Hitching Out ==

Wait at any point on Highway 90 (preferably a bus station) head north to the [[Beit Ha'arava Junction]]. Get off at the [[Beit Ha'arava Junction]], and continue at the ''[[trempiada]]'' at the beginning of Highway 1 going east west to [[Jerusalem]]. From hereHaving said that, most probably your ride will be already going to Jerusalem (most do) so there won't be any need to change rides at Beit Ha'Arava junction. If you do neet to change ride, from Beit HaArava junction it is best to wait for a ride that is going directly to Jerusalem without any stop, unless your goal is not actually to get to Jerusalem, but a town along the way, such as [[Betlehem]] or [[Ma'ale Adummim]], in which case there should be people headed there as well. === To Eilat and Egypt ===Just stand on any point on the road, on the bus station heading south. Continue south till you reach Eilat. 

=== To the [[The Golan Heights|Golan Heights]] ===Wait at any point on Highway 90 (preferably a bus station) head north to the [[Beit Ha'arava Junction]]. From the Beit Ha'arava Junction, head north on highway one 90 until you reach the Tsemach Junciton Junction at the bottom of the [[Sea of Galilee|Kinneret]](unless you found a ride that goes directly to northern Israel, e.g. to [[Beit She'an]]). From there, there is a [[trempiada]] up to the [[The Golan Heights|Golan]]. People either drive up to Highway 92 or Highway 98 from there. Highway 98 goes right up to the [[The Golan Heights|Golan]], and Highway 92 runs along the west east coast of the Kinneret from where you can pick up Route 789 at the [[Kursi Junction]], or Highway 87 to the [[The Golan Heights|Golan]]. Route 789 connects to Highway 98 from where you can chose to either continue north or head south. Highway 87 also connects to 98, but a bit later, and it also turns west over the Kinneret or east through the center of the [[The Golan Heights|Golan]] until it picks up 98 at its end.

From When reaching the city center Beit-HaArava junction, next to the border with [[Jordan]], the road turn south and from there you have two options:can ask to get off in any location at the shore of the Dead Sea.

1. You can either take service taxi ("Sheirut") Number 36, from Damascus gate of the old city, in the direction of See [[Abu DisJerusalem#East_to_the_Dead_Sea.2C_Northern_Israel|Jerusalem]], a ride of 5 NIS only. Go down in Maale Adumin junction and continue hitchhiking west. If you take this ride you get directly to road #1, from which you need to continue hitchhiking westwards towards the Dead Seaarticle for more details.

2. Or take buses 25, 4 or 4A from West Jerusalem to get to Har Ha'tsofim Junction, (French Hill). The place is usually crowded with hitchhikers, and drivers stop often. Most likely they will go only half ways, in which case you should ask to go down in the entry junction to their settlement, and continue hitchhiking from the bus station. When reaching the Beit-HaArava junction, next to the border with [[Jordan]], the road turn south and from there you can ask to get off in any location at the shore of the Dead Sea.{{Cities Israel}}

== Sleep and Eat Resources ==The Dead Sea does not offer too much accommodation options for the budget traveler. One obvious option on the Israeli side is the [http://www.youth-hostels.org.il/youth-hostels/asg_e/Category_eng_60.html Ein Gedi Youth Hostel]. An other option is [[Camping]], which is possible in all the seasons of the year. The best place to camp is in Ein Gedi's beach, 500m south of the kibbutz entry. Camping there is free, while using the public toilette cost 1 NIS and the showers cost 5 NIS. The local kiosk charge outrageous prices for food and drinks, but if the restaurant is open you can buy some cheap falafel or just pita bread.{{nomadwiki}}