AL SAHAB PARK, ABHA CITY, SAUDI ARABIA

Mountaintop picnic and camping area for families

Abha City, Saudi Arabia – Al Sahab Park, along with other sites within the Al Soudah Mountain range, exemplifies nature's exquisite craftsmanship, honed over the ages. This park provides visitors with a distinctive experience, whether in clear weather or amidst cloud cover.

During overcast conditions, one may find themselves walking among or above the clouds. Al Sahab is aptly known by its moniker, “A Place To Walk Through The Clouds".

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Al Sahab Park is one of the most visited attractions. Under clear skies, the breathtaking views of the mountain landscape, its ridges, rocky slopes, and the villages below dominate the scenery. The transition of colours from green to a pale, faded blue evokes the feeling of standing before a vast, living painting by nature—a two-sided image: one side features the ridges, gullies, and slopes, while the other showcases the city and farmland.

Because of its proximity to the city centre, it is the first attraction that tour guides usually bring visitors to in wintertime. The outskirts of Abha.

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Wearing traditional headpiece is showing respect to the culture and helping vendors' business.bus

Part of the viewing points where you see small villages down the slope.

Fogs and clouds kissing the slope is a common sight.

Picnic and camping area inside the park.

Fogs and clouds kissing the slope is a common sight.

The adorable and amzing kids selling traditional headpiece.

The author and his licensed tour guide, Mr. Osama Al Qahtani

The family picnic and camping ground inside the park.

The viewing deck inside the family picnic and camping area.

The village of Al Suqa as viewed from the peak of Al Sahab mountain park.

Road access at the mountain peak is excellent.

The viewing deck inside the family camping and picnic area.

You are on top of the world, looking the ridges across and the villages down the slope.

Nostalgic yet scenic during twilight time.

It takes 30 minutes to cover the 20-kilometre distance to the mountain's summit. On my visit, the sky was clear but gradually became foggy and cloudy as the sun began to set in the west. This allowed me to capture nature's stunning masterpiece, a structure perfected over time, with my camera.

The location is easily accessible by car, and the road conditions are excellent. As you drive there, a chill runs through your veins while you take in the panoramic views on both sides of the road. The stunning and unique sights unknowingly bring a smile to your face.

Activities You Can Do

1. Mountain Driving

2. Picnic

3. Sightseeing

4. Farm Visits

   
   

Things to Bring

1. Jackets, Sweatshirts

2. Foods and Drinks

3. Firewood (if you intend to go for a picnic)

4. I think other things are necessary for the activities you planned.

Quick Facts

Place Name: Sahab Farmlands

Location: Sahab Mountain Slope, Suqah, Abha City

Saudi Arabia

Distance from the City: 20 Km

Travel Time: 26 minutes

Road Condition: Excellent

Weather Conditions: Cold in the evening & wintertime.

Guide: MR OSAMA AL QAHTANI

Mobile Phone: +966509577997

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