Abha Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Hanging on a Wire-Cable Car

Hanging on a Wire-Cable Car, Abha

 suhail_maddie Says:  Hmmm...Dont miss this Chance to try this exhilirating experience....From the Top of the Highest Point in Saudi..you will be literally dropped down in the midst of greenery down...Simply the Best !!! 

The traditional old houses!

The traditional old houses!, Abha

 marimar_72 Says:  This is what a typical house in Abha would look like,although many people live in modern houses these days but these remain the old traditional house!Picture taken from Google images. 

Al Souda Peak

Al Souda Peak, Abha

 marimar_72 Says:  The highest peak in Saudi Arabia,it is located near Abha on the mountains of Aseer,it is 10.000Ft high.....some people believe that it is called Souda(which means black)because of the drak trees and cloudy skies!Pronounced AL SOODAH in the Abha accent. 

Tease the Baboons

Tease the Baboons, Abha

 June.b Says:  It's in my nature to pull someone else's leg, with people - it's pretty normal, either they laugh with you or get ready to see some constellations when you get a big hit right on your eye! But teasing the baboons... duh!... are you out of your mind?We went up the mountain... 

Rijal Alma: tradition

Rijal Alma: tradition, Abha

 Manyana Says:  This village is the lowest area of Mintaqat Aseer. It's 1:30 hour away from Abha. There're two ways to reach this tiny village, by car or cable car. Cable car takes 25-min from top to bottom. Be prepared you're moving down from the coolest area-Sooda town, to the hottest... 

Bin Hamssan Cultural Village

Bin Hamssan Cultural Village, Abha

 Manyana Says:  This place gathers all heritage and history of Mintaqat Aseer. You got to see an old palace, small restuarants, antique seats, and even traditional toilets. Bin Hamssan, the owner of this village is a friendly guy. He welcomed our group in a very traditional way. They shoot... 

Hanged Village of Dead

Hanged Village of Dead, Abha

 Manyana Says:  al-Habala Mountain or Hanged Village narrates a histroy of its people. This mountain is as hard as stones, so people. They used to bury their deads under stones and rocks. You can climb mountains and see corpuses still there. It's not allowed anymore to bury under rocks.... 

Hotels  

Abha Palace

 2 Reviews and 10 Opinions  Abha Palace Hotel is a Five Star De Luxe Hotel in Abha, Assir Province. The climate is cool all year... 

Restaurants  

al tahy restaurant: al tahy restaurant

al tahy restaurant: al tahy restaurant, Abha

 naneth Says:  total costomer satisfaction......filipino server......and all of the above the fmily section......very great very good location...more fun,exitement...etc... chicken 

Arabic Food: FOOD never a Problem

Arabic Food: FOOD never a Problem, Abha

 suhail_maddie Says:  Though comparative to jeddah and Riyadh, the restaurant here miss the Cosmo Look But Food is never a issue here..Lot of Arabic and Lebanese restaurant near your Touch..So Dnt have to worry..it is tasty, Clean and definetely Economical. 

Arabic Food: FOOD never a Problem

Arabic Food: FOOD never a Problem, Abha

 suhail_maddie Says:  Though comparative to jeddah and Riyadh, the restaurant here miss the Cosmo Look But Food is never a issue here..Lot of Arabic and Lebanese restaurant near your Touch..So Dnt have to worry..it is tasty, Clean and definetely Economical. 

Transportation  

Around Abha

Around Abha, Abha

 marimar_72 Says:  As soon we arrived to the airport,we rented a car from an office at the airport,it was high season for tourisim in Abha then,,so we ended up squashed in a small car,,all the big cars were rented out,so it might be helpful if you can arrange the car you need to rent before... 

Flying to Abha

Flying to Abha, Abha

 marimar_72 Says:  We took the flight from Jeddah airport to Abha airport,the flight was about 45 minutes,was not bad at all! 

