A sight of baboons, I call it monkeys of the mountains is quite an interesting thing during your travel through the high ranges of Saudi Arabia. Large herds of baboons are found in the mountain ranges of the Asir region. Baboons, though, are powerful and aggressive animals, they are so friendly to humans and come …
King Fahad Dam (Sadh Malik Fahad) in Bishah is the biggest dam in Saudi Arabia with a capacity of 325 million cubic meters. Around 50 km from Bishah City Center, the dam could be one of the best sites to visit around Bishah. Saudi Arabia is said to have a total of 190 dams as …
Jabal Soodah is the highest peak in Saudi Arabia with 2,995 meters (10,848 feet) in height. Part of the Asir mountain ranges, it boasts some of the most dramatic views in Saudi Arabia. The coolest place and one of the most vegetated area in the Kingdom. Asir mountains have a milder climate due to its …
Abha, the capital city of Asir Province, lies in the Sarawat mountain range in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia. Garlanded by the mesmeric enchantment of nature, ancient tribal villages, and settlements, and gifted with appealing weather, Abha is the queen of Saudi cities. With the presence of unspoiled wilderness, Abha attracts travelers and tourists …
Saudi Arabia is not a land of woods though it is not without little forests here and there. In locations like Abha, Wadi Lajb, Jabal Soodah, Al Bahah, Fifa, Jizan and Najran, you come across little forests with aged trees. Most of these are supported by permanent streams throughout a year. Some are with good …
Al Bahah is 1005 km southwest of Riyadh and 265 km southeast of Makkah. Dhee Ayn, a 400 year old abandoned stone settlement built atop a marble hill, is 24 km south of Al Bahah along Al-aqabah Road. It is also known as ‘Marble Village’. This dramatic landscape is surrounded by Palm groves, banana, vegetable …
Asir Province is located at southwest of Saudi Arabia and is a border province with Yemen. It has the highest mountains and receives more rainfall than any other provinces in the country. The foggy highlands provide an interesting ecosystem for the coniferous trees to grow in abundance. Dense forests, cool temperatures, and steep mountains standing …
Al Bahah Province is the smallest of the 13 provinces of Saudi Arabia with an area of 15,000 square kilometers. The capital of the province is Al Bahah. Situated in the southwest of Saudi Arabia, Al Bahah has an enchanting natural beauty with valleys, plains, mountains, waterfalls, forests and a coastal plain (Tihama). The mountain …
One of the unspoiled wilderness in the Kingdom, the Asir National Park is the first national park in Saudi Arabia with an area of around 1,600 square kilometers. An abode of over 300 species of birds, the park was opened during the last quarter of 1980. 67 campsites and 45 picnic sites are marked in …
Date, a fruit cultivated extensively throughout the world in hot, dry regions, is one of the major fruits found in Saudi Arabia. The varied delicacies that brings out it are really astounding. Biscuits, wafers, chocolates and other candies, pickles and vinegar are a few of them. Date-filled cookies called Mamoul, Middle Eastern cookies, are traditionally …
