also, there’s a dirt trail that wraps around the mountain that we use to access by climbing the hill behind the monastery but don’t go that way…it’s just disrespectful in my opinion. the only reason we use to go that way is because we didn’t know any other way to go at the time.

if you want to get adventurous and go and night, you’re going to have to get creative. now, i’m not telling you to do this, i’m just saying it’s one way we use to go. at the entrance of the castle (where you pay before proceeding to walk up the hill), there is a gate. it looks easy to climb over but don’t do it because there is a sensor and you WILL set off an alarm.

instead, go to the left of the main gate and climb through the barbed wire fence…it may sound intimidating but trust me, it’s nothing. there’s quite a bit of space to fit through. then you just proceed up the hill, walking through the castle and eventually you will get to the hotel. be careful though because the castle grounds are really uneven and, even during the day when you can see, it’s easy to roll an ankle. also, don’t park your car at the entrance. find a place a little bit away and walk to it.

have fun, be safe, be smart, be respectful. once again, i’m not telling you to do this-especially because DOD members are now prohibited from going there but i will say this, it’s a crazy place and will likely result in a very memorable time.

final warning-if you find yourself in the hotel, especially at night, please be very careful. there are quite a few hazards in the hotel. the hotel is falling apart. there are rooms where the ceiling has collapsed in, areas where the wooden floor is weak and broken, debris, rusted objects and broken glass all over the place and a few holes in the ground that just drop to the floor below. if you stay aware of your surroundings, you’ll be fine…but please take heed. also, the cave is very slippery and you will most definitely slip and bust your butt if you try to enter.

have fun!!!!