Local Customs  

the Old Palace and Ladies

the Old Palace and Ladies, Abha

 Manyana Says:  Old palace consists of 4 floors, the 1st for guests, 2nd for living room, 3rd for bedrooms and 4th for kitchen which shares half roof. Woman of Abha is who decorates her own house. Color made out of natural products. Yellow is out of a kind of spice, red is out of an Abha... 

Abha costume of nature--men

Abha costume of nature--men, Abha

 Manyana Says:  Since Abha is a natural hilly region, people tend to be poets and artistic about everything even clothes.Men costume usually consists of three parts; the lower is like a short skirt called--al-Massnafthe middle is a blouse.the top is a big hat like mexican hats. 

Women heavy dress

Women heavy dress, Abha

 Manyana Says:  The black dress is called Abha thobe. Usually women wear very heavy jewelery; belts, forehead belt, big earings besides a hat too. The heavier jewlery, the richer the woman. That's why, a woman's dowry in Abha is really high and may range SR30000-SR150000.Some women cover... 

Colorful dresses

Colorful dresses, Abha

 marimar_72 Says:  This is the traditonal dress for women in Abha,they used to wear it without any Abaya(the black over dress for ladies in Saudi)and also worn with a very large hat to protect them from the sun while doing their garden work,some women still wear it,it is so beautiful and so... 

Men`s traditional dress code.

Men`s traditional dress code., Abha

 marimar_72 Says:  This is the local`s dress code for men,now you dont`t see this everywhere but same as the ladies traditional wear,some older men still wear them. 

What to Pack  

Winter pack

Winter pack, Abha

 June.b Says:  Pack light Thick garments during the winter (November to February) like jackets, sweatshirts, head bonnet, hand gloves Moist-proof or wet-proof or cold-weather tolerant 

Off The Beaten Path  

Hospitable People!

Hospitable People!, Abha

 marimar_72 Says:  Once we stopped an old lady to ask her where to buy silver jewellery(she was wearing the tradditional Abhawi dress with a big hat covering her head)so she told us just follow me,,she was walking by our car)....few meters ahead we reached a very well built large house with a... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Climb a Mountain of the Dead

Climb a Mountain of the Dead, Abha

 Manyana Says:  Abha is a hilly area, where people used to bury their dead inside rocks and cover them with stones. However, it's illegal now. You can climb mountains and have an interesting climb along the 30-year-old cemeteries. Have a strong heart! robes, pants, some money for cable... 

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 We took the flight from Jeddah airport to Abha airport,the flight was about 45 minutes,was not bad at all! 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, Anybody can tell me about DSLinternet service providers in Abha? 

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A: First step is to make sure you have a direct telephone line (no extension). Then call 907 (STC), give them your phone number and ask if it can support DSL, as some... 

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Top Abha Writers

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Get inspired

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 Abha is a high area; in summer it's 23 and in winter it's 7 C. It is a place where famous Saudi artists and poets come from. Prince of Abha is an artist and poet too. Nature really inspires you to be... 

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The Heavenly Abha!

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 In the summer of 1991 my family decided to take a trip to Asir mountains,so we flew by airplane to Abha,the capital city of Asir province located in the south west The Kingdom of Saudi arabia. I was... 

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FreeZingly Crazy Fun in Saudi

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 The Place to be if u want some Koolness...In SUmmer and In Winter Also. MAke No Mistake This Place is everything away from the Desert Kingdom...lush greenery and High Mountains greet you each and... 

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ABHA - The Highest Peak!

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 ...think again! With a very high altitude the climate in this region ranges normally from the coldest 9 or even less on winter to about a tolerable 24 deg.C. Abha is the country's premier tourist... 

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Where the Roads are never Level

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 The reason why I was thrown to this part of Saudi Arabia is work. Once in a while I am assigned to visit some parts of the Kingdom. Abha is a mountain region located in the lower side of KSA... 

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