Saudi Arabia is a country with the rarest wild caves. Its caves have great exploration potential with unsurpassed beauty that provides unending curiosity to a caver. Ain Heet cave or Dahl Heet is one such with an underground lake in its interior chambers. Ain Heet cave (other variants of the name are Hith, Heeth, or Hit) situates at …
Let this travel be a dive into Saudi Arabia’s geological past. A few hundred years back in time which is a relatively recent geological past when volcanic eruptions caused a massive hole in the ground. This crater named Wa’bah spilled out molten lava that flowed a few kilometers from the crater. Wa’bah crater is one …
Mada’in Salih (earlier known as Al-Hijr), about 1,111 km west-northwest of Riyadh and about 402 km northwest of Madinah, is one of the not-to-be-missed historical wonders in Saudi Arabia (and unsurprisingly of the whole world). Mada’in Salih occupies a strategic position on the ancient spice route (Frankincense Route). All caravans crossing the area passed by …
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 …
